Yamaha DIC183 manual

2012 W a veRunner VX Spor t VX Delux e VX Cruiser OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL F2N-F8199-12 LIT -18626-09-35 U .S.A. E d it i on Read this manual carefully before operating this water craft. DIC183[...]

Read this manual carefully be fore operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the WaveRunner i f it is sold . UF2N12E0.book P age 1 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

Important manual information EJU30182 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This owner’s/o perator’s manual contains in- formation you w ill need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough under- standing of these simpl e instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamah a. If yo[...]

Table of contents General and important labels .......... . 1 Identific ation numbers . ............ ....... 1 Primary Iden tification (PRI-ID) number ............ ................. .............. 1 Hull Iden tificatio n Number (HIN) ........ 1 Engine s erial numbe r .......... .............. 1 Emiss ion control informa tion ... ....... 2 Approval [...]

Table of contents Transporting on a trail er .......... ..... 55 First-time operation ............. ............ 56 Engine b reak-in .... ............. ........... 56 Pre-operat ion checks ................ ...... 57 Pre-operati on chec klist ........ ............ 57 Pre-oper ation ch eck poin ts .......... 59 Pre-launc h checks ....................[...]

General and important labels 1 EJU30262 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification N umber (HIN), and engine serial num ber in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering gen uine parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also reco rd and keep these ID nu mbers in a s eparate place in case your watercraft i[...]

General and important labels 2 EJU30352 Emission control information This engine conforms to U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation s for ma- rine SI engines applicable at the time of man- ufacture. This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. EJU30402 Approval label [...]

General and important labels 3 EJU30431 Manufactured date labe l This label is attached to the top o f the cylinder head. (See page 45 for seat removal and in - stallation procedures. ) EJU30440 Star la bels This watercraft is labeled with a Califo rnia Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See be - low for a description of your particul ar label.[...]

General and important labels 4 exhaust emission s tandards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex - haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low Emission eng ines. Four Stars - Super Ult ra Low Emission The four-star label iden tifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board[...]

General and important labels 5 EJU30452 Important labe ls Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If hav e any questions, consult a Yamaha dealer. 12 11 5 1 6 8 2 7 9 10 4 3 4 3 10 UF2N12E0.book P age 5 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

General and important labels 6 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or m issing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements. 1 2 UF2N12E0.book P age 6 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

General and important labels 7 VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: UF2N12E0.book P age 7 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

General and important labels 8 EJU35925 Other labels UF2N12E0.book P age 8 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the co rrect direction to upright a capsized waterc raft. UF2N12E0.book P age 9 Mond ay, July 4, 2011 3: 25 PM[...]

Safety information 10 EJU30671 The safe use and operation of this w ater- craft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and ex- pertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following r equirements before riding the watercraf t. ● Before operating the watercraft, read this [...]

Safety information 11 teristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers. EJU30761 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, obj ects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe dis tance away from people, o[...]

Safety information 12 kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves. ● Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa- ter, bad weather, or wh en visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causin g injury or death. Be alert to the p ossibility of ad- verse weather. Take note of weather fore- casts and the prevai ling weather conditions befor[...]

Safety information 13 EJU30812 Operation requirements ● All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for personal water- craft use. ● Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occu r if water is forced into body cavities a s a result of falling into the water or being near[...]

Safety information 14 ● The operator and passengers s hould al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot- well when the w atercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases the chanc es of losing your balance, or hitting objects outside the watercraft with your feet. D o not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of th[...]

Safety information 15 boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be approved by the U SCG. EJU30830 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft: ● Sound-signaling device You should c arry a whistle or other sound- signaling device that can be used to s ignal other boats. See “ R ules of the R[...]

Safety information 16 EJU30870 Hazard information ● Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time i n an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon oxide, a color- less, odorless gas that may cause loss of consciou sness and death within a short time. Always operate the watercraft in an open area. ● Do not touch th e hot oil [...]

Safety information 17 tercraft as it could cause you to l ose control, be ejected, or impact the handleba rs. This could inc rease the risk o f back/spinal injury (paralysis), fac ial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and o ther bones. You could also damage the shift mec hanism. ● VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: Revers e can be used to slow do wn or sto[...]

