engine YAMAHA SVHO CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU37154
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Name of Engine Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:Luxcontrol SA
Address:1. avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4004. Luxembourg
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
FA1800A-L / FX Cruiser SHO, FA1800-L / FX SHO0882
0499 ID Number:
ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA1001A212 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engineCombustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6CSName / ID number of Notified Body
SNCH / 0499 EC Type–examination certificate number
SNCH*94/25*2003/44*0043*00
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine manufacturer or his authorised representative)
Signature and title:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / January / 2012, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Essential requirementsstandardsother normative
document / methodtechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission*EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the PWC manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
ID Number:
ID Number:
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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 ....................................... 9
Safety information ........................... 11
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 11
Cruising limitations ....................... 12
Operation requirements ............... 13
Recommended equipment ........... 15
Hazard information ....................... 16
Watercraft characteristics ............. 16
Water-skiing ................................. 18
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 20
Description....................................... 21
Watercraft glossary ...................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26
Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................ 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator ............................... 31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Shift system ..................................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
No-wake mode ................................ 36
Cruise assist .................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 40
Multifunction information center ... 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer .... 40
Information display .......................... 41
Multifunction display
(FX Cruiser SHO) ......................... 45
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 SHO) ...... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and
cover ............................................ 57
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 58
Fuel requirements ........................ 58
Fuel ................................................. 58
Engine oil requirements ............... 60
Engine oil ......................................... 60
Draining the bilge water ............... 61
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 62
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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 ......................................... 75
Operating your watercraft ............. 75
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 75
Learning to operate
your watercraft ............................. 75
Riding position ................................. 76
Launching the watercraft ................. 76
Starting the engine on water ........... 76
Stopping the engine ........................ 77
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 77
Operating the watercraft .................. 77
Turning the watercraft ..................... 78
Stopping the watercraft ................... 79
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral ...................................... 80
Boarding the watercraft ................... 81
Starting off ....................................... 84
Capsized watercraft ......................... 85
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 86
Operating in weeded areas ............. 86
After removing the watercraft
from the water .............................. 87
Care and storage ............................. 88
Post-operation care ...................... 88
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 88
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 89
Battery care ..................................... 89
Long-term storage ........................ 92
Cleaning .......................................... 92
Lubrication ....................................... 92Rustproofing .................................... 93
Maintenance .................................... 94
Maintenance ................................ 94
Tool kit ............................................. 94
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 94
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 96
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 97
Specifications.................................. 98
Specifications ................................ 98
Trouble recovery ............................. 99
Troubleshooting ........................... 99
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 99
Emergency procedures .............. 102
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ...................................... 102
Jumping the battery ....................... 103
Replacing the fuses ....................... 103
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ...... 105
Towing the watercraft .................... 106
Submerged watercraft ................... 107
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General and important labels
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EJU36451
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.
EJU42520Primary 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 55 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FA1800-L (FX SHO)
FA1800A-L (FX Cruiser SHO)
EJU36550Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU40470Engine 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
MODELF2S
F
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.
2S
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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EJU42030Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylinder
head. (See page 49 for seat removal and in-
stallation procedures and page 94 for engine
cover removal and installation procedures.)
EJU30320
Model information EJU30331Builder’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 builder’s
plate affixed on the craft. A full explanation of
this information is given in the relevant sec-
tions of this manual.
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 associat-
ed wave heights (significant wave heights up
to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP). Such
conditions may be encountered in exposed
inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal wa-
ters in moderate weather conditions.
1Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
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certain kinds of accidents and that it could
injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot protect
against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet
might reduce your injuries in a collision with
a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent neck
injuries, or death. A helmet could also in-
crease the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or
increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular
riding conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
●Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
●For reasons of safety and proper care of the
watercraft, always perform the pre-opera-
tion checks listed on page 65 before operat-
ing the watercraft.
●The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion. Liftingyour feet increases the chances of losing
your balance, or hitting objects outside the
watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride
to children if their feet cannot reach the floor
of the footwell.
●The passengers should hold on firmly, ei-
ther to the person in front of them or to the
handgrip provided.
●Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
●Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the water-
craft unsafe or illegal for use.
●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
your left wrist and keep it free from the han-
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
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EJU42471
Hazard information
●Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
●Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.
●Do not place magnets or objects with a
strong magnetic force near the throttle le-
ver. The electronic throttle mechanism can
be adversely affected, which could cause
loss of control. In addition, do not place ob-
jects susceptible to magnetic forces (i.e.,
credit cards, watches, etc.) close to the
throttle lever.
EJU42411
Watercraft characteristics
●Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds should
you attempt to steer the watercraft after re-
leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists in turning by continuing to supply
some thrust while the watercraft is deceler-
ating, but you can turn more sharply if you
apply throttle while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
●This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running
and the shift lever is in the forward or re-
verse position. The neutral position balanc-
es forward and reverse thrust to help keep
the watercraft from moving in either direc-
tion, although some movement may occur.
●Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or im-
pact the handlebars.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
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legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
also damage the shift mechanism.
●Once you are traveling at trolling speed, re-
verse can be used to slow down or stop dur-
ing slow-speed maneuvering, such as
when docking. Once the engine is idling,
shift into reverse and gradually increase en-
gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob-
stacles or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.
●Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.
●Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
●Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch before removingany debris or weeds, which may have col-
lected around the jet intake.
1Intake grate
2Jet thrust nozzle
1
2
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
2
1
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EJU30991
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, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, 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 en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, 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 regu-
lated 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 ourwaterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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EJU40302
Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft
is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS)
YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
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