2014 YAMAHA FX SVHO seats

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
Water-skiing .................................. 18
Safe boating rules ......................... 19
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 20
Description....................................... 21 Watercraft glossary ....................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26 Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................. 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch .................... 28
Start switch ..................................... 28
Throttle lever .................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator................................ 31
Watercraft operation ...................... 32Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Shift system...................................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ....................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
No-wake mode ................................. 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 40Multifunction information center ... 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer..... 40
Information display ........................... 41
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser
SVHO) ........................................... 45
Equipment operation ...................... 49Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO) ..... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 57
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 58Fuel requirements ......................... 58
Fuel................................................... 58
Engine oil requirements ................ 60
Engine oil .......................................... 60
Draining the bilge water ................ 61
Draining the bilge water on land....... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 62
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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
1
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EJU31823
Fuel requirementsEJU42721Fuel
WARNING
EWJ00283
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ01870
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Use only gasoline with a minimum pump
octane number of 91 or a minimum re-
search octane number of 95. Low-oc-
tane gasoline can seriously damage the
engine.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a
research octane number of 95 or higher. Ifknocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline
of a different brand.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol
and therefore must not be used in this water-
craft. All ethanol blends containing more than
10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage
or engine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con- taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the fuel level. (See page 49 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 91
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
95 (Research octane number)
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(4) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then liftup the rear of the hood.
(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it
heats up, heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank.
Do not leave the watercraft with a full
tank in direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight- ening it until it clicks.
(10) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Hood latch
1 Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1
1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
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Engine oil requirementsEJU41512Engine oil
NOTICE
ECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
TIP:
When the engine is operated at high speeds,
some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
to check the engine oil level.
Checking the engine oil level
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
ECJ01002
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely levelposition on land with the engine
stopped. If the engine was running, allow
the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 min-
utes or more before checking the oil lev-
el.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Insert the dipstick
back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
1Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
2
1
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(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
EJU40022
Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
ECJ01302
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine com-
partment. The bilge water can splash into
the engine, which can result in severe
damage.
EJU40035Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and removethem.
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-1Engine oil filler cap
1
1Stern drain plug
1
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TIP:
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 73
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 73
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
73
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 74
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed. 49
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port (left)
cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is run-
ning. 74
Multifunction information
center Check the multifunction information center for prop-
er operation.
75
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 75
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation check pointsEJU42381Pre-launch checks
Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
eration checklist while the watercraft is on
land.
To perform the pre-launch checks:
(1) 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.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
(3) After completing these checks, securely install the removable watertight storage
compartment and seats in their original
positions.
EJU32334Engine compartment check
WARNING
EWJ00462
Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak.
Ventilate the engine compartment. Leave the
engine compartment open for a few minutes
to allow any fuel vapors to escape. Make sure that there is no damage inside the
engine compartment.
EJU34215Fuel system checks
WARNING
EWJ00382
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
watercraft unsafe to operate.
Make sure that there is no damage, leakage,
or other problem in the fuel system.
Check:
Fuel filler cap and seal for damage
Fuel tank for damage and leakage
Fuel hoses and joints for damage and leak-
age
Fuel tank breather hose for damage and
leakage
EJU36875Fuel level check
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Add fuel if necessary. (See page 58 for infor-
mation on filling the fuel tank.)
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