2016 YAMAHA FX SVHO oil pressure

Instrument operation
41
The large outer numbers on the meter show
the engine speed × 100 rpm (r/min).
The “RPM” indicator light comes on when the
analog tachometer is selected.
To switch to the tachometer from the speed-
ometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog tachometer function, the
“RPM” indicator light comes on.
Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
The small inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in kilometers per hour
“km/h” and the large outer numbers show the
speed in miles per hour “mph”.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected.
To switch to the speedometer from the ta-
chometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog speedometer function, the
“SPEED” indicator light comes on if “km/h”
are selected as the display units. The
“SPEED” indicator light blinks three times,then comes on, if “mph” are selected as the
display units. (See page 41 for information on
switching the digital speedometer display
units.)
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU42361Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“RPM” indicator light
2
1
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Engine overheat warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Oil pressure warning indicator
2
1
123
567
4
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Instrument operation
44
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
EJU42342Fuel 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 59
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 61 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
1
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Trouble recovery
101
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible59
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect octane
numberUse correct fuel
59
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
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible59
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
103
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer45 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
102
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 103
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer103
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine44
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
44
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
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect octane
numberUse correct fuel
59
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
110
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 78
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 77
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 79
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 93
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 36
Lubrication ............................................... 93
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 94
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display ................................ 45
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 74
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 37
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 87
Operating the watercraft .......................... 79
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 82
Operating your watercraft ........................ 77
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 96
Post-launch checks ................................. 74
Post-operation care ................................. 89
Pre-launch checks ................................... 68
Pre-operation check points ..................... 68
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 66
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO)............. 53
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 104
Reboarding grip ....................................... 51
Reboarding step ...................................... 51
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ........... 72
RiDE lever................................................. 29
RiDE lever checks .................................... 71Riding position ......................................... 78
Rustproofing ............................................ 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 50
Shift indicator ........................................... 46
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system check ................................... 75
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 85
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 86
Starting the engine on water .................... 78
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 70
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 52
Stern storage compartment ..................... 55
Stopping the engine ................................. 79
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 81
Storage compartment checks.................. 73
Storage compartments ............................ 53
Submerged watercraft ........................... 107
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit ..................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................ 107
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 64
Trim indicator ........................................... 46
Trim indicator check ................................ 75
Troubleshooting ..................................... 100
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 100
Turning the watercraft .............................. 80
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 18
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 68
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft information ............................. 47
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 36
Watertight storage compartments ........... 56
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