Checking The Fuel System; Engine Oil And Oil Filter; Air Filter Element; Checking The Jet Thrust Nozzle Angle - Yamaha FZR 1800 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
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Checking the fuel system

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WARNING
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
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tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
watercraft unsafe to operate.
Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks, and
malfunctions. If any problem is found, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
Check:
Fuel tank filler cap and seal for damage
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Fuel in fuel tank for water and dirt
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Fuel tank for damage, cracks, and leakage
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Fuel hoses and joints for damage, cracks,
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and leakage
Air bleeding passages for leakage
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Fuel tank
Check the fuel tank for leakage and for water
in the tank. If water is found in the fuel system,
or if the fuel tank needs to be cleaned, have a
Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
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1 Fuel tank
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Engine oil and oil filter

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WARNING
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.
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NOTICE
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. However, if you choose
to change the oil on your own, refer to the ser-
vice manual for this watercraft.
Recommended engine oil:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-
50
Oil grade:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Oil quantity:
With oil filter replacement:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Total amount:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Air filter element

Have a Yamaha dealer check the air filter ele-
ment at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
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Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle

Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for
smooth operation.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left and check that the difference of
distances A and B between the jet thrust noz-
zle and the nozzle is within specification.