2022 YAMAHA FX SVHO steering

Operation
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EJU43423Turning the watercraftEWJ01783
Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
Take early action to avoid collisions. The
RiDE system is not a braking device for
avoiding dangerous situations.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, sothe watercraft will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability to
1“F” (Forward position)
km/h
RPM
x1000
12.7V16KM/HFA S TACCEL
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Operation
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steer without throttle. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go
straight even though the handlebars are
turned.
You need throttle to steer.
E. If the RiDE lever is squeezed and the handlebars are turned when the water-
craft is cruising at planing speed, the wa- tercraft will turn gradually while slowing
down.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer turn in response to
handlebar input until you apply throttle again
or you reach trolling speed.
EJU43253Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
1 Reverse gate
E
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Care and storage
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Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end), elec-
tric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end), and ball
joint
TIP
Disconnect the electric trim rod from the ball
joint before lubricating.
Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
TIP
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU40812Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.
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Maintenance
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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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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 check .............. 92
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 27
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
Pull-up cleats (FX LIMITED SVHO)........... 72
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 ........................................ 75
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 ..................... 74
Stopping the engine ................................. 95
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