2010 YAMAHA SVHO CRUISER cooling

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Description....................................... 21
Watercraft glossary ...................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26
Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................ 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator ............................... 31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Reverse system ............................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
No-wake mode ................................ 35
Cruise assist .................................... 36
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer .... 39
Information display .......................... 40
Multifunction display
(FX Cruiser SHO) ......................... 44
Equipment operation ...................... 47
Equipment .................................... 47
Seats ............................................... 47
Handgrip .......................................... 48
Reboarding step .............................. 48
Bow eye ........................................... 49
Stern eyes ....................................... 49
Cleat ................................................ 49
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) ...... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher container .............. 53
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 54
Fuel requirements ........................ 54
Fuel ................................................. 54
Engine oil requirements ............... 56
Engine oil ......................................... 56
Draining the bilge water ............... 57
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 57
Draining the bilge water on water .... 58
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Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ............... 59
First-time operation......................... 60
Engine break-in ............................ 60
Pre-operation checks ...................... 61
Pre-operation checklist .................... 61
Pre-operation check points .......... 63
Pre-launch checks ........................... 63
Post-launch checks ......................... 69
Operation ......................................... 71
Operating your watercraft ............. 71
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 71
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 71
Riding position ................................. 72
Launching the watercraft ................. 72
Starting the engine on water ........... 72
Stopping the engine ........................ 73
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 73
Operating the watercraft .................. 73
Turning the watercraft ..................... 74
Stopping the watercraft ................... 75
Operating the watercraft
in reverse ..................................... 76
Boarding the watercraft ................... 76
Starting off ....................................... 79
Capsized watercraft ......................... 80
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 81
Operating in weeded areas ............. 82
After removing the watercraft
from the water .............................. 82
Care and storage ............................. 83
Post-operation care ...................... 83
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 84
Battery care ..................................... 84
Long-term storage ........................ 87
Cleaning .......................................... 87
Lubrication ....................................... 87Rustproofing .................................... 88
Maintenance .................................... 89
Maintenance ................................ 89
Tool kit ............................................. 89
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 89
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 91
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 92
Specifications.................................. 93
Specifications ................................ 93
Trouble recovery ............................. 94
Troubleshooting ........................... 94
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 94
Emergency procedures ................ 97
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 97
Jumping the battery ......................... 98
Replacing the fuses ......................... 98
Towing the watercraft .................... 100
Submerged watercraft ................... 100
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Description
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EJU31011
Location of main components
Exterior
1
8
791011 6 5 4 3
2
1Fuel filler cap (page 54)
2Hood
3Handlebars
4Rear seat (page 47)
5Front seat (page 47)
6Footwell
7Bow eye (page 49)
8Cooling water pilot outlet (page 30)9Pull-up cleat (FX Cruiser SHO) (page 50)
10Gunwale
11Sponson
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Control function operation
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in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU31293Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-
dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur-
ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00041]
(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU36743Cooling water pilot outlets
When the engine is running, some of the cool-
ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis-
charged from the cooling water pilot outlets.
There are cooling water pilot outlets on the
port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the
watercraft. To check for proper operation of
the cooling system, make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) pilot out-
lets. If water is not being discharged from
these outlets, stop the engine and check the
jet intake for clogging. (See page 97 for infor-
mation on the jet intake.)
TIP:

It will take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.
1Tilt lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet (port [left] side)
1
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Instrument operation
43
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35126Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the oil pres-
sure warning indicator blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 56 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU36826Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. After the light and indicator start to blinkand the buzzer sounds, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is be-
ing discharged from the port (left) cooling wa-
ter pilot outlets while the engine is running. If
there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 97 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00041]
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
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Pre-operation checks
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TIP:
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the watercraft
is used.
Jet intakeCheck the jet intake for damage and clogging. 69
Stern drain plugsCheck the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.69
HoodCheck that the hood is securely closed. 69
Front and rear seatsCheck that the seats are securely installed. 47
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outletsCheck that water is discharged from the cooling wa-
ter pilot outlets while the engine is running.70
Multifunction information
centerCheck the multifunction information center for proper
operation.70
Engine idling speedCheck the engine idling speed. 70 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation checks
70
To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 72 for
information on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that
there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
EJU36893Cooling water pilot outlet check
Make sure that water is discharged from the
port (left) cooling water pilot outlets while the
engine is running. (See page 30 for informa-
tion on the cooling water pilot outlets.)
EJU32713Multifunction information center check
Make sure that the multifunction information
center operates properly. (See page 39 for in-
formation on proper operation of the multi-
function information center.)
EJU40171Engine idling speed check
Start the engine and warm it up. Use the ta-
chometer in the multifunction information cen-
ter to make sure that the engine idling speedis not significantly above or below the speci-
fied range.
Engine idling speed:
1250 ±100 r/min
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Operation
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(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the
watercraft.
EJU37193Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 97 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU40241After removing the watercraft from the
water
NOTICE
ECJ01310
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from the cooling water passag-
es.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the engine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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