2017 YAMAHA FX HO check engine

Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following pa-
ges.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any marine SI engine
repair establishment or individual. War-
ranty repair, however, must be performed
at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer-
ship.
WARNING
EWJ00312
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33803Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft. Pla-
ce the tool kit in a waterproof bag and alwayscarry it with you whenever you use the water-
craft.
EJU42021Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
1Tool bag
2Screwdriver
3Garden hose adapter
410/12 mm box wrench
5Pliers
610/12 mm open-end wrench
1Engine cover screw
1
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EJU43101Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need
to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “√” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours50 hours
or 12
months
*1100
hours or
12
months
*1200
hours or
24
months
*1
Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses and
clamps√—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separatorCheck O-rings for cracks
and deformation√—
Fuel tankCheck installation and
straps√—
Water inlet strainerCheck for clogs and dam-
age√—
Cooling water hos-
esCheck for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps√—
Engine oilReplace√√96
Oil filterReplace√96
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate√—
Spark plugsCheck√√—
BatteryCheck state of charge,
terminals, bands, and
breather hose√—
Battery leadsCheck terminals√—
Steering masterCheck operation and for
looseness√√—
Steering cableCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Electric trim rodCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Shift rod and re-
verse gateCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Air filter elementCheck for damage and
dirt√—
Air intake hosesCheck for damage, and
check clamps√
—
Throttle bodyLubricate throttle valves√—
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*1: Whichever comes first.
*2: Check every 200 hours.
Perform the pre-operation checks and post-operation checks before performing periodic
maintenance.
Exhaust systemCheck for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps√—
Breather hoseCheck breather hose and
clamps√—
ImpellerCheck for bends, dam-
age, and foreign material√—
Jet thrust nozzleCheck movement, and lu-
bricate√—
Jet vacuum bilgeCheck hoses for clogs
and damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
strainer√—
Electric bilge pumpCheck operation, check
hoses for damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
pump strainer√—
Stern drain plugsCheck O-rings√—
AnodeCheck for corrosion, and
clean√ *2 —
Valve clearanceCheck and adjust√ *2 —
Rubber couplingCheck for cracks, inden-
tations, looseness, and
noise√—
Engine mountCheck for damage and
peeling√— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours50 hours
or 12
months
*1100
hours or
12
months
*1200
hours or
24
months
*1
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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU43513Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Ya m a h a S e -
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring103
Battery Run down Recharge 88
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
88
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 88
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible57
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible57
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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—
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-
sible57
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer43
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
101
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
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Emergency proceduresEJU34635Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the water-
craft above trolling speed until they have
been removed.
[ECJ00654]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the
watercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side. When
turning the watercraft on its side, sup-
port the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
[ECJ00662]
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 29
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 69
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 86
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 39
B
Battery care.............................................. 88
Battery checks ......................................... 67
Battery, jumping ..................................... 102
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 85
Beverage holders ..................................... 54
Bilge water check..................................... 67
Bilge water, draining ................................ 61
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 61
Boarding alone ......................................... 81
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 84
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 81
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 82
Bow eye ................................................... 50
Bow storage compartment ...................... 51
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 84
Check engine warning ............................. 44
Cleaning ................................................... 91
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 88
Cleat ......................................................... 50
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 72
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 40
E
Electric trim system.................................. 33
Emergency procedures .......................... 101
Engine break-in ........................................ 63
Engine compartment check ..................... 66
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 92
Engine idling speed check ....................... 74
Engine oil ................................................. 59
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 96Engine oil level check ............................... 67
Engine oil requirements ........................... 59
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 70
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Engine unit check ..................................... 67
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 48
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 71
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 56
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 71
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 87
Fuel .......................................................... 57
Fuel level check........................................ 66
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 43
Fuel requirements .................................... 57
Fuel system checks ................................. 66
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 103
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 75
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 52
H
Handgrip .................................................. 49
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 72
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 71
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 40
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 101
Jet intake checks ..................................... 71
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 71
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 102
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
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Index
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Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 76
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 75
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 77
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 91
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 91
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 92
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display ................................ 44
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 72
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 43
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 85
Operating the watercraft .......................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 80
Operating your watercraft ........................ 75
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 94
Post-launch checks ................................. 72
Post-operation care ................................. 87
Pre-launch checks ................................... 66
Pre-operation check points ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 64
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO) ................. 51
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 102
Reboarding grip ....................................... 49
Reboarding step ...................................... 49
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 70
RiDE lever................................................. 28
RiDE lever checks .................................... 69Riding position ......................................... 76
Rustproofing ............................................ 91
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 71
Seats ........................................................ 48
Shift indicator ........................................... 45
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check ................................... 73
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 83
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 84
Starting the engine on water .................... 76
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 68
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 71
Stern eyes ................................................ 50
Stern storage compartment ..................... 53
Stopping the engine ................................. 77
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 79
Storage compartment checks.................. 71
Storage compartments ............................ 51
Submerged watercraft ........................... 105
Switch checks .......................................... 70
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 69
Tool kit ..................................................... 92
Towing the watercraft ............................ 105
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 62
Trim indicator ........................................... 45
Trim indicator check ................................ 73
Troubleshooting ....................................... 98
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 98
Turning the watercraft .............................. 78
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 66
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft information ............................. 46
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
Watertight storage compartments ........... 54
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