2009 YAMAHA FZR SVHO air filter

Table of contents
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 69
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 69
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 70
Checking the fuel system ................ 72
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 72
Air filter element .............................. 72
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 72
Checking the shift cable .................. 73
Checking the throttle lever ............... 73
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 74
Lubrication points ............................ 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Fuel injection system ....................... 78
Specifications .................................. 79
Specifications ................................ 79
Trouble recovery ............................. 80
Troubleshooting ........................... 80
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 80
Emergency procedures ................ 83
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 83
Jumping the battery ......................... 84
Replacing the fuses ......................... 84
Towing the watercraft ...................... 86
Submerged watercraft ..................... 86
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Features and functions
22
Engine compartment
123
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8
7
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator
4Fuel tank
5Battery
6Flushing hose connector
7Electrical box
8Spark plug cap
9Engine oil filler cap
10Dipstick
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Maintenance and care
71
*1 This operation should be performed after every use.
*2 This operation should be performed before long-term storage.
BatteryCheck, charge 76
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
Nuts and boltsCheck—
Air filter elementCheck 72
Engine oilReplace
50 hours or 12 months72
Oil filterReplace 72
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Maintenance and care
72
EJU34212Checking the fuel system
WARNING
EWJ00381
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.

Check for fuel leakage regularly.

If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
watercraft unsafe to operate.
Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks, and
malfunctions. If any problem is found, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
Check:

Fuel tank filler cap and seal for damage

Fuel in fuel tank for water and dirt

Fuel tank for damage, cracks, and leakage

Fuel hoses and joints for damage, cracks,
and leakage

Air bleeding passages for leakageEJU34230Fuel tank
Check the fuel tank for leakage and for water
in the tank. If water is found in the fuel system,
or if the fuel tank needs to be cleaned, have a
Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU36951Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00340
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
ECJ00991
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. However, if you choose
to change the oil on your own, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34311Air filter element
Have a Yamaha dealer check the air filter ele-
ment at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
EJU34321Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle
Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for
smooth operation.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left and check that the difference of
distances A and B between the jet thrust noz-
zle and the nozzle is within specification.1Fuel tank
1
Recommended engine oil:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-
50
Oil grade:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Oil quantity:
With oil filter replacement:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Total amount:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
82
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 28
Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLow-RPM mode se-
lectedSelect normal mode
32
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 83
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer83
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine36
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
35
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 74
Incorrect heat range Replace 74
Gap incorrect Adjust 74
Spark plug
capLoose Connect properly
74
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer72
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer72
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer72 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Air filter element ....................................... 72
B
Battery ................................................ 47, 68
Battery, checking...................................... 76
Battery, jumping ....................................... 84
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 64
Bilge ......................................................... 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 58
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 58
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 58
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 57
Boarding with a passenger....................... 59
Bow down................................................. 30
Bow eye ................................................... 30
Bow up ..................................................... 30
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 61
Check engine warning.............................. 37
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 68
Cooling water pilot outlets .................. 27, 52
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Docking the watercraft ............................. 64
Dual analog meter unit ....................... 33, 52
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 83
Engine break-in ........................................ 53
Engine compartment ................................ 45
Engine oil ................................................. 42
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 72
Engine oil level ......................................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 51
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 25
Engine stop switch ................................... 25
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 17
F
Fire extinguisher....................................... 48
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 67
Front storage compartment ...................... 37
Fuel .......................................................... 41Fuel and oil............................................... 41
Fuel injection system ................................ 78
Fuel level .................................................. 45
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning .................................... 35
Fuel system, checking .............................. 72
Fuel tank .................................................. 72
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 24
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 84
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 56
Glove compartment .................................. 38
H
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 24
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 34
Hull and deck ........................................... 45
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 34
J
Jet intake .................................................. 51
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 83
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 72
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 84
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 53
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 56
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 55
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
L-MODE (low-RPM mode) ....................... 32
Lubrication................................................ 68
Lubrication points ..................................... 75
M
Main components, location of .................. 19
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 69
Model information....................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 35
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 64
Operating your watercraft ......................... 56
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