2016 YAMAHA FZR SVHO Owners Manual

Equipment operation
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EJU37332Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Push the hood latch, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage com-
partment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the
water into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU31757Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
68.4 L (18.1 US gal, 15.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
1Drain plug
1
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To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the beverage holder.
(2) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(3) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
3.5 L (0.9 US gal, 0.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
1Beverage holder
1Drain plug
1
1
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(4) Securely install the beverage holder in its
original position.
EJU41422Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located in the glove
compartment. (See page 43 for information
on the glove compartment.)
The beverage holder is removable.
Do not place any items in the beverage hold-
er while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall
out of the beverage holder.
EJU37235Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
The removable watertight storage compart-
ment is located under the rear seat.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
To open the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 40 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU41283Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
1Beverage holder
1
1Cap
1Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
Removable watertight storage compart-
ment:
Capacity:
8.7 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1
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To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Push the hood latch, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex-
tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder,
and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex-
tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that thehood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
1Hood latch
1Band
2Fire extinguisher holder and cover
1
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EJU31823
Fuel requirementsEJU41294Fuel
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 40 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) Push the hood latch, and then lift up 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 topof 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
1Hood latch
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
11Top of the fuel tank
2Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1Top of the fuel tank
2Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
2
1
2
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fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU41513Engine 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 level
position 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 40 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
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(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.(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.
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
1Engine oil filler cap
1
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