Yamaha VX110 Bedienungsanleitung

2006 W a ve Run n e r VX110 Spor t VX110 Delux e O WNER’S / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL LIT -18626-06-52 U .S.A. E d it i o n READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION![...]

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E EJU09890 T o the owner/operator Thank you f or choosing a Y amaha water- craft. This Owner’ s/Operator’ s Manual contains inf or mation you will need f or pro per oper a- tion, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these si mple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjo yment from your ne w Y ama ha. If y ou hav e any que[...]

E EJU09920 CONTENTS READ THIS O W NER ’ S /OPERA TOR ’ S MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR W A TERCRAFT . GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION 1 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS 2 OPERA TION 3 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES 5 APPENDIX 6 UF1K11.book Page 3 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

E 1 EJU09930 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION Identification numbers ............. ............... 1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ............. ....................... ............... 1 - 1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-2 Engine serial number ..... ........................ 1-2 Emission con trol information .............[...]

1-1 E EJU18300 Identification nu mbers Record the Pr imar y Identification (PRI-ID) number , Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine ser ial number in the spaces pro- vided for assistance when ordering spare par ts from a Y amaha dealer . Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your w ate rcraft is stolen. EJU20140 Pri[...]

1-2 E EJU12051 Hull Identification Numbe r (HIN) The HIN is stamped on a plate 1 attached to the aft dec k. EJU09971 Engine serial number The engine ser ial n umber is stamped on a label 1 attached to th e engine unit. UF1K11.book Page 2 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

1-3 E EJU13881 Emission contr ol inf ormat ion This engine conforms to 2006 U .S. Envi- ronmental Protection Agency (EP A) and/or California Air Resouces Boar d (CARB) reg- ulations for marine SI eng ines . This engine is cer tified to operate on reg- ular unleaded gasoline. EJU21140 Appr ov al label of emission contr o l certificate This label is [...]

1-4 E EJU18761 Star labels This watercr aft is l abeled with a Calif or nia Air Resources Board (CARB) star label 1 . See below f or a descr iption of y our par ticu- lar label. One Star - Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines th at meet the Air Resources Board ’ s Personal W atercraft and Outboard mari ne engine 2001 ex h aust emiss[...]

1-5 E Four Stars - Su per Ultra Low Emission The f our-star lab el identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board ’ s Ster ndrive and Inboard mar ine engine 2009 e xhaust emission standards. P ersonal Wa tercraft and Outboard mar ine engines ma y also comply with these stand ards . Engines meet- ing these standards have 90% lower emis- sion[...]

1-6 E EJU09980 Impor tant labels EJU13510 Label location UF1K11.book Page 6 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

1-7 E EJU13521 W arning labels 1 2 UF1K11.book Page 7 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

1-8 E 56 7 4 3 (For VX110 Deluxe only) UF1K11.book Page 8 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

1-9 E EJU13540 Other labels 9 0 8 AB C UF1K11.book Page 9 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

1-10 E EJU11770 Safety inf ormation The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of pr oper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator . Every opera tor should kno w the follo wing requirements before riding the watercraft. ● Bef ore o per ating the w atercraft, rea[...]

1-11 E EJU10011 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, objects , and other watercraft. Be aler t f or conditions that limit your visibility or bloc k your vision of others . ● Operate def ensively at saf e speeds and keep a saf e distance awa y from peo ple , objects, and other w ate rcr aft. ● Do not f o llo w directly behind w a[...]

1-12 E ● This watercraft is not equipped with light- ing require d f o r night operation. Do not operate the watercr aft after sunset or bef ore dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of coll iding with another boat, which could result in sev ere injur y or death. ● F ollow navigation r ules , and state/provin- cial and local laws that apply to [...]

1-13 E ● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. Y ou must decide whether to wear a hel- met while you ride f or recreation. Y ou should know that a helmet could help pro- tect you in cer tain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Al[...]

1-14 E ● Do not attempt to modify this watercraft! Modifications to your w atercraft ma y reduce saf ety and re liability , and render the watercraft unsaf e or illegal for use . ● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lany ard) to your wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stop s if the operator f alls off. After riding, rem[...]

1-15 E EJU17810 Hazar d information ● Ne ver star t the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorle ss gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a shor t time. Alw ays oper ate th e w atercraft in an open area. ● Hot oil tank, muffler , and engine su[...]

1-16 E ● F or VX110 Deluxe: Do not use the rev erse function to slow down or stop the w atercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ej ected, or impact the handlebars. Y ou could also damage the shift mechanism. This could increase the r isk of back/spinal injur y (paralysis), f acial i njuries, and bro- ken legs , an kles , and other bon[...]

1-17 E EJU17820 W ater-skiing Y ou can use the watercraft f or water-ski- ing if it has the seating capacity to carr y the operator , a rearward-f acing sp otter , and the water-skier when he or she is not skiing. The watercraft m ust also ha ve a cleat 1 designed to pull a ski towrope; do not attach the towrope to an y othe r lo cation. It is the [...]

