2019 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER engine oil

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 ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19
Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24
Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 24
Engine stop switch .......................... 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Start switch ..................................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 26
RiDE lever ........................................ 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 28
Watercraft operation ...................... 29
Watercraft operation functions ..... 29
Shift system ..................................... 29
Electric trim system .......................... 31
Watercraft operation modes ......... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 33
No-wake mode ................................. 34
Drive control mode ........................... 35
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Operation buttons ............................ 40
Touch screen.................................... 40
Status area ....................................... 41
Home screen ................................... 41
Information screen .......................... 42
Drive control mode screen .............. 43
Setting menu screen ....................... 43
Engine lock screen .......................... 45
Warning function .............................. 45
Equipment operation ...................... 48
Equipment..................................... 48
Seats ................................................ 48
Handgrip........................................... 49
Reboarding grip................................ 49
Reboarding step ............................... 49
Bow eye............................................ 50
Stern eyes ........................................ 50
Cleat ................................................. 50
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO).......... 51
Storage compartments .................... 51
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 54
Optional part mounting bracket ....... 55
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 56
Fuel requirements ......................... 56
Fuel................................................... 56
Engine oil requirements ................ 58
Engine oil .......................................... 58
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Table of contents
Draining the bilge water ................ 59
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 59
Draining the bilge water on water .... 60
Transporting on a trailer ................ 61
First-time operation ........................ 62
Engine break-in ............................. 62
Pre-operation checks ..................... 63
Pre-operation checklist .................... 63
Pre-operation check points........... 65
Pre-launch checks ........................... 65
Post-launch checks ......................... 71
Operation ......................................... 73
Operating your watercraft ............. 73
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 73
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 73
Riding position ................................. 74
Launching the watercraft ................. 74
Starting the engine on water ............ 74
Stopping the engine ......................... 75
Leaving the watercraft...................... 75
Operating the watercraft .................. 75
Turning the watercraft ...................... 76
Stopping the watercraft ................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral ...................................... 78
Boarding the watercraft ................... 79
Starting off........................................ 81
Capsized watercraft ......................... 82
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 83
Operating in weeded areas .............. 83
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 84
Care and storage............................. 85
Post-operation care ...................... 85
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 86
Battery care ...................................... 86
Long-term storage ........................ 89
Cleaning ........................................... 89
Lubrication ....................................... 89
Rustproofing ..................................... 89
Maintenance .................................... 90
Maintenance ................................. 90
Tool kit.............................................. 90
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 90
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 92
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 94
Specifications .................................. 95
Specifications ............................... 95
Trouble recovery ............................. 96
Troubleshooting ............................ 96
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 96
Emergency procedures ................ 99
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 99
Raising the reverse gate ................ 100
Jumping the battery ....................... 100
Replacing the fuses ........................ 101
Towing the watercraft..................... 103
Submerged watercraft ................... 103
Index............................................... 105
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Safety information
18
EJU30992
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
23
Engine compartment
12
5
7
8
910
6
43
1Dipstick (page 58)
2Engine oil filler cap (page 58)
3Electrical box
4Battery (page 66)
5Removable watertight storage compart-
ment (page 53)
6Spark plug/Ignition coil
7Fuel tank
8Water separator (page 28)
9Air filter case
10Engine cover
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Instrument operation
45
Displaying the time since the last mainte-
nance (“Wellness”)
The total number of hours that the engine has
been running since the last watercraft main-
tenance can be displayed.
To reset the number of hours of operation:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “Confirm Reset” button to reset
the number of hours of operation.
Resetting the settings, trip information,
and fuel information (“Reset”)
The settings, trip information, and fuel infor-
mation can be reset to their factory default
settings. The items that are reset and the de-
fault settings are as follows.
Display units: US Unit
Language: English
Display brightness: 100%
Color setting: Blue
Trip time: 0.0
Distance traveled: 0.0
Average fuel consumption per gallon or li-
ter: 0.0
Total fuel used: 0.0
To reset the settings, trip information, and
fuel information:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “YES” button in the confirmation
screen.
EJU45190Engine lock screen “ ”
The engine lock screen shows the setting
screen for the Yamaha Security System in the
center display. (See page 24 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU45201Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
Reset
Time Since Last
Maintenance
30.0Hrs
Reset
Reset To
Factory?
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Instrument operation
47
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
If there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 99 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
While the engine overheat warning is acti-
vated, the maximum engine speed is limit-
ed.
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
warning bar is shown instead of the tachom-
eter value display, “ ” and “ ” are
shown, and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
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 58 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
While the oil pressure warning is activated,
the maximum engine speed is limited.
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
Other warnings (communication errors,
exceeding the maintenance intervals, and
so on) “ ”
If any other malfunction is detected or if the
engine has been operated for more than 50
hours since the last maintenance, the warn-
ing bar is shown instead of the tachometer
value display, “ ” is shown, and the buzz-
er sounds intermittently.
If a warning is activated, have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP:
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
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Operation and handling requirements
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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 48 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 SG, SH, SJ, SL
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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Operation and handling requirements
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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.
EJU44260Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them.
(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-
maining moisture in the engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(4) Check that the stern drain plugs and O-
rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs.
NOTICE: Before installing the stern
drain plugs, clean the drain plug
threads and the O-rings on the plugs
to remove any foreign materials, such
as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the stern1Engine oil filler cap
1
1Stern drain plug
1
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