Safety information 18 EJU30943 Water-skiing You can use the watercraft for water-skiing if it has the seating capacity to carry the op era- tor, a rearward-facing spotter, and the w ater- skier when he or she is not skiing. The watercraft mus t also have a cleat de- signed to pull a ski rope; do not attach the rope to any other location. It is the [...]

Safety information 19 Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything. After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, ap - ply enough throttle to raise the skier. ● Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could ex- ceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier [...]

Safety information 20 Give-way vessel The vessel which does not have the right-of- way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel. Normally, you shou ld not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel. You sh[...]

Safety information 21 provided the other vessel gives you the rig ht- of-way as it should. Overtaking If you are passing another vess el, you are the give-way vess el. This means that the other vessel is exp ected to maintain its co urse and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Lik ewise, if another vessel is passing you, [...]

Safety information 22 Many bodies of w ater used by boaters are en- tirely within the bou ndaries of a particular state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devise d for these waters. This system uses buoys and signs with dis- tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information. The se markers are white with black l[...]

Safety information 23 Remember, ma rkings may vary by geograph- ic location. Always consult local boating au- thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters. EJU30982 To get more boating safety information Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, inc luding the [...]

Safety information 24 EJU30991 Enjo y your w aterc raf t respo nsibly You share the areas y ou enjoy when riding your watercraft with others and with nature. So your enjoym ent includes a responsibil ity to treat these other people, a nd the lands, wa- ters, and wildlife with respect and courtes y. Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself [...]

Safety information 25 waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportu nities. UF2N12E0.book Page 25 Monday, July 4, 2011 3:25 PM[...]

Description 26 EJU40302 Watercraft glossary Trolling speed “ Trolling ” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are apply ing little or no throttle. The watercraft is down in the water, and there is no wake. Sub-planing speed “ Sub-planing ” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water s ur- face, but you are stil[...]

Descripti on 27 EJU31011 Location of main components Exterior 5 6 7 8 9 4 3 2 1 1 Hood 2 Handlebars 3 Seat (page 45) 4 F ootwell 5 Bow e ye (page 46) 6 Fuel filler cap (page 51) 7 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 35) 8 Gunwale 9 Sponson UF2N12E0.book Page 27 Monday, July 4, 2011 3:25 PM[...]

Description 28 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 10 11 1 Boarding platf or m 2 Cleat (page 47) 3 Handgrip (page 46) 4 Reboarding step (V X Cruiser) (page 46) 5 Jet thr ust nozzle 6 Rev er se gate (VX Delux e / VX Cruiser) (page 37) 7 Ride plate 8 Stern ey e (page 47) 9 Stern drain plug (page 54) 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake gr ate UF2N12E0.book Page 28 Monday, July 4[...]

Descripti on 29 5 4 1 2 3 10 11 12 7 6 8 9 1 Star t switch (page 33) 2 Engine shut-off swit ch (page 33) 3 Clip (page 33) 4 Engine shut-off cord ( lany ard) (page 33) 5 Engine stop s witch (page 33) 6 Glov e compar tment (page 48) 7 Multifunction inf orm ation center (page 40) 8 Rearview mirror 9 Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe / VX Cruise r)[...]

Description 30 Engine compartment 6 78 9 12 3 45 1 W ater separator (page 35) 2 Fuel tank 3 Air filter case 4 Battery (page 60) 5 Flushing hose connector 6 Electrical box 7 Spark plug/Spar k plug cap/ Ignition coil 8 Oil tank fi ller cap/Dipstic k 9 Oil tank UF2N12E0.book Page 30 Monday, July 4, 2011 3:25 PM[...]

Control function operation 31 EJU31024 Watercraft control functions EJU41370 Remote control tra nsmitter (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM Mode settings c an be selected by operating the remote control transmi tter. (See page 32 for Yamaha Security System setting proce - dures and page 38 for Low RPM Mode activa - tion[...]

Control function operation 32 two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includin g in- terference that may cau se undesired opera- tion. NOT ICE ECJ00030 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’[...]

Control function operation 33 TY ” indicator light blinks two or three times, then comes on. This indicates the un lock mode is selected. EJU31152 Engine stop switch “” The engine stop switch (red b utton) stops the engine when the sw itch is pushed. EJU31163 Engine shut-off switch “” The engine shut-off sw itch automatically stops the en[...]

