YAMAHA FX SVHO 2016 Owners Manual

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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43482Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and removable water-
tight storage compartment. (See page 50
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 56 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
(2) While pushing the projection on each
lock, slide the locks outward.
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Positive (+) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
1
4
3
2
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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(3) Remove the electrical box cover.
(4) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
(5) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove
the screws, and then remove the fuse.Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(6) When replacing a fuse other than the
SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of the
proper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
1Electrical box cover
2Lock
3Projection
1Fuse box cover
1
2
3
2
3
1
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2Fuel pump fuse
3Main relay drive fuse
4Main fuse
5Spare fuse
6Fuse puller
7Battery fuse
8Screw
9SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10Bilge pump fuse
11Security system fuse
1
5 23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
11 10
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(7) Securely install the fuse box cover in its
original position.
(8) Securely install the electrical box cover in
its original position.
(9) Slide the locks to their original positions
to securely lock the electrical box cover
in place.
(10) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storage Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse:
10 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse:
30 A
SCU fuse:
50 A
Bilge pump fuse:
3 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
1Bow eye
1
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compartments. (See page 53 for infor-
mation on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 63 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
[ECJ00792]
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 71
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 88
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 40
B
Battery care.............................................. 90
Battery checks ......................................... 69
Battery, jumping ..................................... 104
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 87
Beverage holders ..................................... 56
Bilge water check..................................... 69
Bilge water, draining ................................ 63
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 63
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 63
Boarding alone ......................................... 83
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 86
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 83
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 84
Bow eye ................................................... 52
Bow storage compartment ...................... 53
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 86
Check engine warning ............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 93
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 90
Cleat ......................................................... 52
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 31
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 38
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Electric trim system.................................. 34
Emergency procedures .......................... 103
Engine break-in ........................................ 65
Engine compartment check ..................... 68
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine oil ................................................. 61
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 98Engine oil level check ............................... 69
Engine oil requirements ........................... 61
Engine overheat warning.......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 69
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 50
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 58
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 89
Fuel .......................................................... 59
Fuel level check........................................ 68
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning..................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 59
Fuel system checks ................................. 68
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 105
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 54
H
Handgrip .................................................. 51
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................ 73
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 103
Jet intake checks ..................................... 73
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 104
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
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Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 78
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 77
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 79
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 93
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 36
Lubrication ............................................... 93
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 94
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display ................................ 45
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 74
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 37
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 87
Operating the watercraft .......................... 79
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 82
Operating your watercraft ........................ 77
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 96
Post-launch checks ................................. 74
Post-operation care ................................. 89
Pre-launch checks ................................... 68
Pre-operation check points ..................... 68
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 66
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO)............. 53
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 104
Reboarding grip ....................................... 51
Reboarding step ...................................... 51
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ........... 72
RiDE lever................................................. 29
RiDE lever checks .................................... 71Riding position ......................................... 78
Rustproofing ............................................ 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 50
Shift indicator ........................................... 46
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system check ................................... 75
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 85
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 86
Starting the engine on water .................... 78
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 70
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 52
Stern storage compartment ..................... 55
Stopping the engine ................................. 79
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 81
Storage compartment checks.................. 73
Storage compartments ............................ 53
Submerged watercraft ........................... 107
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit ..................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................ 107
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 64
Trim indicator ........................................... 46
Trim indicator check ................................ 75
Troubleshooting ..................................... 100
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 100
Turning the watercraft .............................. 80
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 18
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 68
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft information ............................. 47
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 36
Watertight storage compartments ........... 56
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Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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