2014 YAMAHA FX HO fuel

Maintenance
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EJU37063Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ ” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial
Thereafter every
Page
10
hours 50 hours
100
hours 200
hours
6
months 12
months 12
months 24
months
Spark plugs Check, clean, replace —
Lubrication points Lubricate —
Internal engine
components Spray lubricant
—
Intermediate
housing Lubricate
—
Fuel system Check —
Fuel tank Check, clean —
Engine idling
speed Check, adjust
—
Throttle shaft Check —
Water inlet strain-
er Check, clean
—
Bilge strainer Clean —
Electric bilge
pump strainer Clean
—
Impeller Check —
Jet thrust nozzle
angle Check, adjust
—
Steering master Check, adjust —
Q.S.T.S. mecha-
nism Check, adjust
—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate Check, adjust
—
Stern drain plugs Check, replace —
Battery Check, charge —
Rubber coupling Check —
Engine mount Check —
Nuts and bolts Check —
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Specifications
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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 HO 373 kg (822 lb)
FX Cruiser HO 374 kg (825 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):132.4 kW@7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.7 L/h (12.9 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 1.44 hour
Trolling speed: 1300 ±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: 11.0 : 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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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU42352Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring 101
Battery Run down Recharge87
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
87
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 87
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release28
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 55
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—
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Connected to wrong
cylinder Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
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 55
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 44
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
100
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 45
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tion Push lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
mode Low RPM Mode acti-
vated
Deactivate Low RPM
Mode 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 100 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
100
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
44
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add 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
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have 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 .... 67
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 85
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 40
B
Battery care.............................................. 87
Battery checks ......................................... 65
Battery, jumping ..................................... 101
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 84
Beverage holders ..................................... 52
Bilge pump fuse, replacing .................... 103
Bilge water check..................................... 65
Bilge water, draining ................................ 58
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 58
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 59
Boarding alone ......................................... 79
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 83
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 79
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 80
Bow eye ................................................... 48
Bow storage compartment ...................... 49
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 83
Check engine warning ............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 90
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 87
Cleat ......................................................... 48
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 71
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 100
Engine break-in ........................................ 61
Engine compartment check ..................... 64
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 92
Engine idling speed check ....................... 72
Engine oil ................................................. 57
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 95 Engine oil level check ............................... 65
Engine oil requirements ........................... 57
Engine overheat warning.......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 69
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 65
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 46
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 70
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 54
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks .................................. 70
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 86
Fuel .......................................................... 55
Fuel level check........................................ 64
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning..................................... 43
Fuel requirements .................................... 55
Fuel system checks ................................. 64
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 101
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 73
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 50
H
Handgrip .................................................. 47
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 71
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................ 70
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 100
Jet intake checks ..................................... 70
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 101
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 74
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