1-18 E ● Y our control while p ulling a skier is aff ected b y the skier ’ s abil ity , as well as wat er and weather condi tions. ● When prepar ing to pull a skier , o per ate the watercr aft at the slowest possib le speed until the watercraft is well aw ay from the skier and slack in the towrope is taken up . Make sure that the rope is not [...]

1-19 E EJU11800 Rules of the Road Y amaha waterc raft is legally consid- ered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft m u st be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway o n which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets an d highw ays, there are waterw ay rules that a pply when you a[...]

1-20 E Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situatio ns that y ou ma y encounter with o t he r v essels which could lead to a col lision unless the Steering Rules are f o llo wed: Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on Crossing: you are tra veling across another vessel ’ s path Overtaking : y ou are passing or being p[...]

1-21 E Over taking If you are passing another v essel, you are the give-w ay v essel. This means that the other ve ssel is expected to maintain its course and speed. Y ou must stay out of its wa y until you are clear of it. Lik ewise, if another vessel is passing y ou, you should maintain your speed and direction so th at the other vessel can steer[...]

1-22 E This system uses buo ys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regu- lator y or advisor y inf or mation. These mar k- ers are white with blac k letters and orange borders. The y signi fy speed zones , restricted areas , dange r areas , an d gener al inf or mation. Remember , mar kings ma y v ar y by geo- graphic location. Alw a[...]

1-23 E EJU11810 T o g et more boating safety inf ormation Be inf or med about boating safety . Addi- tional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the f ollowing. United States Coast Guar d Consumer Aff a irs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Aff airs U .S. Coast Guard Headquar ters W ashi[...]

1-24 E EJU10061 Enjo y y our waterc raft responsibl y Y ou share the areas you enjoy when ridin g y our watercraft with others and with nature. So y our enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, waters , an d wildlif e with respect and cour tesy . Whene ver and wherev er you ride, think of yourself as the guest[...]

E 2 EJU10070 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS Location of main compon ents .............. 2-1 Operation of contro ls and other functions ................... ...................... .......... 2-5 Seat ............. ...................... ..................... 2-5 Hood ....................................................... 2-6 Fuel tank filler cap ..........[...]

2-1 E EJU10080 Location of main components 1 Handlebars Use to control direction. 2 Seat 3 Footwell Use to place f eet for balance. T o keep proper balance while f acing to the rear to watch the skier . 4 Sponsons 5 Gunwale 6 Fuel tank filler cap 7 Bow eye Use to attach rope for tr ansp orting, moor ing or towing the watercr aft in an emergency . 8[...]

2-2 E 1 Ste rn eye Use to attach rope for tr ansp orting or moor ing. 2 Intake grate Prev ents debris from getting into th e jet pump . 3 Reverse gate (VX110 Deluxe) Controls direction of jet thrust when in rev erse. 4 Ride plate 5 Jet thrust nozzle Changes the direction of jet thrust according to handlebar position. 6 Speed sensor 7 Stern drain pl[...]

2-3 E 1 Sta rt switch Push to star t the engine. 2 Engine shut-off s witch Remov e the clip to stop the engine and dis- able it from starting. 3 Clip Inser t into the engine shut-off s witch to enable star ting of the engine. Remov e to stop the engin e or pre vent acci- dental star ting of the engine or unauthor iz ed use of the watercraft. 4 Mult[...]

2-4 E 1 Air filter case 2 W ater separator 3 Fuel tank 4 Battery 5 Flush hose connector Use to flush the engine cooling water pas- sages. 6 Electrical bo x Protects electrical components fro m w ater . 7 Oil tank 8 Muffler 9 Spark plugs/Spark plug caps/Ignition co ils UF1K11.book Page 4 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

2-5 E EJU10090 Operation of contr ols and other functions EJU10100 Seat There is a seat latch 1 at the rear of the seat to remo ve the seat. T o remove the seat: Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the seat off. T o install the seat: Inser t the pr ojection on the front of th e seat into the sta y on the dec k, and then push the rear of the seat [...]

2-6 E EJU12130 Hood T o open the hood, pull the latch 1 up , and then lift the hood up. T o close the hood, push the hood down to lock it in place . N O TE: @ Make sure that the hood is properly secured bef o re oper ating the watercraft. @ EJU10120 Fuel tank filler cap T o remo ve the fuel tank filler cap 1 , tur n it counterclockwise . N O TE: @ [...]

2-7 E EJU20702 Remote contr ol transmitter (for VX110 Deluxe) The Y amaha Secur ity System and low- RPM mode settings are selecte d using the remote control transmitter. (See “ Y amaha Security System/Low-RPM mode ” on page 2-14 for inf or mation on using the remote control transmitter .) CAUTION: @ The Y amaha Security System and low- RPM mode[...]

2-8 E N O TE: @ While the engine is running, input from the remote control transmitter is not receiv ed. @ This de vice complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f o l- lowing two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful interf erence, and (2) this device m ust a ccept an y in terf erence received, including in[...]

2-9 E EJU10160 Engine shut-off s witch Inser t the clip 1 , on the end of the engine shut-off cord 2 , under the engine shut-off s witch 3 (blac k button). The engine will stop automatically when the clip is removed from the s witch, such as if the operator falls off the watercr aft. W A R N I N G @ ● Alwa ys attach the engine shut-off cor d to y[...]

