
Description
25
Engine compartment
124
8
5
3
6
7
9
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator (page 31)
4Fuel tank
5Battery (page 68)
6Electrical box
7Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
8Engine oil filler cap (page 60)
9Dipstick (page 60)
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Specifications
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EJU34542
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3560 mm (140.2 in)
Width:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Dry weight:
FX SHO 386 kg (851 lb)
FX Cruiser SHO 387 kg (853 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
154.5 kW@7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
63.7 L/h (16.8 US gal/h, 14.0 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.10 hour
Trolling speed:
1250 ±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:
8.6 : 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 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
101
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 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 102
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer102
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine44
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
44
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—
Throttle lever Faulty 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 ..... 70
After removing the watercraft
from the water ....................................... 87
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
B
Battery care .............................................. 89
Battery checks.......................................... 68
Battery, jumping ..................................... 103
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 86
Beverage holders ..................................... 55
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ..................... 105
Bilge water check ..................................... 68
Bilge water, draining................................. 61
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 62
Boarding alone ......................................... 81
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 85
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 81
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 82
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ....................... 52
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 85
Check engine warning.............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 92
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 89
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 102
Engine break-in ........................................ 64
Engine compartment check...................... 67
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 74
Engine oil ................................................. 60
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 97Engine oil level check............................... 68
Engine oil requirements ........................... 60
Engine overheat warning ......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 68
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 57
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 88
Fuel .......................................................... 58
Fuel level check ....................................... 67
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning .................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 58
Fuel system checks .................................. 67
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 103
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 75
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 53
H
Handgrip ................................................... 50
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................. 73
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning ............ 102
Jet intake checks ...................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 103
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 76
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