2012 YAMAHA FZR cooling

Care and storage
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Post-operation care
WARNING
EWJ00330
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.
After using the watercraft, always take it out of
the water, clean it, and store it. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration
of the jet pump and hull. Marine organisms
and corrosion are some of the conditions that
can shorten the life of many watercraft com-
ponents.
EJU37562Flushing the cooling water passages
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.
Flush the cooling water passages to prevent
them from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the seats and watertight storage
compartment. (See page 40 for seat re-
moval and installation procedures and
page 45 for information on the watertight
storage compartment.)(3) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
garden hose.
(4) Loosen the flushing hose connector cap
and remove it. Insert the garden hose
adapter into the flushing hose connector
and turn it until it is securely connected.
(5) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
(6) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the engine.
Immediately after the engine starts, fully
turn the water supply on so that water
1Garden hose adapter
1Garden hose adapter
2Flushing hose connector cap
3Flushing hose connector
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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.
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(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 watertight storage
compartment and seats in their original
positions.
EJU33735Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 40 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-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
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(3) Drain the water from the engine compart-
ment. (See page 50 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.
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Care and storage
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Long-term storage
WARNING
EWJ00330
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 76 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 77 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU41260Lubrication
Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure-lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer ca-
bles.
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 (reverse gate end)
EJU40811Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
2 person
Maximum load capacity:
160 kg (353 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3370 mm (132.7 in)
Width:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
367 kg (809 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
154.5 kW@7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
67.3 L/h (17.8 US gal/h, 14.8 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.04 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:
Electric
Ignition 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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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 75
B
Battery care .............................................. 77
Battery checks.......................................... 57
Battery, jumping ....................................... 91
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 74
Beverage holder ....................................... 45
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ....................... 93
Bilge water check ..................................... 57
Bilge water, draining................................. 50
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 50
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 51
Boarding alone ......................................... 70
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 73
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 69
Boarding with a passenger....................... 70
Bow eye ................................................... 42
Bow storage compartment ....................... 42
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 73
Check engine warning.............................. 38
Cleaning ................................................... 80
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 77
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 63
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 29
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 35
Dual analog meter unit check................... 63
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 90
Engine break-in ........................................ 53
Engine compartment check...................... 56
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 82
Engine idling speed check ....................... 63
Engine oil ................................................. 49
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 85
Engine oil level check............................... 57
Engine oil requirements ........................... 49
Engine overheat warning ......................... 38
Engine serial number ................................. 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 61
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Engine unit check ..................................... 57
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 40
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 62
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 45
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks.......................................... 62
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 76
Fuel .......................................................... 47
Fuel level check ....................................... 56
Fuel level meter ........................................ 37
Fuel level warning .................................... 37
Fuel requirements .................................... 47
Fuel system checks .................................. 56
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 91
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 64
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment .................................. 43
H
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 63
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 36
Hull and deck check ................................. 62
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 36
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 90
Jet intake checks ...................................... 62
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 91
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 65
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 64
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 66
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
Long-term storage .................................... 80
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