oil YAMAHA FX SVHO 2020 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
Draining the bilge water ................ 61
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 61
Transporting on a trailer ................ 62
First-time operation ........................ 63
Engine break-in ............................. 63
Pre-operation checks ..................... 64
Pre-operation checklist .................... 64
Pre-operation check points........... 66
Pre-launch checks ........................... 66
Post-launch checks ......................... 72
Operation ......................................... 74
Operating your watercraft ............. 74
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 74
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 74
Riding position ................................. 75
Launching the watercraft ................. 75
Starting the engine on water ............ 75
Stopping the engine ......................... 76
Leaving the watercraft...................... 76
Operating the watercraft .................. 76
Turning the watercraft ...................... 77
Stopping the watercraft ................... 78
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral ...................................... 79
Boarding the watercraft ................... 80
Starting off........................................ 82
Capsized watercraft ......................... 83
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 84
Operating in weeded areas .............. 84
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 85
Care and storage............................. 86
Post-operation care ...................... 86
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 86Cleaning the watercraft .................... 87
Battery care ...................................... 87
Long-term storage ........................ 90
Cleaning ........................................... 90
Lubrication ....................................... 90
Rustproofing ..................................... 90
Maintenance .................................... 91
Maintenance ................................. 91
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 91
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 93
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 95
Specifications .................................. 96
Specifications ............................... 96
Trouble recovery ............................. 97
Troubleshooting ............................ 97
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 97
Emergency procedures .............. 100
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 100
Raising the reverse gate ................ 101
Jumping the battery ....................... 101
Replacing the fuses ........................ 102
Towing the watercraft..................... 104
Submerged watercraft ................... 104
Index............................................... 106
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Safety information
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EJU30992
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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Description
24
Engine compartment
12
5
7
8
910
6
43
1Dipstick (page 59)
2Engine oil filler cap (page 59)
3Electrical box
4Battery (page 67)
5Removable watertight storage compart-
ment (page 55)
6Spark plug/Ignition coil
7Fuel tank
8Water separator (page 29)
9Air filter case
10Engine cover
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Instrument operation
46
Displaying the time since the last mainte-
nance (“Wellness”)
The total number of hours that the engine has
been running since the last watercraft main-
tenance can be displayed.
To reset the number of hours of operation:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “Confirm Reset” button to reset
the number of hours of operation.
Resetting the settings, trip information,
and fuel information (“Reset”)
The settings, trip information, and fuel infor-
mation can be reset to their factory default
settings. The items that are reset and the de-
fault settings are as follows.
Display units: US Unit
Language: English
Display brightness: 100%
Color setting: Blue
Trip time: 0.0
Distance traveled: 0.0
Average fuel consumption per gallon or li-
ter: 0.0
Total fuel used: 0.0
To reset the settings, trip information, and
fuel information:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “YES” button in the confirmation
screen.
EJU45190Engine lock screen “ ”
The engine lock screen shows the setting
screen for the Yamaha Security System in the
center display. (See page 25 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU45201Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
Reset
Time Since Last
Maintenance
30.0Hrs
Reset
Reset To
Factory?
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Instrument operation
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If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
If there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 100 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
While the engine overheat warning is acti-
vated, the maximum engine speed is limit-
ed.
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
warning bar is shown instead of the tachom-
eter value display, “ ” and “ ” are
shown, and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.(See page 59 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
While the oil pressure warning is activated,
the maximum engine speed is limited.
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
Other warnings (communication errors,
exceeding the maintenance intervals, and
so on) “ ”
If any other malfunction is detected or if the
engine has been operated for more than 50
hours since the last maintenance, the warn-
ing bar is shown instead of the tachometer
value display, “ ” is shown, and the buzz-
er sounds intermittently.
If a warning is activated, have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP:
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
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Operation and handling requirements
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EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU41514Engine oil
NOTICE
ECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
TIP:
When the engine is operated at high speeds,
some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
to check the engine oil level.
Why Yamalube
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
electronics and track testing, and have them
develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn-
thetic oils have their own distinct characters
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps makeYamalube the best choice for your Yamaha
engine.
Checking the engine oil level
WARNING
EWJ00341
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
ECJ01002
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely level
position on land with the engine
stopped. If the engine was running, allow
the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 min-
utes or more before checking the oil lev-
el.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat
removal and installation procedures.) Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API SJ, SL
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(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly
above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-
move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by
tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
1Engine oil filler cap
1
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First-time operation
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EJU42690
Engine break-in
NOTICE
ECJ00432
Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage.
The engine break-in is essential to allow the
various components of the engine to wear
and polish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. This ensures proper perfor-
mance and promotes longer component life.
To perform the engine break-in:
(1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 59
for information on checking the engine
oil level.)
(2) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 75 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
engine speed at 2000 r/min.
(4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
engine speed below 5000 r/min.
After the engine break-in is complete, the wa-
tercraft can be operated normally.
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU31982
WARNING
EWJ00412
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41235Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartmentVentilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.66
Fuel systemCheck the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.66
Water separatorCheck the water separator for water. 67
Engine unitCheck the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 67
Engine oil levelCheck the engine oil level. 67
Bilge waterCheck the engine compartment for bilge water. 67
BatteryCheck the battery connections and electrolyte level. 67
Steering systemCheck the steering system for proper operation. 68
Adjustable tilt steering sys-
temCheck the adjustable tilt steering system for proper
operation and check that the handlebars are se-
curely locked in place.69
RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 69
Throttle leverCheck the throttle lever for proper operation. 69
Yamaha Security SystemCheck the Yamaha Security System for proper op-
eration.70
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.70
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.70
Electric trim systemCheck the electric trim system for proper operation. 70
Storage compartmentsCheck the storage compartments for damage and
water.71
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and bandCheck the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.71
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition of the fire extinguisher. 71
Safety equipmentCheck that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.71
Hull and deckCheck the hull and deck for damage. 71
Jet intakeCheck the jet intake for damage and clogging. 71
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU32424Water separator check
Make sure that no water has collected in the
water separator. If water has collected in the
water separator, drain it. (See page 29 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick. (See page 59 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 61 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32485Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
1Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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