oil filter YAMAHA FZS SVHO 2015 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Pre-operation check points........... 58
Pre-launch checks ........................... 58
Post-launch checks ......................... 65
Operation ......................................... 67Operating your watercraft ............. 67
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 67
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 67
Riding position ................................. 68
Launching the watercraft ................. 68
Starting the engine on water ............ 68
Stopping the engine ......................... 69
Leaving the watercraft...................... 69
Operating the watercraft .................. 69
Turning the watercraft ...................... 70
Stopping the watercraft ................... 71
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......................................... 72
Boarding the watercraft ................... 72
Starting off........................................ 75
Capsized watercraft ......................... 76
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 77
Operating in weeded areas .............. 78
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 78
Care and storage............................. 79Post-operation care ...................... 79
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 79
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 80
Battery care ...................................... 80
Long-term storage ........................ 83
Cleaning ........................................... 83
Lubrication ....................................... 83
Rustproofing..................................... 83
Maintenance .................................... 85 Maintenance.................................. 85
Tool kit.............................................. 85
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 85 Periodic maintenance chart ............. 87
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 89
Specifications .................................. 90
Specifications ............................... 90
Trouble recovery ............................. 91 Troubleshooting ............................ 91
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 91
Emergency procedures ................ 94
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 94
Jumping the battery ......................... 95
Replacing the fuses .......................... 95
Towing the watercraft....................... 97
Submerged watercraft ..................... 97
Index................................................. 98
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Description
25
Engine compartment
12
3
4 6
5
10 11
8
97
1 Engine cover
2 Air filter case
3 Water separator (page 31)
4 Fuel tank
5 Battery (page 59)
6 Flushing hose connector
7 Watertight storage compartment
8 Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
9 Electrical box
10 Engine oil filler cap (page 51) 11
Dipstick
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Maintenance
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EJU43101Periodic 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 √√ 89
Oil filter Replace √89
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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Maintenance
89
EJU36943Engine oil and oil filter
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
ECJ00992
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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Specifications
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EJU34543
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3370 mm (132.7 in)
Width: 1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height: 1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight: 361 kg (796 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
183.9 kW@7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption: 77.7 L/h (20.5 US gal/h, 17.1 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 0.90 hour
Trolling speed:
1250 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement: 1812 cm³
Bore × stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
8.5 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.36–0.45 mm (0.0142–0.0177 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system:
T.C.I. Spark plug:
LFR7A
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19 Ah
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation: Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle: 24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
91
Minimum octane rating (RON): 95
Recommended engine oil type SAE: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity: 70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement: 3.6 L (3.81 US qt, 3.17 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity: 5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
93
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tion Push lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
mode Low RPM Mode acti-
vated
Deactivate Low RPM
Mode 34
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 94 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
94
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
39
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
38
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
49
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 78
B
Battery care.............................................. 80
Battery checks ......................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 77
Beverage holder ....................................... 46
Bilge water check..................................... 59
Bilge water, draining ................................ 52
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 52
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 53
Boarding alone ......................................... 73
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 76
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 72
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 73
Bow eye ................................................... 43
Bow storage compartment ...................... 44
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 76
Check engine warning ............................. 39
Cleaning ................................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 80
Cleat ......................................................... 43
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 65
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 36
Dual analog meter unit check .................. 65
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 55
Engine compartment check ..................... 58
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 85
Engine idling speed check ....................... 66
Engine oil ................................................. 51
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 89
Engine oil level check............................... 59
Engine oil requirements ........................... 51
Engine overheat warning ......................... 39
Engine serial number ................................. 1 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 59
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 41
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 64
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 79
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check........................................ 58
Fuel level meter ........................................ 38
Fuel level warning..................................... 38
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks ................................. 58
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 95
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 67
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 45
H
Handgrips................................................. 42
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 65
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 37
Hull and deck check ................................ 64
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 94
Jet intake checks ..................................... 64
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 95
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 68
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 67
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 69
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .............................................. 11
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