Control function operation 34 in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never push the start switch while the engine is running. Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery will be discharged and the engine will not start. Also, the starter motor co uld be damaged. [ECJ01[...]

Control function operation 35 Since the strength of the jet thrust determines the speed and de gree of a turn, throttle must always be applied when attempting a turn, ex- cept at trolling speed. This model is equipped with the Yamaha En- gine Management System (YEMS) that in- cludes an off-throttle s teering (OTS) system. It will activate at plan i[...]

Control function operation 36 To drain water from the water separator: (1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the water separator. (2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the drain pan or s oak it up w ith the dry cloth so that it does not spill into the engine compartment. If any water spills into the[...]

Watercraft operation 37 EJU40011 Watercraft operation functions EJU40520 Revers e system (VX Delu xe / VX Cruis er) W ARNI NG EWJ0123 0 ● Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose contr ol, be ejected, or impact the handlebars. ● Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you b[...]

Watercraft operation 38 EJU40000 Watercraft operation modes EJU31417 Low RPM Mode (VX D eluxe / VX Cruis er) The Low RPM Mode is a function tha t limits the maximum engine s peed to approximately 90% of the maximum engine speed in the nor- mal mode. The Low RP M Mode ca n only be ac tivated and deactivated by operating the remote con- trol transmit[...]

Watercraft operation 39 “ L-MODE ” indicator light will come on when the engine is started. To deactivate the Low RPM Mode: Push the “ L-Mode ” (unlock) button on the re- mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec- onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and the “ SECURITY ” indicator light blinks two times, then comes on, the “ L-MO[...]

Instrument operation 40 EJU31458 Multifunction information cent er The multifunction information center disp lays various watercraft information. Multifunction information center initial op- eration When the multifunction information center is activated, all of the display segm ents come on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in the informatio[...]

Instrument operation 41 TIP: “ mph ” is selec ted as the display unit at the Yamaha factory. To switch the speedometer display units: Push the select button for at least 1 second, within 10 seconds after the multifunction infor- mation center is activ ated. The speedometer display changes. EJU31463 Tachometer The tachometer shows the e ngine sp[...]

Instrument operation 42 To switch to the hour meter from the voltme- ter: Push the select button for at least 1 second af- ter the multifunction information center is acti- vated for more than 10 s econds. The display switches to the hour meter from the voltmeter. Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the ba ttery voltage. When the battery voltage i s norm[...]

Instrument operation 43 cator light blink, and the buzzer sounds inter- mi tten tly . If the fuel level w arning is activated, refill the fuel tank as s oon as possibl e. (See page 51 for information on filling the fuel tank.) After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig - nals will b e cleared when the engine is restart- ed. TIP: Push the sele[...]

Instrument operation 44 could result in severe engine damage. [ECJ0004 1] TIP: Push the select button on the multifunction in- formation center to stop the buzzer. EJU31634 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a sho rt circuit is de- tected, the check engine warning indica tor and the “ WARNING ” indicator light b link, and the buzze[...]

Equipment operation 45 EJU40333 Equipment EJU31036 Seat The seat is removable. Remove the seat to a ccess the engine com- partment. VX Sport / VX Deluxe: VX Cruiser: To remove the seat: (1) Pull the seat latch up, and then lift up the rear of the seat. (2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it. To install the seat: (1) Insert the projections on the [...]

Equipment operation 46 (2) Push the rear of the seat dow n to secure- ly lock it in place. EJU31363 Handgrip The handgrip is us ed when boarding the wa - tercraft from the water and w hen the spotter is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use the handgrip to lift the water craft. The hand- grip is not designed to support the water- craft ’ s weight.[...]

Equipment operation 47 towing it in an emergency. (See page 94 for information on towing the watercraft.) EJU34881 Ster n eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it. EJU40420 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the cleat t[...]

Equipment operation 48 To open the bow storage comp artment: Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the rear of the hood. To close the bow storage compartment: Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place. To drain water from the bow storage com part- ment: (1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the storage compartment to drai[...]

Equipment operation 49 To open the glove compartment: Slide the glove compartment latch toward you, and then lift up the lid. To close the glove compa rtment: Push the lid down to securely lock it in pl ace. EJU41420 Beverage holder (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) The beverage holder is located in the glove compartment. (See page 48 for information on the[...]

