2020 YAMAHA FX SVHO oil level

Care and storage
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egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To remove the battery:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Disconnect the breather hose.
(4) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-
move the battery from the watercraft.
Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
Make sure that the battery terminals are
not corroded or damaged.
Make sure that the breather hose is not
clogged or damaged.Checking the electrolyte level
Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled wa-
ter to raise it to the specified level. NOTICE:
Use only distilled water for replenishing
the battery, otherwise battery life could be
shortened.
[ECJ00242]
If distilled water was added, check the bat-
tery voltage.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
tery. If you charge the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions pro-
vided with the battery tester and charger you
use. NOTICE: Do not attempt to charge a
battery hastily. Battery life could be short-
ened.
[ECJ00252]
1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2Battery band
3Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
4Breather hose
12
3
4
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
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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—
Incorrect octane
numberUse correct fuel
57
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 is dis-
playedFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible57
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer48
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
100
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer47 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 28
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 69
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 85
B
Battery care.............................................. 87
Battery checks ......................................... 67
Battery, jumping ..................................... 101
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 84
Beverage holder ....................................... 55
Bilge water check..................................... 67
Bilge water, draining ................................ 61
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 61
Boarding alone ......................................... 80
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 83
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 80
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 81
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ...................... 52
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 83
Cleaning ................................................... 90
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 87
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 73
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 29
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 2
Cruise assist............................................. 38
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 44
E
Electric trim system.................................. 32
Electric trim system check ....................... 70
Emergency procedures .......................... 100
Engine break-in ........................................ 63
Engine compartment check ..................... 66
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 91
Engine idling speed check ....................... 73
Engine lock screen ................................... 46
Engine oil ................................................. 59Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 95
Engine oil level check ............................... 67
Engine oil requirements ........................... 59
Engine serial number ................................. 2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 70
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine stop switch ................................... 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 67
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 71
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 56
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 71
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 86
Fuel .......................................................... 57
Fuel level check........................................ 66
Fuel requirements .................................... 57
Fuel system checks ................................. 66
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 102
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 74
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 53
H
Handgrip .................................................. 50
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 42
Hood check .............................................. 72
Hull and deck check ................................ 71
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 43
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 100
Jet intake checks ..................................... 71
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 71
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 101
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 75
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