2014 YAMAHA FX HO check engine

Maintenance
95
EJU36943Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00341
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
ECJ00992
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.
Air filter elementCheck —
Engine oil Replace 95
Oil filter Replace 95
Valve clearance Check, adjust —
Item
OperationInitial
Thereafter every
Page
10
hours 50 hours 100
hours 200
hours
6
months 12
months 12
months 24
months
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EJU34562
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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Emergency proceduresEJU34635Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the water-
craft above trolling speed until they have
been removed.
[ECJ00654]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al- ways stop the engine before beaching the
watercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side. When
turning the watercraft on its side, sup-
port the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
[ECJ00662]
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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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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 73
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 75
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 90
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 90
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 92
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 71
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 84
Operating the watercraft .......................... 75
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 78
Operating your watercraft ........................ 73
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 94
Post-launch checks ................................. 71
Post-operation care ................................. 86
Pre-launch checks ................................... 64
Pre-operation check points ..................... 64
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 62
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO) ................. 49
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) .......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks .................................................. 67
R
Reboarding grip ....................................... 47
Reboarding step ...................................... 47
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ........... 69
Riding position ......................................... 74
Rustproofing ............................................ 91 S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 70
Seats ........................................................ 46
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 68
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 82
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 83
Starting the engine on water .................... 74
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 66
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 70
Stern eyes ................................................ 48
Stern storage compartment ..................... 51
Stopping the engine ................................. 75
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 77
Storage compartment checks.................. 69
Storage compartments ............................ 49
Submerged watercraft ........................... 105
Switch checks .......................................... 69
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 68
Tool kit ..................................................... 92
Towing the watercraft ............................ 104
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 60
Troubleshooting ....................................... 97
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 97
Turning the watercraft .............................. 76
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 64
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ........... 52
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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