Equipment operation 50 To use the fire ex tinguisher holder and co ver: (1) Pull the ho od latch up, and then lift up the rear of the hood. (2) Unhook the ba nd and remove the fire ex- tinguisher cover. (3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder, and then p lace the cov er over the fire ex- tinguisher. (4) Securely fas ten the cover and the fire[...]

Operation and handling re quirements 51 EJU31822 Fuel requirements EJU37165 Fuel W ARNI NG EWJ0028 2 ● Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- tremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of in- jury when refueling, follow these in- structions. ● Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- jury or death. Handle gasoline with[...]

Operation and handling requirements 52 (6) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximatel y 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the en gine or the sun can cause fuel to spil l out of the fuel tank. Do not leave the watercraft with a full tank in direct su[...]

Operation and handling re quirements 53 ● When checking the engine oil level on wa- ter, moor the watercraft so that it will not drift away. To check the engine oil lev el: (1) With the engine stopped, place the water- craft in a precisely level posi tion on land or launch the watercraft. (2) Look in all directions, and then start the engine. (Se[...]

Operation and handling requirements 54 EJU40021 Draining the bilge water NOT ICE ECJ01301 Do not run the engine at full throttle when bilge water remains in the engine compart- ment. The bilge water can splash into the engine, which can result in severe dam- age. EJU40033 Draining the bi lge water on land To drain the bilge water on land: (1) Loose[...]

Operation and handling re quirements 55 engine, which can result in severe dam- age. [ECJ 00553] EJU33464 Transporting on a trailer When transporting the watercraft on a trailer, secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes. NO TICE: Do not at- tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow eye an[...]

First-time operation 56 EJU32785 Engine break-in NOT ICE ECJ00431 Failure to perform the engine break-in could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine damage. The engine break-in is ess ential to allow the various compon ents of the engine to wear and polish th emselves to the correct operat- ing clearances. This ensu res proper perfor-[...]

Pre-operation checks 57 EJU31981 W ARNI NG EWJ0041 1 Failure to inspect or maintain the w atercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac- cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any pro b- lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the watercraft inspected by a [...]

Pre-operation checks 58 TIP: To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used. Hood Check that the hood is s ecurely close d. 65 Seat Check that the seat is securely installed. 45 POST -LA UNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged f rom the cooling wa- ter pilot outle[...]

Pre-operation checks 59 EJU32281 Pre-operation check points EJU40545 Pre-lau nch c hecks Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op- eration checklist while the watercraft is on land. To perform the pre-launch checks: (1) Remove the seat. (See page 45 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (2) Perform the checks and make sure that there ar[...]

Pre-operation checks 60 the dipstick attached to the oil tan k filler cap. (See page 52 for in formation on checki ng the engine oil level.) EJU32455 Bilge water check Make sure that no bilge water has c ollected in the engine compartment. If bilge water has collected in the engine compartment, drain it. (See page 54 for information on draining the[...]

Pre-operation checks 61 whole range, a nd that the free pla y is not ex- cessive. Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned, and that there is no difference between the right and left fully turned positions of the jet thrust nozzle. EJU32634 Reverse system[...]

Pre-operation checks 62 Operate the sh ift lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth thr oughout the whole range. Also, mak e sure that the reverse gate moves up and down acc ording to the op- eration of the shift lever and that the gate makes contact with the stoppers. (See page 37 for reverse system operation.) EJU32594 Throttle l[...]

Pre-operation checks 63 together. The engine shut-off cord (lan- yard) may not pull free when the operator falls off, allowing the watercraft to contin- ue to run and cause an accident. [EWJ01220] EJU32675 Switch checks NOT ICE ECJ01310 Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without suppl[...]

Pre-operation checks 64 EJU32533 Fire extinguisher check Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. To check the fire extinguisher, see the instruc- tions supplied b y the fire extinguish er manu- facturer. Always keep the fire extinguisher secured in the holder with its c over in place. Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A fir[...]

Pre-operation checks 65 EJU41440 Hood check Push down on the rear of the hood and make sure that it is securely closed. EJU40144 Post-launch checks Perform the post-launch c hecks in the pre-op- eration checklist w hile the watercraft is in the water and the engine is running. To perform the post-launch checks : (1) Launch the watercraft. (See page[...]

