2014 YAMAHA FX SVHO Owners Manual

Instrument operation
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TIP:
The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha
factory.
Hour meter
The hour meter shows the total number of
hours that the engine has been running since
the watercraft was new.
TIP:
The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected.
To switch to the hour meter from the voltme-
ter:
Push the “VOLT/HOUR” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated for more than 10 seconds.
The display switches to the hour meter from
the voltmeter.Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “LO” is displayed on the voltmeter. If the
battery voltage has risen significantly, “HI” is
displayed. If “LO” or “HI” is displayed, imme-
diately return to shore and have a Yamaha
dealer service the watercraft.
To switch to the voltmeter from the hour me-
ter:
Push the “VOLT/HOUR” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated for more than 10 seconds.
The display switches to the voltmeter from
the hour meter.
EJU31515Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The amount of re-
maining fuel is shown using eight display
segments, which disappear two at a time as
the fuel level decreases.
1
Hour meter/voltmeter
1 “VOLT/HOUR” button
2 Hour meter
1
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1“VOLT/HOUR” button
2 Vo l t m et e r
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TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
EJU42341Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel indicator,
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 58
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is re-
started.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42271Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
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 60 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42371Engine 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-
1Fuel level meter
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ously. At the same time, the 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
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water 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 104 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.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42281Check 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.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42252Multifunction display (FX Cruiser
SVHO)
The multifunction display shows the following
information.
The display units of the multifunction display
are selected according to the display units of
the digital speedometer. (To change the dis-
play units, see page 41 for digital speedome-
ter display selection procedures.)
When “km/h” are selected as the display
units of the digital speedometer, values are
shown in kilometers/liters/degrees Celsius.
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When “mph” are selected as the display units
of the digital speedometer, values are shown
in miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit.
To switch the display mode, push the
“MODE/RESET” button for less than 1 sec-
ond. The display mode changes in the follow-
ing order.
Compass
This display shows the current direction of
the watercraft using the 8 major compass
points.
TIP:
The current heading of the watercraft can
be shown in degrees together with the
compass points.
The accuracy of the compass and heading
varies depending on the operating condi-
tions. Use this function as a reference only.To display the heading:
(1) While pushing the “START/STOP” but-
ton, start the engine.
(2) Release the “START/STOP” button brief- ly, and then push the “START/STOP”
button again for 2 seconds or more.
TIP:
Push the “START/STOP” button within 10
seconds after the multifunction information
center is activated.
Average speed
This display shows the average speed in kilo-
meters per hour “AV KMH” or miles per hour
“AV MPH” since the measurement was start-
ed.
1Multifunction display
1 “MODE/RESET” button
1
1
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Tripmeter
This display shows the distance traveled in
kilometers “KM” or miles “MILES” since the
measurement was started.
Trip timer
This display shows the hours of operation
“TRIPTM” since the measurement was start-
ed.Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per hour “L/HR” or gallons per
hour “G/HR”.
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per kilometer “L/KM” or gallons
per mile “G/MILE”.
TIP:
The actual fuel consumption varies greatly
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
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Water temperature
This display shows the ambient water tem-
perature “L TEMP” (lake temperature).
Air temperature
This display shows the ambient air tempera-
ture “E TEMP” (environmental temperature).
Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer
modes
Average speed, distance traveled, and trip
time are recorded once the “START/STOP”
button is pushed to start the measurements,
regardless of the current display.
TIP:
The measurements are performed only while
the engine is running.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The measurements are resetautomatically when the displays go off 25
seconds after the engine stops.
To start the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements start.
To stop the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are being
recorded. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements stop.
To restart the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements restart.
To reset the measurements:
Push the “MODE/RESET” button for at least
2 seconds while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds twice and the
measurements are reset.
1
“START/STOP” button
2 “MODE/RESET” button
1
2
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EJU40334
EquipmentEJU42203Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and removable watertight storage
compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift upthe rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it. To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1
1Seat latch
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of theseat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter
is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00022]
EJU37382
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34865Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
returns automatically to its original position
1Handgrip
1 Reboarding grip
1
1
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