2013 YAMAHA FZR cooling

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels ................................... 5
Other labels ....................................... 9
Safety information ........................... 11 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................ 11
Cruising limitations ....................... 12
Operation requirements ............... 13
Recommended equipment ........... 15
Hazard information ....................... 16
Watercraft characteristics ............. 16
Safe boating rules ........................ 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................ 18
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ...................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Yamaha Security System ................ 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 27
Start switch ...................................... 27
Throttle lever ................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Telescopic steering system ............. 29
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 29
Water separator ............................... 30
Watercraft operation ....................... 31Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Reverse system ............................... 31
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 33
Low RPM Mode ............................... 33
Instrument operation ...................... 35Dual analog meter unit ................. 35
Speedometer ................................... 35
Tachometer ..................................... 35
Information display .......................... 36
Equipment operation ...................... 40Equipment .................................... 40
Seats ............................................... 40
Reboarding grip ............................... 41
Reboarding step .............................. 41
Bow eye ........................................... 42
Stern eyes ....................................... 42
Storage compartments .................... 42
Fire extinguisher holder and
cover ............................................ 45
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 47Fuel requirements ........................ 47
Fuel ................................................. 47
Engine oil requirements ............... 49
Engine oil ......................................... 49
Draining the bilge water ............... 50
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 50
Draining the bilge water on water .... 51
Transporting on a trailer ............... 52
First-time operation ........................ 53 Engine break-in ............................ 53
Pre-operation checks ..................... 54
Pre-operation checklist .................... 54
Pre-operation check points .......... 56
Pre-launch checks ........................... 56
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Table of contents
Post-launch checks ......................... 63
Operation ......................................... 64Operating your watercraft ............. 64
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 64
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 64
Riding position ................................. 65
Launching the watercraft ................. 65
Starting the engine on water ........... 65
Stopping the engine ........................ 66
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 66
Operating the watercraft .................. 66
Turning the watercraft ..................... 67
Stopping the watercraft ................... 68
Operating the watercraft in reverse ......................................... 69
Boarding the watercraft ................... 69
Starting off ....................................... 72
Capsized watercraft ......................... 73
Beaching and docking the watercraft ..................................... 74
Operating in weeded areas ............. 74
After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 75
Care and storage ............................. 76Post-operation care ...................... 76
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 76
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 77
Battery care ..................................... 77
Long-term storage ........................ 80
Cleaning .......................................... 80
Lubrication ....................................... 80
Rustproofing .................................... 80
Maintenance..................................... 82 Maintenance ................................. 82
Tool kit ............................................. 82
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 82
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 84
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 85
Specifications.................................. 86 Specifications ................................ 86
Trouble recovery ............................. 87 Troubleshooting ........................... 87
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 87
Emergency procedures ................ 90
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 90
Jumping the battery ......................... 91
Replacing the fuses ......................... 91
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ........ 93
Towing the watercraft ...................... 94
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
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Description
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EJU31011
Location of main components
Exterior
34
56
10
9
7
8
1
2
1Fuel filler cap (page 47)
2 Hood
3 Handlebars
4 Rear seat (page 40)
5 Front seat (page 40)
6 Footwell
7 Bow eye
8 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 29)
9 Gunwale
10 Sponson
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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.
EJU37341Telescopic steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed up or down by operating the lock lever.
The handlebars can be adjusted to three po-
sitions.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the lock lever up to disengage thehandlebar lock, and then move the han-
dlebars up or down to the desired posi-
tion. WARNING! Never pull the lock
lever during operation, otherwise the
handlebars may suddenly change po-
sition, which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ01270]
(2) Make sure that the lock lever returns to its original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU41800Cooling 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-
let. If water is not being discharged from the
outlet, stop the engine and check the jet in-
take for clogging. (See page 90 for informa-
tion on the jet intake.)
TIP:
●It will take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.
1Lock lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet (port [left] side)
1
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Instrument operation
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sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
maximum 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 49 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37303Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. At the same time, the maximum 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 outlet 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 90 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 the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37312Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
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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.
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 62
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 62
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
62
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 63
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed. 40
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port (left)
cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
63
Dual analog meter unit Check the dual analog meter unit for proper opera-
tion.
63
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 63
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU41440Hood check
Push down on the rear of the hood and make
sure that it is securely closed.
EJU40144Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-op-
eration checklist while the watercraft is in the
water and the engine is running.
To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 65 forinformation on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
EJU41810Cooling water pilot outlet check
Make sure that water is discharged from the
port (left) cooling water pilot outlet while the
engine is running. (See page 29 for informa-
tion on the cooling water pilot outlets.)
EJU37451Dual analog meter unit check
Make sure that the dual analog meter unit op-
erates properly. (See page 35 for information
on proper operation of the dual analog meter
unit.)
EJU41330Engine idling speed check
Start the engine and warm it up. Use the ta-
chometer in the dual analog meter unit to
make sure that the engine idling speed is not
significantly above or below the specified
range.
Engine idling speed:1250 ±100 r/min
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Operation
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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 90 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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