Yamaha VX manual

2007 W a veRunner VX/VX Spor t/ VX Delux e/VX Cruiser OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! F1K-F8199-12 U .S.A. E d it i on LIT -18626-06-86[...]

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Important manual information EJU30180 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 Rough wate r operation ............. ....... 66 Post-oper ation care ...................... 66 Transporting ... ............. ................. 67 Maintenance and care ......... ............ 68 Storage ................. ............. ........... 68 Flushi ng the coo ling syste m ........... . 68 Lubrica tion .......... ...........[...]

General and important labels 1 EJU30260 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 s pare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate pl ace in case your watercraft is st[...]

General and important labels 2 EJU30350 Emission control information This engine conforms to 2007 U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or Cali- fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for marine SI engines. This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. EJU30400 Approval label of emission control certi ficate Th[...]

General and important labels 3 One Star - Low Emission The one-star label i dentifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board ’ s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine eng ine 2001 exhaust emissi on standards. Engines me et- ing these standard s have 75% lower emis- sions than con ventional carbureted two - stroke engines. These engines are e[...]

General and important labels 4 EJU30450 Important labe ls UF1K12E0.book Page 4 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

General and important labels 5 EJU35910 Warning labels UF1K12E0.book Page 5 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

General and important labels 6 For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser only UF1K12E0.book Page 6 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

General and important labels 7 EJU35922 Other labels UF1K12E0.book Page 7 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

General and important labels 8 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft. UF1K12E0.book Page 8 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Safety information 9 EJU30670 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 o[...]

Safety information 10 teristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers. EJU30760 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 11 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 12 EJU30811 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 13 ● NEVER operate the watercraft after con - suming alcohol or taking other drugs. ● For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the pre-opera - tion checks li sted on page 45 before o perat- ing the watercraft. ● The operator and passengers s hould al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the f[...]

Safety information 14 ● According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica- tion, with a capac ity of two pounds or more when naviga ting in waters under U SCG ju- risdiction. In addition, most state and local boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be [...]

Safety information 15 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 16 legs, ankles, and o ther bones. You could also damage the shift mec hanism. ● For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser: Reverse can be used to slow do wn or stop during slow-speed maneuv ering, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse and gradua lly increase en- gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob- stacles [...]

Safety information 17 EJU30940 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 Remember, ma rkings may vary by geograph- ic location. Always consult local boating au- thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters. EJU30980 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 23 EJU30990 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 [...]

Features and functions 24 EJU31010 Location of main components Front view 1 Handlebars 2 Seat 3 F ootwell 4 Sponsons 5 Gunwale 6 Cooling water pilot outlet 7 Fuel tank filler cap 8 Bow ey e 9 Hood UF1K12E0.book Page 24 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Features and functions 25 Rea r vi ew 1 Stern ey es 2 Intake gr ate 3 Rev er se gate (f or VX Delux e/VX Cruiser ) 4 Ride plate 5 Jet thr ust nozzle 6 Speed sensor 7 Stern drain plugs 8 Cleat 9 Handgrip UF1K12E0.book Page 25 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Features and functions 26 Control system 1 Start switch 2 Engine shut-off swit ch 3 Clip 4 Multifunction information center 5 Rearview mi rrors (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruis- er) 6 Shift le ver (f or VX Deluxe/ VX Cruiser ) 7 Thr ottle lever 8 Glov e compar tment 9 Remote control transmitter ( f or VX De- luxe/V X Cr ui ser) 10 Engine stop s witch 11 Eng[...]

Features and functions 27 Engine compartment 1 Air filter case 2 W ater separator 3 Fuel tank 4 Battery 5 Flushing hose connector 6 Electrical box 7 Oil tank 8 Muffler 9 Spark plugs/Spar k plug caps/Ignition coils UF1K12E0.book Page 27 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Features and functions 28 EJU31020 Operation of controls and other functions EJU31031 Seat There is a seat latch at the rear of the seat to remove the seat. To remove the seat: Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the seat off. VX/VX Sport/VX D eluxe VX Cruiser To install the seat: Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the stay on th[...]