2-10 E EJU10180 Thr ottle lever Squeeze the throttle le ver 1 to increase engine speed. Release the throttle lev er to decrease engine speed or to retur n it to the idle posi- tion. EJU11301 Cooling water pilot outlet This watercra ft is e quipped with a cooling water pilot outlet. When the engin e is running, cooling water is circulated in the eng[...]

2-11 E EJU19950 Steering system Y our watercraft can be steered b y tur ning the handlebars 1 in the directi on y ou wish to tra vel. When the handl ebars are turned, the angle of the jet thr ust nozzle 2 is changed and the direction of the watercraft is changed accordingly . Since th e strength of the jet thrust dete rmines the speed and degree of[...]

2-12 E EJU18771 Shift le ver (for VX110 Delux e) The shift lev er is located on the sta rboard (right) si de of the watercr aft an d is used to control the rev erse gate, which allows the watercr aft to mov e in rev erse or f orward. When the shift lev e r is in the re verse posi- tion, the watercraft can be launched from a trailer , or backed up o[...]

2-13 E EJU19670 Handgrip The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for boarding the watercraft and f or a spotter when facing rearw ard. W A R N I N G @ Do not use the handgrip to lift the water- craft. The water c raft could fall, whic h could result in severe injury . @ UF1K11.book Page 13 Thursday, J une 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

2-14 E EJU19940 Y a maha Engine Mana g ement System (YEMS) This model is equipped with an inte- grated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection, engine di agnostics, and the Off- Throttle Steering (O TS) system. EJU20723 Y a maha Security System/ Low-RPM mode (f or VX110 Deluxe) This watercraft is eq[...]

2-15 E EJU21572 Y amaha Securit y System loc k and unloc k modes (f or VX110 Deluxe) The lock and unloc k modes of this system can only be selected while the engine is stopped. When the lock b utton 1 i s pressed, the beeper sounds once. This indicates the lock mode is selected and the engi ne cannot be star ted. The “ SECURITY ” indicator ligh[...]

2-16 E EJU21582 Selecting the normal mode/ low-RPM m ode (for VX110 Delux e) The nor mal mode and low-RPM mode can only be selected when the engine is stopped in the unlock mode. Press the unlock b utton for more than 4 seconds to select the nor mal mode or low-RPM mode. Normal mode If the beeper sounds twice, the nor mal mode is activated. The wat[...]

2-17 E EJU20731 Multifunction meter This meter contai ns the f ollowing func- tions for help and con venience in operating the watercr aft. 1 T achometer 2 Speedometer 3 Hour meter/V oltmeter 4 Fuel meter 5 “ L-MODE ” indicator light (for VX110 Delux e) 6 W ar ning light 7 Fuel warning indicator 8 Engine ov erheat war ning indicator 9 Oil press[...]

2-18 E EJU17870 T achometer The engine spee d (r/min) is displa yed b y segments . Each segment indicates a 250 r/min increment. EJU20740 Speedometer The meter shows the w atercraft speed against water . N O TE: @ T o s w itch the speedometer display between kilometers and miles, push the select but to n 1 f or at least 1 second, within 10 seconds [...]

2-19 E EJU21172 Hour meter/V oltmeter N O TE: @ T o s witch the di spla y between the hour meter and voltmeter , push the select but to n 1 f or at least 1 second after the meter is displa yed f or more than 10 sec- onds. @ Hour meter The hour meter is provided to mak e it easy to f ollow the maintenance sched ule . The meter shows the hours of eng[...]

2-20 E EJU20770 Fuel warning indicator If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp ga l), the lowest tw o fu el le v el segments , the fuel warning indicator , and the war ning light all begin to blink. The b u zz er also star ts sound- ing inter mit tently . The warning signals will be cleared when the engine is rest[...]

2-21 E EJU21183 Engine ov erheat warning indicator This model is equi pped with an engine ov erheat warning system. If the engine star ts to ov erheat, the war n- ing light and the ov erheat war ning indicator blink, and then come on. The buzzer also begins to sound inte rmittently , and then it sounds continuously . After the light and indi- cator[...]

2-22 E EJU20801 “ SECURITY ” indicator light (for VX110 Deluxe) The “ SECURITY ” indicator light 1 comes on when the unlock mode of the Y amaha Security System is selected. The watercraft can be ridde n normally when this light is on. (See page 2-16 f or more information.) EJU20811 “ L-MODE ” indicator light (for VX110 Deluxe) The “ L[...]

2-23 E EJU10350 Storage compar tments A front storage compar tment and a glo ve compar tment are provided. N O TE: @ ● Make sure that the storage compar tments are proper ly secured bef ore operating the watercr aft. ● The storage compar tments are not designed to be water proof . If you carry objects that must be k ept dr y , such as the manua[...]

2-24 E EJU20821 Glove compartment A glov e compar tment 2 is located in fron t of the seat. T o open the glov e compar tment, sli de the latch 1 to ward y o u, and th en lift up the lid. T o close the glo ve compar tment, push the lid down until it locks securely . For VX110 Deluxe N O TE: @ ● A remov able be verage holder 3 , which includes a tr[...]