Operation 66 EJU32902 Operating your watercraft W ARNI NG EWJ0051 0 Before operating your w atercraft, become familiar with all of the controls. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion that you do not fully understand. Fail- ure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding a n accident. EJ[...]

Operation 67 EJU40210 Riding position Operator riding position The operator should grip the handlebars firm- ly with both hands and s it astride the seat with both feet on the floor of the footwell. Passenger riding position The passenger(s) should hold o n firmly, either to the person i n front of them or to the hand- grip provided, and sit astrid[...]

Operation 68 is attached correctly. If the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached correctly, it may not pull free when the operator falls off, allowing the water- craft to continue to run and cause an accident. [EWJ 00581] (4) With the throttle lever relea sed, push the start switch (green button) to start the en- gine. (See page 33 for inf[...]

Operation 69 throttle lever is in the fully closed (idle) posi- tion. VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: When the shi ft lever is i n the forward position and the engine is running, the watercraft will move forward. The watercraft will move for- ward at trolling speed even if the throttle lever is in the fully clos ed (idle) position. (See page 37 for informa[...]

Operation 70 B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually. C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minim um thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreas ing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability im mediately after rele[...]

Operation 71 soon as the throttle lever is rele ased, but will coast for a distance b efore fully stopping. If you are not sure you can st op in time before hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in another direction. W ARNI NG EWJ0074 4 ● Allow adequate stopping distance. ● Take early action t o avoid collisions. R e- member, watercraft [...]

Operation 72 run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa- tercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing im- peller damage and engine overheating. [ECJ0047 2] TIP: VX Cruiser: This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step, w hich can b e lowered and used to assist in r[...]

Operation 73 in front of them or to the handgrip provid- ed. The heavier the total weight of the op erator and passenger(s), the more difficult it wi ll be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft when the total weight excee ds 240 kg (530 lb) including any cargo. To board at a standstill: (1) Board as noted in the p revious section[...]

Operation 74 (8) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then start off slowly. To board when it is difficult to balance at a standstill: (1) Have the pass enger(s) steady the water- craft, and then board as noted in the pre- vious section “ Boarding alone ” . (2) Grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the fo[...]

Operation 75 ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. ● Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. A void sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you a[...]

Operation 76 ● Be sure to shut the eng ine off by pulling on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. ● Do not put your hands in the intake grate. If the watercraft caps izes, turn it over immedi - ately. To upright the watercraft: (1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-o ff swi tch. (2) Swim to t[...]

Operation 77 (2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 100 m (330 ft) before you reach the intended beaching area. (3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land. WARNING! You need thrott le to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are att empting to avoid. A collision could resu[...]

Care and storage 78 EJU37145 Post-operation care W ARNI NG EWJ0033 0 Always place the watercraft upright in a horizontal position when storing it, other- wise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which could create a fire hazard. After using the watercraft, always take it out of the water, clean it, and store it. Lea ving the [...]

Care and stor age 79 flows out continually from the jet thrust nozzle. (7) Run the engine at idling speed for about 3 minutes watchi ng the engine condition. If the engine stops w hile flushing, turn the water supply o ff immediately and perform the procedure again from step 6. NOTICE: Do not supply water to the cooling water passages when the en- [...]

Care and storage 80 Antidotes External: Flush with water. Internal: Drink l arge quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of m agnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im - mediately. Eyes: Flush with w ater for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Batteries produce e xplosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.[...]

Care and stor age 81 Checking the battery bands Make sure that the battery ban ds are not damaged. To store the battery: (1) Clean the battery cas e using fresh water. (2) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod- ed, clean them using a wire brush. (3) Apply YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE to the battery terminals . (4) Store the battery in a cool , dry[...]

Care and storage 82 EJU33492 Long-term storage W ARNI NG EWJ0033 0 Always place the watercraft upright in a horizontal position when storing it, other- wise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which could create a fire hazard. Storage for long peri ods of time, such as win- ter storage, requires preventive mai ntenance to ens[...]

Care and stor age 83 ● VX Deluxe / VX Cruis er: Shift cable (reverse gate end) EJU41660 Rustproofing Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engi ne Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en- gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Sil- icone Protectant and Lubric ant. Rustproofing the internal engine compo- nents Rustproof the internal engine co[...]

