2010 YAMAHA FX HO maintenance

Important manual information
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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00071
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00091
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40410
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
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WaveRunner FX HO/FX Cruiser HO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2009 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, June 2009
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
Pre-operation check points .......... 61
Pre-launch checks ........................... 61
Post-launch checks ......................... 67
Operation ......................................... 69
Operating your watercraft ............. 69
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 69
Learning to operate
your watercraft ............................. 69
Riding position ................................. 70
Launching the watercraft ................. 70
Starting the engine on water ........... 70
Stopping the engine ........................ 71
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 71
Operating the watercraft .................. 71
Turning the watercraft ..................... 72
Stopping the watercraft ................... 73
Operating the watercraft
in reverse ..................................... 74
Boarding the watercraft ................... 74
Starting off ....................................... 77
Capsized watercraft ......................... 78
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 79
Operating in weeded areas ............. 80
After removing the watercraft
from the water .............................. 80
Care and storage ............................. 81
Post-operation care ...................... 81
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 81
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 82
Battery care ..................................... 82
Long-term storage ........................ 85
Cleaning .......................................... 85
Lubrication ....................................... 85
Rustproofing .................................... 86
Maintenance..................................... 87
Maintenance ................................. 87
Tool kit ............................................. 87
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 87Periodic maintenance chart ............. 90
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 91
Specifications.................................. 92
Specifications ................................ 92
Trouble recovery ............................. 93
Troubleshooting ........................... 93
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 93
Emergency procedures ................ 96
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 96
Jumping the battery ......................... 97
Replacing the fuses ......................... 97
Towing the watercraft ...................... 99
Submerged watercraft ..................... 99
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Safety information
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Safe boating rules
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must
be in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions governing the waterway on which it is
used.
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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 our
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Care and storage
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Long-term storage
WARNING
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Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create a
fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40762Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
page 81 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 82 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU36914Lubrication
Use a suitable marine grease applicator and
spray a rust inhibitor between the inner and
outer cables to lubricate the cables and purge
out any dirt and moisture.
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.

Throttle cable (throttle lever end)

Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) and
Q.S.T.S. rod (jet thrust nozzle end)

Shift cable (shift lever end)Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep your
watercraft in the safest and most efficient con-
dition possible. Therefore, make sure to carry
out the periodic maintenance. Safety is an ob-
ligation of the watercraft owner. Proper main-
tenance must be carried out to keep the
exhaust emission and sound levels within the
regulated limits. The most important points of
watercraft inspection and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories de-
signed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may
be performed by any marine SI engine re-
pair establishment or individual. Warranty
repair, however, must be performed at an
authorized Yamaha marine dealership.
WARNING
EWJ00311
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33802Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft. Place
the tool kit in a waterproof bag and alwayscarry it with you whenever you use the water-
craft.
EJU41481Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Open the plastic tie that is securing the
breather hose.
1Tool bag
2Screwdriver
316 mm box wrench
4Garden hose adapter
510/12 mm box wrench
6Pliers
7Open-end wrench
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TIP:
Be careful not to drop the plastic tie into the
engine compartment.
(3) Remove the engine cover screws.
(4) Lift up the engine cover and remove it.To install the engine cover:(1) Lift up the breather hose so that it will not
be routed under the engine cover, place
the engine cover in its original position,
and then push it down.
(2) Install the engine cover screws, and then
tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Slide the corrugated tube on the breather
hose toward the bow until it stops, and
1Breather hose
2Plastic tie
1Engine cover screw
1Engine cover
2 1
1
1
1Engine cover
2Breather hose
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
1
2
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Maintenance
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then secure the breather hose to the en-
gine cover by closing the plastic tie.
(4) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Corrugated tube
1Plastic tie
1
1
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EJU37062Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace—
Lubrication pointsLubricate—
Internal engine
componentsSpray lubricant—
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate—
Fuel systemCheck—
Fuel tankCheck, clean—
Engine idling
speedCheck, adjust—
Throttle shaftCheck—
Water inlet strain-
erCheck, clean—
Bilge strainerClean—
Electric bilge
pump strainerClean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust—
Steering masterCheck, adjust—
Q.S.T.S. mecha-
nismCheck, adjust—
Shift cable and re-
verse gateCheck, adjust—
Throttle cableCheck—
Stern drain plugsCheck, replace—
BatteryCheck, charge—
Rubber couplingCheck—
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