2015 YAMAHA FZS Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2015 WaveRunner
FZS SVHO
F3K-F8199-71-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU42741
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, WV Business Unit Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
GX1800A-P / FZS SVHO0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA1001H415 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engineCombustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6EVName / ID number of Notified Body
SNCH / 0499 EC Type–examination certificate number
SNCH*94/25*2003/44*0076
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / August / 2014, Shizuoka, Japan
Essential requirementsstandardsother normative
document / methodtechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission*EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model(s) and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
ID Number:
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30233
WaveRunner FZS SVHO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2014 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, April 2014
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Ya m a h a M o t o r C o . , L t d .
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification 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
Wakeboarding and 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
Telescopic steering system.............. 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator................................ 31
Watercraft operation ...................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Reverse system ................................ 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ....................................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
Instrument operation ...................... 36
Dual analog meter unit.................. 36
Speedometer.................................... 36
Tachometer ...................................... 36
Information display ........................... 37
Equipment operation ...................... 41
Equipment..................................... 41
Seats ................................................ 41
Handgrips ......................................... 42
Reboarding grip................................ 42
Reboarding step ............................... 42
Bow eye............................................ 43
Stern eyes ........................................ 43
Cleat ................................................. 43
Storage compartments .................... 44
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 47
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 49
Fuel requirements ......................... 49
Fuel................................................... 49
Engine oil requirements ................ 51
Engine oil .......................................... 51
Draining the bilge water ................ 52
Draining the bilge water on land....... 52
Draining the bilge water on water .... 53
Transporting on a trailer................ 54
First-time operation ........................ 55
Engine break-in............................. 55
Pre-operation checks ..................... 56
Pre-operation checklist .................... 56
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Table of contents
Pre-operation check points........... 58
Pre-launch checks ........................... 58
Post-launch checks ......................... 65
Operation ......................................... 67
Operating your watercraft ............. 67
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 67
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 67
Riding position ................................. 68
Launching the watercraft ................. 68
Starting the engine on water ............ 68
Stopping the engine ......................... 69
Leaving the watercraft...................... 69
Operating the watercraft .................. 69
Turning the watercraft ...................... 70
Stopping the watercraft ................... 71
Operating the watercraft in
reverse .......................................... 72
Boarding the watercraft ................... 72
Starting off........................................ 75
Capsized watercraft ......................... 76
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 77
Operating in weeded areas .............. 78
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 78
Care and storage............................. 79
Post-operation care ...................... 79
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 79
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 80
Battery care ...................................... 80
Long-term storage ........................ 83
Cleaning ........................................... 83
Lubrication ....................................... 83
Rustproofing..................................... 83
Maintenance .................................... 85
Maintenance.................................. 85
Tool kit.............................................. 85
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 85Periodic maintenance chart ............. 87
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 89
Specifications .................................. 90
Specifications ............................... 90
Trouble recovery ............................. 91
Troubleshooting ............................ 91
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 91
Emergency procedures ................ 94
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 94
Jumping the battery ......................... 95
Replacing the fuses .......................... 95
Towing the watercraft....................... 97
Submerged watercraft ..................... 97
Index................................................. 98
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU41351Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 41 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 46 for information on the
watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
GX1800A-P (FZS SVHO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU40471Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
41 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 85 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICANES ET
JAPONAISES.
PRI-I.D.F3K
F3K
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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General and important labels
2
EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 41 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 85 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30332Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
1Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
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