2014 YAMAHA FX SVHO seats

Care and storage
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Post-operation care
WARNING
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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 deteriora-
tion of the jet pump and hull. Marine organ-
isms and corrosion are some of the
conditions that can shorten the life of many
watercraft components.
EJU42770Flushing the cooling water passages
NOTICE
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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 over-
heat.
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 removable water- tight storage compartment. (See page 49
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 55 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
(3) Open the stern storage compartment. (See page 54 for information on the stern
storage compartment.) (4) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
garden hose.
(5) 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.
(6) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
(7) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine. Immediately after the engine starts,
fully turn the water supply on so that wa-
1Garden hose adapter
1 Flushing hose connector
2 Flushing hose connector cap
3 Garden hose adapter
1
3
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ter flows out continually from the jet
thrust nozzle.
(8) 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 7.
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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(9) Turn the water supply off.
(10) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(11) Stop the engine.
(12) Remove the garden hose adapter, and then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(13) Securely close the stern storage com- partment.
(14) Securely install the removable watertight storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
EJU33736Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seatremoval 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 com- partment. (See page 61 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.
EJU33687Battery 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
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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
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following
pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any marine SI engine
repair establishment or individual. War-
ranty repair, however, must be performed
at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer-
ship.
WARNING
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Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33803Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft.
Place the tool kit in a waterproof bag and al- ways carry it with you whenever you use the
watercraft.
EJU42021Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
1 Tool bag
2 Screwdriver
3 Garden hose adapter
4 10/12 mm box wrench
5 Pliers
6 10/12 mm open-end wrench
1 Engine cover screw
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(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original po-sition, and then push it down.
(2) Install the engine cover screws, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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(2) Remove any weeds or debris fromaround the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
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To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery. (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU36995Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seatremoval and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Positive (+) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1 Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
1
4
3
2
2
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(7) Securely install the seats in their originalpositions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU41822Replacing the bilge pump fuse
If the fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace the fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and engine cover. (See page 49 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures and page 95 for engine
cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Remove the plastic ties that are securing the corrugated tube and bilge pump fuse
leads.
TIP:
Be careful not to drop the plastic ties into the
engine compartment.
(3) Pull out the bilge pump fuse holder fromthe rubber cover, and then remove the
fuse cover.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif- ferent amperage than recommended.
Substitution with a fuse that has an
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and possi-
ble fire.
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TIP:
If the fuse is difficult to remove, use the fuse
puller on the reverse side of the electrical box
1 Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
2
1
1 Bilge pump fuse lead
2 Plastic tie
3 Corrugated tube
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cap. (See page 105 for information on the
fuse puller.)
(5) Securely install the fuse cover, and thenfit the bilge pump fuse holder into the
rubber cover.
(6) Secure the bilge pump fuse leads and corrugated tube with the plastic ties.
(7) Securely install the engine cover and seats in their original positions. If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
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The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
1 Bilge pump fuse holder
2 Fuse cover
3 Spare fuse
4 Fuse
Fuse amperage:
Bilge pump fuse:3 A
1Bilge pump fuse lead
2 Plastic tie
3 Corrugated tube
4 Rubber cover
21
43
213
41Bow eye
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 76
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 78
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 93
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 93
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 95
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SVHO) ................................................... 45
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 75
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 87
Operating the watercraft .......................... 78
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 81
Operating your watercraft ........................ 76
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 97
Post-launch checks ................................. 74
Post-operation care ................................. 89
Pre-launch checks ................................... 67
Pre-operation check points ..................... 67
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 65
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO)............. 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 ......................................... 77
Rustproofing ............................................ 94
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 71
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 85
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 86
Starting the engine on water .................... 77
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 69
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 78
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 80
Storage compartment checks.................. 72
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 109
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit ..................................................... 95
Towing the watercraft ............................ 108
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 63
Troubleshooting ..................................... 101
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 101
Turning the watercraft .............................. 79
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 68
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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