E 3 EJU10400 OPERA TION Fuel and oil ............ .................... ............... 3-1 Gasoline .............. ...................... ............. 3-1 Engine oil .......... ....................... ............... 3 - 3 Filling the fuel tank ............... .................. 3-3 Pre-operation checks .................... .......... 3-4 Pre-oper[...]

3-1 E EJU17980 Fuel and oil This watercr aft is equipp ed with a 4-stroke engine. Con ventional 2-stroke engine oil cannot be used. The engine utilizes an electronic fuel injection system to deliver the optimal air- fuel mixture ratio require d b y the engine. With optimal combustion conditions, this system is ab le to increase s tar tability and i[...]

3-2 E ● Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling. ● If y ou should swallo w some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline v apor , or get gasoline in y our eyes, get immediate medical attention. ● If any gasoline spills onto y our skin, immediate ly wash w ith soap and water . Chan ge cl o thing if gasoline spills on it. @ CAUTION: @ Use onl[...]

3-3 E EJU17990 Engine oil Use a combination of the re commended SAE and API oil classifications shown in the char t below . CAUTION: @ Use only 4-str oke engine oil. @ EJU21200 Filling the fuel tank CAUTION: @ Be careful when refueling. A void getting water or other contaminants in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor running or eng ine [...]

3-4 E EJU13460 Pre-operation chec ks EJU13470 Pre-operation chec k list Bef ore operating this w atercraft, perform the checks in the fo l lo wing check list. See the accompanying te xt in this chapte r f or deta ils on ho w to perform the checks. W A R N I N G @ If any item in the pre-operation ch e c k list is not working pr operly , have it insp[...]

3-5 E EJU10480 Pre-operation chec k points EJU21210 Engine compar tment V e ntilate the engine compar tment before each use. T o v e ntilate the engine compar tment, remov e the seat. (See pag e 2-5 f or seat remov al and install ation procedures.) Lea ve the engine compar tment open for a f ew min- utes to allow any fuel v apors to escape. While t[...]

3-6 E EJU21220 Fuel level Check the fuel system for leakage , crac ks, or malfunctions bef ore each use. (See page 4-11 for chec k points and correct procedures.) 1. Remo ve t he fuel tank filler cap to release any pressure that might hav e built up in the fuel tank. 2. Remov e the seat. (See page 2-5 f o r seat remov al and installation procedures[...]

3-7 E EJU21230 Engine oil level Check the engine oil le vel bef ore ea ch use. CAUTION: @ ● When chec king the engine oil level on water , be careful of other watercraft, boats, swimmer s, and obstacles. The water current and wind can cause the watercraft to move and lead t o a colli- sion. ● When chec king the engine oil level on land, suppl y[...]

3-8 E 4. Remov e the oil tank filler cap 1 , wipe the dipstick clean, and th en scre w the filler cap into the filler h ole completely . Remov e the filler cap again and check that the oil lev el is between the mini m um le vel mark 3 and maximum le v el mark 2 on the dipstic k. 5. If the oil lev el is below the minimum lev el mark, add e nough oil[...]

3-9 E EJU19610 W ater separator Check the water separator 1 for w at e r . Nor mally the w ate r separator is empty . The water separator retains any water enter ing through the fuel tank breather hose if the watercr aft is capsized. If water remains in the water separator , drain it by remo ving the drain screw 2 . Place a drain pan under the wate[...]

3-10 E EJU20581 Stern drain plug Check the stern drain plugs for proper installation. CAUTION: @ ● Make sure that the ster n drain plugs are tightened securely before launch- ing the water c raft. Otherwise, water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submer g e. ● Clean any f oreign materials, suc h as dir t or sand, fr [...]

3-11 E EJU21610 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguisher holder and cov er 1 are located in the front sto r age compar tment. T o store the fire e xtinguisher , unhook the band 2 and remov e the cover . Place the fire e xtinguish er in the holder , an d then place the cov er over the fire extin[...]

3-12 E EJU18340 Thr ottle Squeeze and release the throttle lev er se veral times to make sure that there is no hesitation in its trav el. It should be smooth ov er the complete range, and spring back to the idle position when r eleased. W A R N I N G @ Bef ore starting the engine, al ways chec k the operation of the thr ottle lever . @ EJU10570 Ste[...]

3-13 E EJU12451 Shift lever and re verse gate (for VX110 Deluxe) Check f o r p roper oper ation of the shift lev e r and re verse gate. Make sure that the re ve rse gate go es down completely when the shift lev er is pulled up . Also , make sure that the re verse gate goes up completely when the shift le ver is pushed do wn. W A R N I N G @ ● Mak[...]

3-14 E EJU10580 Jet unit Carefully check the jet intake f or weeds, debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of w ater . If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur , reduci ng jet thrust, and possibly damaging the j et pump . In some cases, the engine ma y ov erhe at because of lack of cooling water , and d am- age to the en gi[...]

3-15 E EJU18352 Switches CAUTION: @ Do not run the engine of th e watercraft for more than 15 seconds on land with- out supplying water , o therwise the engine ma y overheat. @ Check the star t s witch, the engine stop s wi t ch, and th e engine shut-off s witch for proper operation. Push the star t s witch 1 to star t the engine. As soon as the en[...]

