2010 YAMAHA FX HO oil filter

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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Description
25
Engine compartment
6 5
7
10 9
8
2143
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator (page 31)
4Fuel tank
5Battery (page 62)
6Flushing hose connector
7Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
8Electrical box
9Engine oil filler cap (page 54)
10Dipstick (page 54)
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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
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Specifications
92
EJU34542
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3370 mm (132.7 in)
Width:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height:
FX HO 1160 mm (45.7 in)
FX Cruiser HO 1240 mm (48.8 in)
Dry weight:
FX HO 360 kg (794 lb)
FX Cruiser HO 365 kg (805 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
132.4 kW@7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.6 L/h (12.8 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.44 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore & stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
LFR6A
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19.0 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
95
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 34
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 96
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer96
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine43
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
43
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—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— 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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