2003 YAMAHA FX air filter

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1Air filter case
2Water separator
3Fuel tank
4Battery
5Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
6Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
7Oil tank8Muffler
9Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
0Spark plug lead
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Engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before each
use.
CAUTION:@
Be sure to check the engine oil level
before operating the watercraft for the
first time.

Do not run the engine with too much or
not enough oil in the oil tank. Oil could
flow into the air filter case and the
engine could be damaged.
@
Checking the engine oil level:
1. Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
2. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
3. Remove the oil tank filler cap 1 and
check that the oil level is at least at the
minimum level mark 2 on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is below the minimum level
mark, pour enough oil so that the oil level
is at the minimum level mark on the dip-
stick, and then install the filler cap. If the
oil level is at the minimum level mark, the
watercraft can be operated normally. If
adding engine oil to the oil tank, it is rec-
ommended to the check the oil level
again as follows.
NOTE:@ The oil level on the dipstick raises approxi-
mately 60 mm (2.4 in) per 1 L (1.1 US qt,
0.9 Imp qt) of engine oil added to the oil
tank.
@
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CAUTION:@ If the watercraft capsizes, release the
throttle lever immediately. Oil could flow
into the air filter case and the engine
could be damaged.
1. Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
2. Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull
the watercraft over with your left hand on
the ride plate while pushing down on the
gunwale with your right hand and foot.
NOTE:@ If the port (left) side of the capsized water-
craft is tilting upward, first tilt the watercraft
so the port (left) side is down by using your
weight to press down on the gunwale.
CAUTION:@ Do not turn the watercraft over counter-
clockwise, otherwise water may leak into
the engine and cause damage.
3. Start the engine, and then head for
shore to inspect the engine for water
damage.
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MAINTENANCE AND
CARE
Storage ...................................................... 4-1
Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1
Lubrication .............................................. 4-3
Fuel system ............................................ 4-4
Battery .................................................... 4-5
Cleaning the watercraft .......................... 4-6
Maintenance and adjustments .............. 4-7
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ..................................................... 4-8
Periodic maintenance chart ................... 4-9
Inspecting the fuel system ................... 4-10
Changing the engine oil ....................... 4-11
Checking the air filter element ............. 4-13
Inspecting the jet thrust
nozzle angle ......................................... 4-14
Inspecting the shift cable ..................... 4-14
Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable ......................................... 4-14
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism ....... 4-15
Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs ........................................... 4-16
Lubrication points ................................. 4-18
Inspecting the battery .......................... 4-21
Adjusting the fuel injection system ...... 4-23
Replacing the fuse ............................... 4-24
Specifications ........................................ 4-25
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Lubrication
WARNING@ Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the
engine is hot. The sprayed substance or
propellants could catch fire.
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1. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-5 to 2-6 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover
screws1, slide the locks 2 open, and
then remove the case cover.
3. Remove the air filter case cover and air
filter element.
4. Spray a rust inhibitor into each intake
opening 3 for 3 seconds.
5. Install the air filter element and air filter
case cover.
6. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area
and let it run at idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds. The engine could overheat.
@
7. Lubricate all cables such as the throttle
and steering cables.
NOTE:@ Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer
cables.
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8. Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified under Lubrication points on
page 4-18.
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Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, depend-
ing on your operating conditions maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
PMC-F1B1(
) This mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
(
❍) This mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
INITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
ITEM
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust



4-16
Lubrication points Lubricate


4-18
Intermediate housing Lubricate❍
*1

*2

*2 4-20
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-10
Fuel tank Clean❍❍
4-10
Trolling speed Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-23
Throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
—
Cooling water passages Flush

*3 4-1
Water inlet strainer Inspect, clean❍❍
—
Bilge strainer Clean❍❍
—
Electric bilge pump strainer Inspect, clean❍❍
—
Impeller Inspect

*4❍❍
—
Jet thrust nozzle angle Inspect


4-14
Steering master Inspect❍❍❍
—
QSTS mechanism Inspect, adjust

*4❍❍
4-15
Shift cable and mechanism Inspect, adjust

*4❍❍
4-14
Throttle lever Check operation

*4 3-12
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust❍❍
4-14
Stern drain plugs Inspect, replace

*4❍❍
3-9
Battery Inspect

*5❍❍
—
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Engine mount Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Inspect❍❍❍
—
Air filter Inspect❍

4-13
Engine oil Replace❍❍❍
4-11
Engine oil filter Replace❍
—
Valve clearance Inspect, adjust❍
—
*1: Grease capacity: 33.0–35.0 cm3 (1.11–1.18 oz)
*2: Grease capacity: 6.0–8.0 cm3 (0.20–0.27 oz)
*3: After every use
*4: Before every use
*5: Inspect fluid level before every use
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Checking the air filter element
The air filter element should be checked
every 12 months or every 100 hours of oper-
ation.
To check the air filter:
1. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover
screws1, slide the locks 2 open, and
then remove the case cover.
3. Remove the air filter element and check
it for dirt and oil. Replace the air filter ele-
ment if there is any oil buildup, or every
2 years or every 200 hours of operation.
4. Install the air filter element in the air filter
case, and then install the case cover.
CAUTION:@
Make sure that the air filter element is
installed in the filter case properly.

Do not start the engine with the air fil-
ter element removed, otherwise the
pistons and cylinders could be dam-
aged.

If cleaning the air filter element, use
cold or lukewarm water and let it air
dry completely. Do not use detergent
or solvent to clean the air filter ele-
ment, or dry it with heat or com-
pressed air, otherwise it could be
damaged.
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Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The con-
dition of the spark plug can indicate some-
thing about the condition of the engine. For
example, if one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose any prob-
lems yourself. Have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
Remove and inspect the spark plug peri-
odically; heat and deposits will cause the
spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are excessive,
replace the spark plug with the specified
plug.
Removing a spark plug:
1. Remove the air filter case cover and air
filter element. (See page 4-13 for air filter
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the spark plug.
Measure the spark plug gap a with a
wire thickness gauge. Replace the spark
plugs or adjust the gap to specification if
necessary.Specified spark plug: NGK CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
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