3-16 E EJU18360 Operation W A R N I N G @ Before op erating your water craft, become familiar with all controls. Con- sult y our Y amaha d ealer about an y con- trol or f unction you do no t fully understand . Failure to und erstand how controls work could cause an accide nt or prevent y ou from a voiding an accident. @ CAUTION: @ Make sure that th[...]

3-17 E 2. F or th e first 5 minutes , r un the engine at trolling speed only . For the 30 min utes of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 5,000 r/min. For the 1 hour of operation after that, k eep th e engine speed below 6,500 r/min. 3. Proceed with nor mal operation. CAUTION: @ Fai lure to follow th e engine break-in pro- cedure coul[...]

3-18 E EJU20841 Star ting the engine W A R N I N G @ Never start the engine or let it run f or any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon ox- ide, a colorless, odorle ss gas that ma y cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time . Alwa ys operate the watercraft in an open area. @ 1. If the lock mode of the[...]

3-19 E 3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off s witch 2 and attach the engine shut-off cord 3 to your left wrist. W A R N I N G @ Check that the engine shut-off cor d is not fray ed or broken, and keep it free from the handlebars so the en gine stops if the operator falls off . The engine shut-off cord ma y not pull free if wrapped around the [...]

3-20 E EJU10660 Stopping the engine T o stop the engine, release the throttle lev e r , and then push the engine sto p s w itch (red button). W A R N I N G @ Y ou need thr ottle to steer . Shutting off the engine can cause y ou to hit an obsta- cle y ou are attempting to av oid. A colli- sion could result in severe injury or death. @ EJU21250 Leavi[...]

3-21 E EJU10680 Operating y our waterc raft EJU11650 Getting to know y our watercraft Operating your w ate rcr aft requ ires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. T ake the time to lear n the basic tech- niques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers . Operating your ne w watercraft can be a very enjoy able activity , prov[...]

3-22 E W ear prote c tive clothing. Se vere inter nal injuries can occur if w ater is forced into body cavities as resu lt of falling into the water or being near the jet thr ust nozzle. Normal s wimwear does not adequa tely protect against forceful wa ter e ntry into rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bot- tom or clothing that provi[...]

3-23 E EJU18370 Star ting the water craft W A R N I N G @ ● Scan constant l y for people , objects, and other water c raft. Be aler t f or con- ditions that limit y our visibility or block y our vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance awa y from people, objects, and other watercraft. ● Do not f ollow di[...]

3-24 E EJU10730 Starting and boarding in shallo w water 1. Do not star t the engine in less than 60 cm (2 ft) of wa ter . Put the watercraft in water that is deep enough, and then board the watercraft from the side or the rear . 2. Attach the engine shu t -off cord to y our left wrist, and then instal l the cl ip to the engine shut-off s witch. 3. [...]

3-25 E EJU10750 Boar ding and star ting in deep water W A R N I N G @ ● Operator and passeng er should prac- tice getting on board in shallow water before rid ing in deep water . Boarding in deep water requires more skill. ● The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the water craft may increase the ri[...]

3-26 E EJU21132 Boarding with passengers W A R N I N G @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is for ced into bod y cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle . Do not apply thr ottle until the passen- gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in fr ont of them or to [...]

3-27 E N O TE: @ The hea vier the total weight of the o perator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercra ft wh en the total weight e xceeds 240 kg (530 lb) includin g an y cargo. If it is difficult to balance the w atercraf t at a stand- still, proceed as follo ws: 1. The passenger must st[...]

3-28 E EJU18102 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft caps iz es, tur n it ov er immediately . Be sure to carefully f ollow the procedures below to pre vent injury o r damage to the watercr aft. W A R N I N G @ IMPR OPER UPRIGHTIN G CAN CA USE INJUR Y : ● Make sure that the engine shut-off cord is remo ved from the engine shut- of f swit ch. ● [...]

3-29 E 3. Star t the engine and operate the water- craft to discharge an y water remaining in the engine compar tment. (If the en gine does not star t, see page 5-7, “ T owing the watercraft ” or page 5-8, “ Submerged watercraft. ” ) CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine at full thr o ttle for at least one minute after the engine has been re[...]

3-30 E EJU19960 T urning the watercraft Steering con trol depends on the combi- nation of handlebar position and the amou nt of throttle . W ater suck ed i n through the intake g rate is pressuriz ed by t he impeller in the jet pump . As the pressurized w ater is e xpelled from the pump through the je t thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and [...]

3-31 E W A R N I N G @ ● Do not release the throttle le ver when trying to steer away fr om objects — yo u need thr ottle to steer . A collision could result in se vere injury or death. ● When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning . Sharp high-speed turns may cause the water craft to slide side- wa ys or s[...]

3-32 E EJU18501 Stopping the water craft The watercraft is not equipped with a sep- arate braking system. It is stopped by w ater resistance when the throttle le ver is released. F rom full speed, the wa tercraft comes to a complete stop in approximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle i s rel eased or the engine is stopped, although thi s d is- [...]

