YAMAHA FX SVHO 2018 Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2018 WaveRunner
FX SVHO
FX Cruiser SVHO
FX Limited SVHO
F3J-F8199-75-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU42735
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
FC1800A-T / FX Cruiser SVHO, FC1800B-T / FX Limited SVHO,
FC1800-T / FX SVHO0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001H718 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Model Name:
6ETCombustion Cycle:
4 stroke Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirementsStandardsOther normative
document / methodTechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2003
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified.
Name / Title:
Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, Boat Business Unit(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
August 1st, 2017, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
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
EWJ00072
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.
EJU40411
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 watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30233
WaveRunner FX SVHO / FX Cruiser
SVHO / FX Limited SVHO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2017 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, June 2017
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.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28
RiDE lever ........................................ 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 29
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator................................ 30
Watercraft operation ...................... 31
Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Shift system ..................................... 31
Electric trim system .......................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
No-wake mode ................................. 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer..... 39
Information display ........................... 40
Multifunction display ........................ 44
Equipment operation ...................... 49
Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO /
FX Limited SVHO) ......................... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 57
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 59
Fuel requirements ......................... 59
Fuel................................................... 59
Engine oil requirements ................ 62
Engine oil .......................................... 62
Draining the bilge water ................ 63
Draining the bilge water on land....... 63
Draining the bilge water on water .... 64
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Transporting on a trailer ................ 65
First-time operation ........................ 66
Engine break-in ............................. 66
Pre-operation checks ..................... 67
Pre-operation checklist .................... 67
Pre-operation check points........... 69
Pre-launch checks ........................... 69
Post-launch checks ......................... 75
Operation ......................................... 77
Operating your watercraft ............. 77
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 77
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 77
Riding position ................................. 78
Launching the watercraft ................. 78
Starting the engine on water ............ 78
Stopping the engine ......................... 79
Leaving the watercraft...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .................. 79
Turning the watercraft ...................... 80
Stopping the watercraft ................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 82
Boarding the watercraft ................... 83
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............................. 89
Post-operation care ...................... 89
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 90
Battery care ...................................... 90
Long-term storage ........................ 93
Cleaning ........................................... 93
Lubrication ....................................... 93Rustproofing ..................................... 93
Maintenance .................................... 94
Maintenance ................................. 94
Tool kit.............................................. 94
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 94
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 96
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 98
Specifications .................................. 99
Specifications ............................... 99
Trouble recovery ........................... 100
Troubleshooting .......................... 100
Troubleshooting chart .................... 100
Emergency procedures .............. 103
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 103
Raising the reverse gate ................ 104
Jumping the battery ....................... 104
Replacing the fuses ........................ 105
Towing the watercraft..................... 107
Submerged watercraft ................... 107
Index............................................... 109
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 49 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 56 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FC1800-T (FX SVHO)
FC1800A-T (FX Cruiser SVHO)
FC1800B-T (FX Limited SVHO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU40471Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
49 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 94 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF3J
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PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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2
EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 49 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 94 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30333Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
1Manufactured date label location
1
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tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
FX SVHO / FX Cruiser SVHO
FX Limited SVHO
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
TIP:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
1Builder’s plate location
1Builder’s plate location
1
1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)
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General and important labels
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EJU30453
Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
1
11
7
6
10
FX Limited SVHO
8
4
16
13
9
1049
317
14
2
12
5
15
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