2013 YAMAHA FX HO check oil

Care and storage
90
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well ven-
tilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To remove the battery:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Disconnect the breather hose.
(4) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-move the battery from the watercraft.
Checking the battery
●Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
●Make sure that the battery terminals are not
corroded or damaged.
●Make sure that the breather hose is not
clogged or damaged. Checking the electrolyte level
Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled wa-
ter to raise it to the specified level.
NOTICE:
Use only distilled water for replenishing
the battery, otherwise battery life could be
shortened.
[ECJ00241]
If distilled water was added, check the battery
voltage.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
tery. If you charge the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions provid-
ed with the battery tester and charger you
use. NOTICE: Do not attempt to charge a
battery hastily. Battery life could be short-
ened.
[ECJ00251]
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Battery band
3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
4 Breather hose
143
2
1
Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
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Maintenance
97
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.
Nuts and boltsCheck —
Air filter element Check —
Engine oil Replace 97
Oil filter Replace 97
Valve clearance Check, adjust —
Item Operation
Initial Thereafter every
Page
10
hours 50 hours 100
hours 200
hours
6
months 12
months 12
months 24
months
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Trouble recovery
100
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible58
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
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
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Cracked, torn, or
damaged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 58
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 44
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
102
Check engine
warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 45
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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 .............................. 97 Engine 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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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 75
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 77
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 92
Low RPM Mode........................................ 35
Lubrication................................................ 92
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 94
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SHO) ... 45
Multifunction information center ............... 40
Multifunction information center check ..... 74
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 86
Operating the watercraft........................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 80
Operating your watercraft......................... 75
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 96
Post-launch checks .................................. 74
Post-operation care .................................. 88
Pre-launch checks.................................... 67
Pre-operation check points ...................... 67
Pre-operation checklist............................. 65
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) .............. 52
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) checks................................................... 70
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 50
Reboarding step ....................................... 50
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 72
Riding position.......................................... 76 Rustproofing ............................................. 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift system.............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 71
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 84
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 85
Starting the engine on water .................... 76
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 69
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ...................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 77
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 79
Storage compartment checks .................. 72
Storage compartments ............................. 52
Submerged watercraft ............................ 107
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit...................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................. 106
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 63
Troubleshooting ....................................... 99
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 99
Turning the watercraft .............................. 78
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 67
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ............ 55
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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