Yamaha WaveRunner FX SVHO 2017 Operator's Manual page 6

Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 64
First-time operation ........................ 65
Engine break-in ............................. 65
Pre-operation checks ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist .................... 66
Pre-operation check points........... 68
Pre-launch checks ........................... 68
Post-launch checks ......................... 74
Operation ......................................... 77
Operating your watercraft ............. 77
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 77
Learning to operate your
watercraft...................................... 77
Riding position ................................. 78
Launching the watercraft ................. 78
Starting the engine on water ............ 78
Stopping the engine ......................... 79
Leaving the watercraft...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .................. 79
Turning the watercraft ...................... 80
Stopping the watercraft ................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 82
Boarding the watercraft ................... 83
Starting off........................................ 85
Capsized watercraft ......................... 86
Beaching and docking the
watercraft...................................... 87
Operating in weeded areas .............. 87
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 88
Care and storage............................. 89
Post-operation care ...................... 89
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 90
Battery care...................................... 90
Long-term storage ........................ 93
Cleaning ........................................... 93
Lubrication ....................................... 93
Rustproofing..................................... 93
Maintenance.................................... 94
Maintenance ................................. 94
Tool kit.............................................. 94
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 94
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 96
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 98
Specifications.................................. 99
Specifications ............................... 99
Trouble recovery ........................... 100
Troubleshooting.......................... 100
Troubleshooting chart .................... 100
Emergency procedures .............. 103
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 103
Raising the reverse gate................. 104
Jumping the battery ....................... 104
Replacing the fuses........................ 105
Towing the watercraft..................... 107
Submerged watercraft ................... 107
Index............................................... 109