3-33 E EJU10810 Beaching the water craft 1. Make sure no obstructions, boats or s wimmers are near the beach. Release the throttle lev er about 10 0 m (330 ft) bef ore you reach the intended beaching area. 2. Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land. Remember : y ou nee d throttle to steer . 3. Get off the watercraft and p[...]

3-34 E EJU12541 Re verse on waterwa ys (for VX110 Deluxe) Re verse can be used f or slow-speed maneuvering when it is ne cessary to back up out of tight spots where you cannot tur n around. Rev erse can only b e used to slow down or stop duri ng slo w-speed maneuv er- ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift into re verse and gra[...]

3-35 E EJU13841 P ost-operation chec ks Alwa ys perform the following post-opera- tion chec ks after operating the watercr aft. 1. Remov e the watercraft from the w ater . 2. W ash down the hull, handlebars, and jet unit with fresh water . 3. Remov e the seat and check the engine compar tment f or water . T o drain excess water , re mo ve the ster [...]

3-36 E 7. If the watercra ft w ill be stored f or a week or more, lubricate inter nal engine com- ponents to help prev ent co rrosion. (See page 4-3 f or lubr ication procedures.) 8. Rinse the engine and engine compar t- ment with a small a mount of w ater . CAUTION: @ Do not use high pressure when rinsing the engine or engine compar tment as seve [...]

3-37 E EJU18111 T ranspor ting When transpor ting the watercr aft on a trailer , secure the ti e do wns to the trailer through the bow e ye and ster n e ye . CAUTION: @ ● Do not ro ute ropes or tie downs o ver the seat, as they may lea ve permanent marks on the seat ’ s surface. Also, wrap the ro pes or tie downs with tow- els or rags where the[...]

E 4 EJU10860 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Storage ........ ...................... ....................... . 4-1 Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1 Lubrication ........... ...................... ............. 4-3 Fuel system ............................................ 4-4 Battery ........... ....................... .................. 4-5 Cl[...]

4-1 E EJU18121 Storage W A R N I N G @ Alwa ys place the water craft upright in a horizontal po sition when storing it, oth- erwise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which could result in a fire hazard. @ Storage f or prolonged per iods of time, such as winter storage, requires pre v e nta- tive maintenance to ensure agains[...]

4-2 E 1. Put the watercraft on land in a hor iz ontal position. 2. Remov e the seat. (See page 2-5 f o r seat remov al and installation procedures.) 3. Remov e the flushing hose connector cap 1 , and then i nsert the garden hose adapter 2 into the flu s h ing hose con- nector 3 and tur n it until it is securely connected. 4. Connect the garden hose[...]

4-3 E EJU21620 Lubrication W A R N I N G @ Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces while the engine is hot. The spra yed substance or propellants could catch fire . @ 1. Remov e the seat. (See page 2-5 f o r seat remov al and installation procedures.) 2. Loosen the clamp screw 1 and discon- nect the air in take duct 2 . 3.[...]

4-4 E EJU19622 Fuel system W A R N I N G @ GASOLINE AND ITS V APORS ARE HIGHL Y FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when refueling, and keep awa y from sparks, flames, or other sour ces of ignition. ● Stop engine before refueling. ● Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position. ● Do not stand or sit on t[...]

4-5 E EJU19700 Battery If the watercr aft will not be used f o r more than a month, disconnect the negativ e ( – ) lead first, then the posi tiv e (+) lead and breather hose, and then remov e the battery from the watercraft. Clean the batter y casing u sing fresh wat er . If the batter y ter minals are dir ty or cor- roded, clean them with a wire[...]

4-6 E N O TE: @ The condition of the batter y can be known by chec king the spe cific g ravity of the elec- trolyte. How ev er , you can also know the con- dition of the batter y by measuring the voltage at both battery te rminals. Charge the batter y if the voltage is less than 12 v olts. It is recommended to ha ve a Y amaha dealer check the speci[...]

4-7 E EJU11971 Maintenance and adjustments P e riodic inspection, adjustme nt and lubri- cation will keep your watercr aft i n the saf est and most efficient condition p ossib le. Saf ety is an ob ligation o f the watercr aft owne r . Proper maintenance must be carr ied out to keep the e xhaust e mission and sound le vels within the re gulated limi[...]

4-8 E ● Modifications to this water craft not appro ved by Y amaha may cause loss of perf ormance or excessive noise, or render it unsaf e for use. Consult a Y amaha de aler bef ore a ttempting any changes. @ N O TE: @ A ser vice man ual is availab le for purchase through a Y amaha de aler f or owners who hav e the mechanical skills, tools, and o[...]

4-9 E EJU18741 Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual and tool kit It is advisable alw ays to carr y the Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual and tool kit with y ou whenev er you use the w atercraft. F or your con venience , a storage compar t- ment 1 is provided on the watercraft for the manual and tool kit. N O TE: @ T o protect these materials from wate[...]

4-10 E EJU13550 P eriodic maintenance chart The f ol lo wing char t gi v es ge ner a l guidelines f or per iodic maintenance. How ev er , depend- ing on your operating conditions maintenance ma y need to be performed more frequ ently . PMC-F1B1 ( ● ) This mark indicate s maintenance that y ou may do y ourself. ( ❍ ) This mark indicates wor k to[...]

