2003 YAMAHA FX fuel pump

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1Fuel tank filler cap
2Stern eye
Use to attach rope for transporting or mooring.
3Intake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
4Reverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
5Ride plate
6Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
7Speed sensor8Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
9Cleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier,
or a rope for mooring the watercraft.
0Handgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
AElectric bilge pilot outlet
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Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.

If any gasoline spills onto your skin,
immediately wash with soap and
water. Change clothing if gasoline
spills on it.
@
CAUTION:@ Use only fresh gasoline that has been
stored in clean containers.
@
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Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol
containing ethanol and that containing meth-
anol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used
if ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets minimum octane ratings.
Gasohol containing methanol is not rec-
ommended by Yamaha because it can
cause fuel system damage or engine perfor-
mance problems.Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum octane rating of
86 (Pump octane number) = (R+M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
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Bilge
Check for moisture and fuel residue in the
bilge.
This watercraft is equipped with a conven-
tional jet vacuum bilge draining system and
an electric bilge draining system. The elec-
tric bilge draining system is operated when
the engine is running. When excess water
reaches the water inlet of the electric bilge
pump, the water is discharged from the elec-
tric bilge pilot outlet 1 at the stern.
A small quantity of water will remain in the
bilge and should be removed manually. To
remove any residual water, perform the fol-
lowing procedure.
CAUTION:@ If starting the engine after it has cap-
sized, do not operate the engine at full
open throttle when water is being dis-
charged from the electric bilge pilot out-
let at the stern. Excessive water in the
bilge can splash into the engine which
could cause damage.
To remove water from the bilge:
1. Remove the stern drain plugs.
2. Raise the bow of the watercraft until the
water drains.
3. After the water has drained, wipe the
bilge with dry rags to make sure that the
bilge is thoroughly dry.
4. Install the drain plugs.
CAUTION:@
Make sure that the stern drain plugs
are tightened securely before launch-
ing the watercraft.

Clean any foreign materials, such as
dirt or sand, from the drain plug
threads before installing the drain
plugs.
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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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DRIVE UNIT
Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation Counterclockwise (viewed from rear)
Transmission Constant mesh 1-speed
Jet thrust nozzle horizontal angle Degree 26 + 26
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle Degree -10, -5, 0, 5, 10
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating PON
RON86
90
Recommended engine oil SAE 10W-30
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ
Fuel tank capacity
Total L (US gal, Imp gal) 70 (18.5, 15.4)
Engine oil quantity
With oil filter replacement L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Without oil filter replacement L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Total amount L (US qt, Imp qt) 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)MODEL
ITEMUnit FX140/FX Cruiser
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TBC-F0P7ETROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-8
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-24
Battery Run down Recharge 4-21
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-21
Terminal corroded Clean 4-5
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Starter motor turns over
Throttle lever Squeezed Release 2-8
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-16
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-16
Connected to wrong
cylinderConnect properly
4-16
Fuel injection
systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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