2022 YAMAHA FX HO maintenance

Care and storage
108
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
battery periodically.
[ECJ00103]
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart- ment and hook the battery bands onto
the holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red) to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
[ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead (black) to the negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
EJU33495
Long-term storageEWJ00332
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40763Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (Seepage 105 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 106 forinformation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU44741Lubrication
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE
GREASE/Yamaha Grease A
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE /
Ya m a h a G r e a s e A
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Maintenance
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EJU3376A
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
pages.
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.
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.
EJU42023Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 69 for seat removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original po- sition, and then push it down.
(2) Install the engine cover screws.
1 Engine cover screw
1 Engine cover
1
1
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(3) Securely install the seats in their originalpositions.
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Maintenance
112
EJU43103Periodic 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 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 114
Oil filter Replace √114
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Electric trim rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Thr

ottle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
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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 hose Check breather hose and
clamps
√
—
Impeller Check for bends, dam-
age, and foreign material
√
—
Drive shaft spline Check for damage and lu-
bricate splines
√
—
Jet pump bearings Check bearings and
grease condition
√
—
Jet thrust nozzle Check movement, and lu-
bricate
√
—
Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs
and damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
strainer
√
—
Stern drain plugs Check O-rings √—
Anode Check for corrosion, and
clean
√
*2 —
Valve clearance Check and adjust √ *2 —
Rubber coupling Check for cracks, inden-
tations, looseness, and
noise √
—
Engine mount Check for damage and
peeling
√
—
Item Operation
Initial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
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Maintenance
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EJU36943Engine oil and oil filterEWJ00341
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.
ECJ00992
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 68
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 26
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 88
After removing the watercraft from the water ................................................... 104
Audio control............................................ 66
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 66
B
Battery care............................................ 106
Battery checks ......................................... 87
Battery, jumping..................................... 121
Beaching and docking the watercraft .... 103
Beverage holder ....................................... 74
Bilge water check..................................... 87
Bilge water, draining ................................ 81
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 81
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 81
Boarding alone ......................................... 99
Boarding and starting off from a dock ... 102
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 99
Boarding with passenger(s) ................... 100
Bow eye ................................................... 71
Bow storage compartment ...................... 72
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ............................... 102
Changing the PIN ..................................... 54
Cleaning ................................................. 108
Cleaning the watercraft .......................... 106
Cleat ......................................................... 71
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 92
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 10
D
Depth contour and safety contour settings (“Depth/Position”) ................... 62
Display ..................................................... 42
Display clock change ............................... 55
Display notification information................ 43
Display settings ........................................ 55
Displaying the time since the last maintenance ......................................... 56 Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 53
Dual Rope Hooks ..................................... 72
E
Electric trim system.................................. 31
Electric trim system check ....................... 90
Emergency procedures .......................... 120
Engine break-in ........................................ 83
Engine compartment check ..................... 86
Engine cover, removing and installing ... 110
Engine idling speed check ....................... 92
Engine lock screen ................................... 63
Engine oil.................................................. 79
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 114
Engine oil level check ............................... 87
Engine oil requirements ........................... 79
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 89
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine start/stop switch .......................... 24
Engine unit check ..................................... 87
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 69
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 90
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 75
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 90
Flushing the cooling water passages..... 105
Fuel .......................................................... 77
Fuel level check........................................ 86
Fuel requirements .................................... 77
Fuel system checks ................................. 86
G
GeoFence ................................................. 51
GeoFence settings (“GeoFence”)............. 60
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 93
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 73
H
Handgrip .................................................. 70
Hazard information................................... 14
Home screen ............................................ 44
Hood check .............................................. 91
Hull and deck check ................................ 91
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Index
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I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 52
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning ........... 120
Jet intake checks ..................................... 91
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 91
Jumper cables, connecting.................... 121
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 94
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 93
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 95
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................. 108
Lubrication ............................................. 108
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance .......................................... 110
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Map display settings (“Chart Setup”)....... 62
Map screen .............................................. 45
Map settings ............................................ 52
Map settings (“Map Settings”) ................. 59
Media screen ........................................... 54
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 92
N
Notification settings (“Notifications”) ....... 57
No-wake mode ........................................ 34
O
Operating in weeded areas .................... 103
Operating the watercraft .......................... 95
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral .............................................. 98
Operating your watercraft ........................ 93
Operation buttons .................................... 41
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ................... 112 Phone management
(“Phone Manager”) ............................... 57
Post-launch checks ................................. 92
Post-operation care ............................... 105
Pre-launch checks ................................... 86
Pre-operation check points...................... 86
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 84
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate......................... 121
Reboarding grip ....................................... 70
Reboarding step....................................... 70
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Regulatory informati on confirmation
(“Regulatory Info”) ................................ 63
Removable watertight storage compartment ........................................ 74
Return to factory settings (“Factory Reset”)................................... 62
Reverse assist .......................................... 33
RiDE lever................................................. 26
RiDE lever checks .................................... 88
Riding position ......................................... 94
Rustproofing .......................................... 109
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 91
Satellite status confirmation (“Satellite Status”) ................................. 62
Seats ........................................................ 69
Selecting the display language ................ 55
Selecting the display units (“Unit”) ........... 55
Setting menu screen ................................ 54
Shift system ............................................. 29
Shift system check ................................... 92
Starting off ............................................. 101
Starting off from a trailer ........................ 102
Starting the engine on water .................... 94
Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 88
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 91
Stern eyes ................................................ 71
Stern storage compartment ..................... 73
Stopping the engine ................................. 95
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 97
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