4-11 E EJU18160 Inspecting the fuel system W A R N I N G @ Gasoline is highl y flammable and ex plo- sive. Fa ilure to chec k f or and repair a ny fuel leakage could result in fire or explo- sion. A fire or e xplosion can cause s e v e r e i n j u r y o r d e a t h . S h u t o f f t h e engine. Do not smoke. A v oid spilling gasoline. Fuel in hose [...]

4-12 E EJU21630 Changing the engine oil W A R N I N G @ Engine oil is extremel y hot immediatel y after the engi ne is turned off. Com ing into cont act with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns. @ CAUTION: @ ● Do not run the engine with too m u c h or not enough oil in the oi l tan k . O il could spray out and the engi[...]

4-13 E CAUTION: @ If oil is le aking or the oil pressu re warn- ing indicator comes on when the engine is running, immediately turn the engine off and have a Y amaha dealer chec k the watercraft. Contin uing to operate the engine under suc h conditions could cause severe engine damage . @ UF1K11.book Page 13 Thursday, J une 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

4-14 E EJU21280 Chec king the air filter element Hav e a Y amaha dea ler chec k and clean or replace the a ir filter element e ver y 12 months or ev er y 100 hours of oper atio n. EJU18891 Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle Check f or smooth operation of the handle- bars and jet thrust nozzle. T urn the handle bars as f ar as possible to the ri[...]

4-15 E EJU21290 Inspecting the shift cable (f or VX110 Deluxe) Place the shift lev er in the rev erse posi- tion. Make sure that the re verse gate mak es contact with the stopper 1 . If the re verse gate does not make contact with the stopper, ha ve a Y amaha dealer ser- vice it. EJU11040 Inspecting and adjusting the thr ottle cable Check that the [...]

4-16 E EJU21300 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs The spark plug is an importan t engine component and is easy to inspect. The con- dition of the spar k plug can indicate some- thing about th e condition of the engine. F or e xample, if one spark plug shows a distinctly diff eren t color , the e ngine could be defec- tive . Do not attempt to d[...]

4-17 E Measure the spar k plug gap a with a wire thickness gauge. Replace the spark plug or adjust the gap to specification if nec- essar y . T o install a spark plu g: 1. Clean the gasket surf ace. 2. Wipe any dir t from the threads of the spark plug. 3. Install the spar k plug, and then tighten it to specification. 4. Install the sp ark plug cap [...]

4-18 E EJU21310 Lubrication points T o keep moving par ts sliding or rotating smoothly , coat them with water-resistant grease. Recommended water-resistant grease: Yamaha Marine Grease/ Yamaha Grease A ● Throttle cable (handlebar end) Pull the throttle le ver and remo ve the seal 1 . Spra y a r ust inhibitor into the outer cable. Refit the seal s[...]

4-19 E For VX110 Deluxe: ● Shift cable (re verse gate end) UF1K11.book Page 19 Thursday, J une 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

4-20 E EJU19710 Inspecting the battery Check the le vel of the batter y electrolyte and make sure that the negative and posi- tive leads a re securely tightened. W A R N I N G @ ● Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe b urns, etc. Electrol yte contains sulfuric a cid. A v oid contact with skin, ey es, or c loth- ing. Anti[...]

4-21 E T o replenish the batte ry: 1. Make sure that the ele c trolyte lev el is between the upper 1 and lower 2 lev el marks. 2. Refill the batter y with disti lled w ate r if necessar y . CAUTION: @ Normal tap w ater contains minerals that are harmful to a battery . Use only dis- tilled water f or replenishing the battery . @ T o recharge the bat[...]

4-22 E EJU18231 Adjusting the fuel injection system The fuel injection system was set at the Y amaha factory . Have a Y a maha dealer ser- vice the watercr aft if necessar y . CAUTION: @ Do not attempt to adjust the fuel injection system. If the settings are c hang ed poor engine perf ormance and damage may result. @ EJU18240 Checking t he tr ollin[...]

4-23 E EJU21321 Replacing the fuses The fuses are in the electric al bo x 1 . T o replace a fuse: 1. Remo ve the cap 2 . 2. Replace the fuse 4 with the spare fuse 5 of the correct amperage by using the special tool 3 on the re verse side of the cap . W A R N I N G @ Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended. Substitution with a fus[...]

4-24 E EJU13590 Specifications MODEL ITEM Unit VX110 Sport/VX110 Deluxe W A TERCRAFT CAP ACITY Maximum pe ople on board Number of people 3 Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530) DIMENSIONS Length mm (in) 3,220 (126.8) Width mm (in) 1,170 (46.1) Height mm (in) 1,150 (45.3) Dry weight kg (lb) 32 5 (716) PERFORMANCE Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 75.[...]

4-25 E DRIVE UNIT Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump ty pe Axial flow , single st age Impeller rotat ion Countercloc kwise (viewed from rear) Jet thrust nozzle horizontal angle Degree 24 + 24 FUEL AND OIL Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Minimum octa ne rating PON RON 86 90 Recommended engin e oil SAE 10W -30, 20W -40, 20W -50 API SE, SF[...]

