2010 YAMAHA FX HO check oil

Pre-operation checks
62
EJU40181Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36885Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick. (See page 54 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32455Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 55 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32484Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
aged, obstructed, or not connected prop-
erly.
[EWJ00451]
Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks. WARNING! Never operate the wa-
tercraft if the battery does not have suffi-
cient power to start the engine or if it
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded.
[EWJ01240]
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
21
1Breather hose
2Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
23
1
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Care and storage
82
flows out continually from the jet thrust
nozzle.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn the
water supply off immediately and perform
the procedure again from step 6.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
[ECJ00122]
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Stop the engine.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(12) Securely install the seat storage compart-
ment and seats in their original positions.
EJU33735Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressurewater when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00571]
(3) Drain the water from the engine compart-
ment. (See page 55 for information on
draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
dry cloth.
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
EJU33686Battery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
EWJ00791
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
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Maintenance
91
EJU36942Engine 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 and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Engine mountCheck—
Nuts and boltsCheck—
Air filter elementCheck—
Engine oilReplace 91
Oil filterReplace 91
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours200
hours
6
months12
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months
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Trouble recovery
94
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible52
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible52
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer43
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
96
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system.................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks ..... 63
After removing the watercraft
from the water ....................................... 80
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 39
B
Battery care .............................................. 82
Battery checks.......................................... 62
Battery, jumping ....................................... 97
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 79
Beverage holder ....................................... 51
Bilge water check ..................................... 62
Bilge water, draining................................. 55
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 55
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 56
Boarding alone ......................................... 75
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 78
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 74
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 75
Bow eye ................................................... 47
Bow storage compartment ....................... 48
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 78
Check engine warning.............................. 44
Cleaning ................................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 82
Cleat ......................................................... 47
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 68
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 36
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 40
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 96
Engine break-in ........................................ 58
Engine compartment check...................... 61
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 87
Engine idling speed check ....................... 68
Engine oil ................................................. 54
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 91
Engine oil level check............................... 62Engine oil requirements ........................... 54
Engine overheat warning ......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 65
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 62
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 45
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 66
Fire extinguisher container ....................... 51
Fire extinguisher container checks ........... 66
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 81
Fuel .......................................................... 52
Fuel level check ....................................... 61
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning .................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 52
Fuel system checks .................................. 61
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 97
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 69
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 49
H
Handgrip ................................................... 46
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 67
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................. 67
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 40
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 96
Jet intake checks ...................................... 67
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 97
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 70
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 69
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 71
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Index
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 10
Long-term storage .................................... 85
Low RPM Mode........................................ 34
Lubrication................................................ 85
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 87
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ............... 39
Multifunction information center check ..... 68
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 35
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 43
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 80
Operating the watercraft........................... 71
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......... 74
Operating your watercraft......................... 69
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 90
Post-launch checks .................................. 67
Post-operation care .................................. 81
Pre-launch checks.................................... 61
Pre-operation check points ...................... 61
Pre-operation checklist............................. 59
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)................. 48
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 64
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 46
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 65
Reverse system ....................................... 32
Reverse system checks ........................... 64
Riding position.......................................... 70
Rustproofing ............................................. 86
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 67Seat storage compartment ....................... 50
Seats ........................................................ 45
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 77
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 78
Starting the engine on water .................... 70
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 63
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 67
Stern eyes ................................................ 47
Stopping the engine ................................. 71
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 73
Storage compartment checks .................. 66
Storage compartments ............................. 48
Submerged watercraft .............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 66
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 65
Tool kit...................................................... 87
Towing the watercraft ............................... 99
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 57
Troubleshooting ....................................... 93
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 93
Turning the watercraft .............................. 72
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 61
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 34
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight storage compartment .............. 51
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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