2022 YAMAHA FX SVHO stop start

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
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 start/stop switch ................. 24
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever ........................................ 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 26
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 27
Water separator................................ 28
Watercraft operation ...................... 29Watercraft 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 ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 40 Multifunction information center ... 40
Operation buttons ............................ 41
Display .......................................... 42
Display notification information ........ 43
Home screen ............................... 44
Map screen .................................. 45
Waypoint .......................................... 46
Track ................................................ 48
GeoFence ......................................... 51
Map settings .................................... 52
Information screen ....................... 52
Drive control mode screen .......... 53
Media screen (equipped models) ...................................... 54
Setting menu screen .................... 54
Changing the PIN (“PIN Settings”) ... 54
Display settings (“Display”) .............. 55
Selecting the display units (“Unit”) ... 55
Selecting the display language
(“Language”) ................................. 55
Display clock change (“Clock”) ........ 55
Displaying the time since the last
maintenance (“Wellness”) ............. 56
Notification settings
(“Notifications”) ............................. 57
Phone management (“Phone Manager”)........................ 57
Map settings (“Map Settings”) ......... 59
Return to factory settings (“Factory Reset”) ........................... 62
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Regulatory information confirmation (“Regulatory Info”)......................... 63
Engine lock screen ....................... 63
Warning function ........................... 64
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 66
Audio control .................................... 66
Voice command ............................... 67
Accessory outlet ........................... 68
USB charger.................................. 68
Equipment operation ...................... 69 Equipment ..................................... 69
Seats ................................................ 69
Handgrip .......................................... 70
Reboarding grip ............................... 70
Reboarding step............................... 70
Bow eye ........................................... 71
Stern eyes ........................................ 71
Cleat ................................................. 71
Pull-up cleats (FX LIMITED SVHO)... 72
Dual Rope Hooks ............................. 72
Storage compartments .................... 72
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 75
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 77Fuel requirements ......................... 77
Fuel................................................... 77
Engine oil requirements ................ 79
Engine oil .......................................... 79
Draining the bilge water ................ 81
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 81
Draining the bilge water on water .... 81
Transporting on a trailer ................ 82
First-time operation ........................ 83 Engine break-in ............................. 83
Pre-operation checks ..................... 84
Pre-operation checklist .................... 84
Pre-operation check points........... 86
Pre-launch checks ........................... 86 Post-launch checks.......................... 92
Operation ......................................... 93
Operating your watercraft ............. 93
Getting to know your watercraft....... 93
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 93
Riding position ................................. 94
Launching the watercraft ................. 94
Starting the engine on water ............ 94
Stopping the engine ......................... 95
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 95
Operating the watercraft .................. 95
Turning the watercraft ...................... 96
Stopping the watercraft.................... 97
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 98
Boarding the watercraft.................... 99
Starting off...................................... 101
Capsized watercraft ....................... 102
Beaching and docking the watercraft .................................... 103
Operating in weeded areas ............ 103
After removing the watercraft from
the water ..................................... 104
Care and storage .......................... 105Post-operation care .................... 105
Flushing the cooling water
passages..................................... 105
Cleaning the watercraft .................. 106
Battery care .................................... 106
Long-term storage ...................... 108
Cleaning ......................................... 108
Lubrication ..................................... 108
Rustproofing ................................... 109
Maintenance .................................. 110 Maintenance ............................... 110
Removing and installing the engine
cover ........................................... 110
Periodic maintenance chart ........... 112
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 114
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Safety information
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could cau-
se choking, severe and permanent neck in-
juries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 84 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance,
or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
y o u r l ef t w r is t an d k ee p i t fr e e f r o m t h e h an -
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
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Description
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TILT
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2
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3
6 13
9
4
5
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7
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1 Handlebar
2 RiDE lever (page 29)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 25)
4 Clip (page 25)
5 “TRIM/T.D.E.” switch (page 31, 33)
6 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (page 37, 34)
7 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 25)
8 Rearview mirror
9 Multifunction information center
10 Throttle lever (page 25)
11 Engine start/stop switch (page 24)
12 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (page 33, 34, 37)
13 Speaker (equipped models) (page 66)
14 Touchpad control (page 41)
15 Glove compartment (page 73)
16 Tilt lever (page 26) 17
USB charger (page 68)
18 12V DC outlet (page 68)
19 Audio control (equipped models) (page 66)
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Control function operation
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EJU31027
Watercraft control functionsEJU45091Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU46970Yamaha Security System settingThe Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly.
(2) Select the lock or unlock mode indicator
on the multifunction information center.
(3) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then select “ ”.
TIP
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 54 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) To select the lock mode of the YamahaSecurity System, select “Lock”. To se-
lect the unlock mode, select “Unlock”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected, and two times when the unlock
mode is selected.
EJU46112Engine start/stop switch “ / ”ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
2
1
123
456
789
Cancel0
Enter PIN Code
CancelLock
Engine Lock
CancelUnlock
Engine is Locked
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Control function operation
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than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine
start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 24 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-
vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
1
Engine start/stop switch
1
1Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
2
3
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The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU43342RiDE lever
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
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. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine 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.EJU31294Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
1
Throttle lever
1 RiDE lever
1
1
1Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
2
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To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur- ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00042]
(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU41801Cooling water pilot outlets
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlets.
There are cooling water pilot outlets on the
port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the
watercraft. To check for proper operation of
the cooling system, make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) pilot out-
let. If water is not being discharged from the
outlet, stop the engine and check the jet in-
take for clogging. (See page 120 for informa-
tion on the jet intake.)
TIP
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlets after the engine is start-
ed.
1Tilt lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet (port [left] side)
1
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