E 5 EJU11150 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES Troubleshooting ........... ....................... .... 5-1 Troubleshooting chart ........................... . 5-1 Emergency procedures ........... ............... 5-3 Cleaning the jet intake and impel ler ...... 5 -3 Jumping the battery ........................ ....... 5-5 Towing the water[...]

5-1 E EJU11160 T roub leshooting If you ha ve any troub le with your watercr aft, u se this section to chec k for the possib le cause. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure f o r replacement or repair is not described in this Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual, hav e a Y amaha dealer perform the nece ssary ser vice. EJU13670 T r oublesho[...]

5-2 E Engine runs irre gu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi- ble 3-3 Stale or contaminated Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Fuel tank W ater or dir t present Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Spark plug Foule d or defectiv e Replace 4-16 Incorrect heat range Replace 4-16 Gap incorrect A djust 4-16 Spark plug cap Loose[...]

5-3 E EJU11180 Emergency pr ocedures EJU21602 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caug ht i n the intak e or impeller , cavitation can occur , causing jet thrust to decrease ev en though engine speed r ises . If this conditi on is allow ed to continue, the engine will ov erheat and ma y seize . If there is an y sign that the[...]

5-4 E 2. Remov e any weeds or debris from around the drive shaft, impeller , pump housing, and jet thru st nozzle . If debris is difficul t to remo ve, consult your Y amah a dealer . CAUTION: @ Always a void operating your water craft in areas where weed growth is thick. If trav- eling in weeded areas is unav oidable, operate the engine alternately[...]

5-5 E EJU18440 J umping the batter y If the watercr aft batter y has run down, the engine can be star ted using a 1 2-v olt bat- ter y and jumper cab les. W A R N I N G @ Battery electrol yte is poisonous and dan- gerous , causing se vere burns , etc. Elec- trol yte contains sulfuric acid. A void contact with sk in, e yes or clothing. Antidotes Ext[...]

5-6 E EJU18450 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable 1 to the positive (+) ter minals of both bat- teri es . 2. Connect one end of the negativ e ( – ) jumper cab le 2 to the negative ( – ) termi- nal of the booster batter y 3 . 3. Connect the o ther end of the negativ e ( – ) cable to an engine ha nger 4 . CAUT[...]

5-7 E EJU19130 T o wing the watercraft If the watercr aft becomes inoperative in the water , it can be towed to shore. If the watercra ft must be towed in an emergency using a to wline, the operator should ri de the watercr aft, holding onto the handlebars. CAUTION: @ ● T ow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less, otherwise water could enter th[...]

5-8 E EJU19020K Submerged water craft If the watercr a ft is submerged or flooded with water , f ollow the procedure b elo w and consult a Y amaha de aler as soon as possi- ble . F ailure to do so ma y result in serious engine damage! In an emergency: 1. Beach the watercr aft and remove the ster n dr a in plugs to drain the w ater from the engine c[...]

5-9 E CAUTION: @ Do not star t the engine e ven after com- pleting the previous steps. An y water remaining i n the engine could cause seri- ous engine dama g e. @ 8. Install the spar k plugs, and then connect the spar k plug caps and fuel injector couplers. 9. Ha ve the watercr aft inspected by a Y amaha dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION: @ Be s[...]

E 6 EJU11240 APPENDIX Limited warranty ......... ...................... .... 6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ............ ....................... ............... 6-3 Index .................. ....................... ............ 6-4 UF1K11.book Page 1 Thursday, Ju ne 2, 2005 8:45 AM[...]

6-1 E EJU11720 Limited warranty LWT-NONCE Y AMAHA MO T OR CORPORA TION, U. S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W A RRANTY Y amaha Motor Co r porat ion is proud of its heritage and reputa tion for producin g products with high standards of qu ality and work man- ship . Product excellen ce provides the cornerstone f or our commitment to customer sat isfaction.[...]

6-2 E THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE T O ST A TE. Y AMAHA M O TOR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Bo x 6555 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A. The customer ’ s responsibili[...]

6-3 E EJU19862 Y AMAHA EXTENDED SER VIC E (Y .E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires w ith genuine Y amaha Extended Service (Y .E. S.). ● ● ● ● Y .E.S. is designed an d administered by Y amaha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisfaction. Y ou get uninterr upted f actor y-backe d coverage f or extr[...]

6-4 E EJU11250 Index A Adjusting the fuel injection system ........ 4-22 Approval label of emission control certificate ...................... ...................... ..... 1-3 B Battery .................... ....................... . 3-10, 4-5 Beaching the watercraft ................... ..... 3-33 Bilge ............ ......................... .......[...]

6-5 E Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-21 Leaving the watercraft ................ ........... 3-20 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .................... .................... 1-10 Limited warranty ...................... ................ 6-1 “ L-MODE ” indicator light (for VX110 Deluxe).................. .............. 2-[...]

6-6 E Transporting ...... ......................... ........... 3-37 Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1 Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1 Turning the watercraft ................ ........... 3-30 U United States Coast Guard ................... 1-23 W Warning labels ........................... ...........[...]

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