maintenance YAMAHA FX SVHO 2014 Owners Manual

Important manual information
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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
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A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
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Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this wate rcraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
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WaveRunner FX SVHO/FX Cruiser SVHO OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL©2013 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, September 2013 All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Ya m a h a M o t o r C o . , L t d . is expressly prohibited.
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Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 63
First-time operation ........................ 64 Engine break-in ............................. 64
Pre-operation checks ..................... 65
Pre-operation checklist .................... 65
Pre-operation check points........... 67
Pre-launch checks ........................... 67
Post-launch checks ......................... 74
Operation ......................................... 76 Operating your watercraft ............. 76
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 76
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 76
Riding position ................................. 77
Launching the watercraft ................. 77
Starting the engine on water ............ 77
Stopping the engine ......................... 78
Leaving the watercraft...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .................. 78
Turning the watercraft ...................... 79
Stopping the watercraft ................... 80
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral....................................... 81
Boarding the watercraft ................... 82
Starting off........................................ 85
Capsized watercraft ......................... 86
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 87
Operating in weeded areas .............. 87
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 88
Care and storage............................. 89Post-operation care ...................... 89
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 90
Battery care ...................................... 90
Long-term storage ........................ 93
Cleaning ........................................... 93
Lubrication ....................................... 93 Rustproofing ..................................... 94
Maintenance .................................... 95
Maintenance ................................. 95
Tool kit.............................................. 95
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 95
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 97
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 99
Specifications ................................ 100 Specifications ............................. 100
Trouble recovery ........................... 101 Troubleshooting .......................... 101
Troubleshooting chart .................... 101
Emergency procedures .............. 104
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 104
Jumping the battery ....................... 105
Replacing the fuses ........................ 105
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ...... 107
Towing the watercraft..................... 108
Submerged watercraft ................... 109
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Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter. When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Care and storage
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Long-term storage
WARNING
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Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40763Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (Seepage 89 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 90 for in-formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU42541Lubrication
Use a suitable marine grease applicator and
spray a rust inhibitor between the inner and
outer cables to lubricate the cables and
purge out any dirt and moisture.
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) and
Q.S.T.S. rod (jet thrust nozzle end)
Shift cable (shift lever end)
Shift cable (reverse gate end)Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following
pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any marine SI engine
repair establishment or individual. War-
ranty repair, however, must be performed
at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer-
ship.
WARNING
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Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33803Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft.
Place the tool kit in a waterproof bag and al- ways carry it with you whenever you use the
watercraft.
EJU42021Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
1 Tool bag
2 Screwdriver
3 Garden hose adapter
4 10/12 mm box wrench
5 Pliers
6 10/12 mm open-end wrench
1 Engine cover screw
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(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original po-sition, and then push it down.
(2) Install the engine cover screws, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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EJU43100Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 99
Oil filter Replace √99
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check specific gravity of
electrolyte, terminals,
bands, and breather hose √
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. converter
and rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√√
—
Shift lever Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
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*1: Whichever comes first.
*2: Check every 200 hours.
Perform the pre-operation checks and post-operation checks before performing periodic
maintenance.
Air filter elementCheck for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Throttle body Lubricate throttle valves √—
Exhaust system Check for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps √
—
Breather hose Check breather hose and
clamps
√
—
Impeller Check for bends, dam-
age, and foreign material
√
—
Jet thrust nozzle Check movement, and lu-
bricate
√
—
Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs
and damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
strainer
√
—
Electric bilge pump Check operation, check
hoses for damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
pump strainer
√
—
Stern drain plugs Check O-rings √—
Anode Check for corrosion, and
clean
√
*2 —
Valve clearance Check and adjust √ *2 —
Rubber coupling Check for cracks, inden-
tations, looseness, and
noise √
—
Engine mount Check for damage and
peeling
√
—
Item Operation
Initial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
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EJU36943Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
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Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
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Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 76
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 78
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 93
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 93
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 95
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SVHO) ................................................... 45
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 75
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 87
Operating the watercraft .......................... 78
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 81
Operating your watercraft ........................ 76
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 97
Post-launch checks ................................. 74
Post-operation care ................................. 89
Pre-launch checks ................................... 67
Pre-operation check points ..................... 67
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 65
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO)............. 52
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) .......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) checks .................................................. 70
R
Reboarding grip ....................................... 50
Reboarding step ...................................... 50
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ........... 72 Riding position ......................................... 77
Rustproofing ............................................ 94
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 71
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 85
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 86
Starting the engine on water .................... 77
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 69
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 78
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 80
Storage compartment checks.................. 72
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 109
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit ..................................................... 95
Towing the watercraft ............................ 108
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 63
Troubleshooting ..................................... 101
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 101
Turning the watercraft .............................. 79
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 68
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ........... 55
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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