Maintenance 84 EJU33757 Maintenance Periodic checks an d lubrication will k eep your watercraft in the safest and most efficient con - dition possible. Therefore, make sure to carry out the periodic m aintenance. Safety is an ob- ligation of the watercraft owner. Proper main - tenance must be carried out to keep the exhaust emission and sound level[...]

Maintenance 85 EJU37062 Periodic maintenance chart The periodic maintenanc e chart gives general guide lines for periodic maintenanc e. Have a Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the foll owing chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating co nditions. If you have any ques- tions, consult a Yamah a[...]

Maintenance 86 EJU36942 Engine oil an d oil filter W ARNI NG EWJ0034 0 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. NOT ICE ECJ00991 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en- gine could [...]

Specifications 87 EJU34542 Specificatio ns Watercraft capacity: Maximu m peo ple on bo ard: 3 pers on Maximu m load capacit y: 240 kg ( 530 lb) Dimensions: Length: VX Spor t 3220 m m (126.8 in ) VX De luxe 3220 mm (126 .8 in) VX Cruis er 3270 m m (128. 7 in) Width: 1170 mm (46. 1 in) Height: 1160 mm (45. 7 in) Dry weigh t: VX S port 334 kg (736 lb)[...]

Trouble recove ry 88 EJU34561 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troub leshooting chart to check for th e pos- sible cause. If you cannot find the cause, cons ult a Yamaha dealer. EJU34595 Troubleshooting chart Confirm the possible cause and rem edy, and then refer to the applicable page. TR OUBLE POSSIBLE CA USE [...]

Trouble recovery 89 Engine runs irregu- larly or stalls Fuel E mpty Refill as soon as pos- sible 51 Stale or contaminat- ed Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer — Fuel tank Water or dir t present Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer — Spark plug Fouled or def ective Ha ve serviced by Y amaha dealer — Incorrect heat range Have ser viced by Y amaha d[...]

Trouble recove ry 90 Wat erc r af t sl o w o r loses power W atercraft operation mode (VX Deluxe / VX Cr uiser) Low RPM mode acti- vat ed Deactivate Lo w RPM Mode 38 Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 91 Impeller damaged or worn Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 91 Engine over- heat warning Engine speed r educ- tion control activated Clean jet int[...]

Trouble recovery 91 EJU34623 Emerge ncy procedure s EJU34634 Cleaning the je t intake a nd impeller W ARNI NG EWJ0078 2 Before attempting to remove weeds or de- bris from the jet intake or impeller area, shut the engine off and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in- jury or death could result from coming in contact with the rot[...]

Trouble recove ry 92 (2) Remove any weeds or debris from around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel- ler, jet pum p housing, and jet thrus t noz- zle. If debris is difficult to remove, consult a Yamaha dealer. EJU34641 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery ha s run down, the en- gine can be started using a 12-volt booster battery and jumper [...]

Trouble recovery 93 (2) Loosen the cap on the electrical box and remove it. (3) Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage by using the fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap. WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif- ferent amperage than recommended. Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can ca use extensive el[...]

Trouble recove ry 94 If the fuse immedia tely blows again, the elec- trical system may be defective. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft. EJU34715 Towing the watercraft W ARNI NG EWJ0081 1 ● The operator of the tow ing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid tr af- fic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the operat[...]

Consumer information 95 EJU34781 Limited warranty Y AMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. W ATERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage and reputation for producing products with high standards of quality and workman- s hip. Product excellence provides the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfaction. The Yama[...]

Consumer information 96 THIS W ARRA NTY 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 T OR 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 custome[...]

Consumer information 97 EJU34801 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty expires with gen uine Y am aha Extended Service (Y .E.S.). • Y .E.S. is designed and administere d by Y amaha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisf action. Y ou get uninterrupted factor y-back ed cov erage for e xt[...]

Index A After removin g the watercraft from the water .................... ................. .. 77 Approval lab el of emission cont rol certificate ..................... ................. .......... 2 B Battery ca re ................ ................. ............. 79 Battery ch ecks............ ................. ............. 60 Battery, ju mping [...]

Index Low R PM Mode (VX Deluxe / VX Cruise r) .............. ........ 38 Lubricat ion.................. ................. ............. 82 M Main co mponents , location o f .......... ........ 27 Mainten ance.................... ................. ........ 84 Manufac tured date lab el................... .......... 3 Multifun ction in formation cente[...]

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