2020 YAMAHA FX SVHO ECO mode

Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU45451
Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed. Engine
data uploaded will be handled appropriately
according to the following Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third
party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 2
Engine serial number.......................... 2
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ........................................ 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 28
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30
Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system ..................................... 30
Electric trim system .......................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Reverse assist .................................. 34
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 38
Instrument operation ...................... 40
Multifunction information center ... 40
Operation buttons ............................ 41
Touch screen.................................... 41
Status area ....................................... 42
Home screen ................................... 42
Information screen .......................... 43
Drive control mode screen .............. 44
Setting menu screen ....................... 44
Engine lock screen .......................... 46
Warning function .............................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 49
Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO /
FX Limited SVHO) ......................... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 56
Optional part mounting bracket ....... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57
Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 49 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 55 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)MODEL:
FC1800-V (FX SVHO)
FC1800A-V (FX Cruiser SVHO)
FC1800B-V (FX Limited SVHO)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
DOMESTIQUES.PRI-I.D.
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Pre-operation checks
70
throttle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.
EJU45350Yamaha Security System check
Make sure that the Yamaha Security System
operates properly. (See page 25 for Yamaha
Security System setting procedures.)
EJU32664Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to contin-
ue to run and cause an accident.
[EWJ01221]
EJU32676
Switch checks
NOTICE
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for morethan 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation. (See pages 26 to 26 for in-
formation on operating each switch.)
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for the
Yamaha Security System setting, select
the unlock mode. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures.)
(2) Push the start switch to make sure that
the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running,
push the engine stop switch to make
sure that the engine stops immediately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU45370Electric trim system check
Turn on the multifunction information center,
and then operate the “TRIM/T.D.E.” switch-
es. Check that the jet thrust nozzle moves up
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
3Start switch
4Engine stop switch
5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12 3
5 4
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Trouble recovery
97
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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.
EJU45330Troubleshooting 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
25
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
26
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring102
Battery Run down Recharge 87
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
87
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 87
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Throttle lever Squeezed Release 26
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever Squeezed Release 26
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)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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Trouble recovery
99
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeDrive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control mode 36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 100
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer100
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine47
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
48
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 Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect octane
numberUse correct fuel
57
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
107
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 74
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 76
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 90
Lubrication ............................................... 90
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 91
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 73
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 35
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 84
Operating the watercraft .......................... 76
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 79
Operating your watercraft ........................ 74
Operation buttons .................................... 41
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Optional part mounting bracket ............... 56
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 93
Post-launch checks ................................. 72
Post-operation care ................................. 86
Pre-launch checks ................................... 66
Pre-operation check points ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 64
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO /
FX Limited SVHO) ................................. 52
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 101
Reboarding grip ....................................... 50
Reboarding step ...................................... 50
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Removable watertight storage
compartment ........................................ 55
Reverse assist .......................................... 34
RiDE lever................................................. 27
RiDE lever checks .................................... 69
Riding position ......................................... 75Rustproofing ............................................ 90
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 71
Seats ........................................................ 49
Setting menu screen ................................ 44
Shift system ............................................. 30
Shift system check ................................... 73
Start switch .............................................. 26
Starting off ............................................... 82
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 83
Starting the engine on water .................... 75
Status area ............................................... 42
Steering system ....................................... 27
Steering system checks ........................... 68
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 72
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 76
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 78
Storage compartment checks.................. 71
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 104
Switch checks .......................................... 70
T
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer) .......... 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 69
Touch screen ........................................... 41
Towing the watercraft ............................ 104
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 62
Troubleshooting ....................................... 97
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 97
Turning the watercraft .............................. 77
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Warning function ...................................... 46
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 67
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes .................... 34
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 25
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