Features and functions 29 To close the hood, push the hood down to lock it in place. NOTE: Make sure that the hood is s ecurely closed before operating the watercraft. EJU31090 Fuel tank fille r cap To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it coun- terclockwise. NOTE: Make sure that the fuel tank fil ler cap is se- curely closed before operating th[...]

Features and functions 30 ● If the remote control transmitter needs a new battery or is not operating proper ly, contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself. NOTE: While the engine is running, input from the re- mote control transmitter is not receive d. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is [...]

Features and functions 31 ● To prevent accidental starting of the en- gine or unauthorized use by children or others, always remove the c lip from the engine shut-off switch when the engine is not running. EJU31190 Star t swit ch Push the start switch (green button) to start the engine. NOTE: The engine will not start when the lock mode of the Ya[...]

Features and functions 32 NOTE: ● If the cooling water passages are dry, it will take about 6 0 seconds fo r the water to reach the outlet after the engine is started. ● Water discharge may not be constant at idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to check that water disc harges properly. EJU31260 Stee ring sy stem Your watercraft can be s[...]

Features and functions 33 W ARNI NG EWJ0003 0 ● Make sure that the throttle lever is com- pletely released and that the engine is at idle before shifting into reverse. ● 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. ● Use reverse for slow-speed[...]

Features and functions 34 EJU31370 Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) This model is equipped with an integrated, computerized m anagement system that con- trols and adjusts ignition tim ing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics , and the off-throttle steer- ing (OTS) system. EJU31380 Yamaha Se curity System and lo w- RPM mode (for VX Deluxe /VX C[...]

Features and functions 35 “ Selecting the normal mode/low -RPM mode ” for operation mode information.) EJU31411 Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM mode (for VX Deluxe/VX Cr uiser) The normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be se lected when th e engine is stopped in the unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the remote control transmitter for mo[...]

Features and functions 36 EJU31451 Multifunction informa tion center This meter contains th e following functions for help and convenience in operating the water- craft. CAUTION: ECJ00071 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water or over 4000 r/min on land when checking the op- eration of the meter, otherwise the engine[...]

Features and functions 37 The fuel level me ter has eight seg ments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel level is most accurate when the wa- tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa - ter. EJU31550 Hour meter/voltmeter NOTE: To switch the display between the hour me ter and the voltmeter, push the sele[...]

Features and functions 38 sure warning indicator be gin to blink, and the buzzer sounds intermittently. At the same time, the engi ne speed is limited to help pre- vent damage. If this occurs, reduc e the engine speed, return to shore, and then check the engine oil level. (See page 47 for engine oil level checking procedures.) If the oil level is l[...]

Features and functions 39 death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump. CAUTION: ECJ00040 If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating, consult a Yamaha deal- er. Continuing to oper ate at higher speeds could result in severe engine damage. NOTE: Press the select button on the mul tifunction met[...]

Features and functions 40 ridden normally whe n this light is on. (See page 34 for more information.) EJU35010 “ L-MODE ” indicator light (for VX De- luxe/VX Cruiser) The “ L-MODE ” indicator light c omes on when the low-RPM mode is selected. (See page 35 for more information.) EJU31680 Stora ge compartm ents A front storage compartment and[...]

Features and functions 41 To close the front storage c ompartment, push down on the rear of the hood until it latches securely. NOTE: Make sure that the hood is s ecurely closed before operating the watercraft. EJU31752 Glove compartment The glove compartmen t is located in front of the seat. To open the glov e compartment, slid e the glove compart[...]

Features and functions 42 ● Keep the remote control transmitter in the transmitter holder w hen operating the wa- tercraft. 1 Bev erage holder 2 T ransmitter holder UF1K12E0.book Page 42 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Operation 43 EJU31820 Fuel and oil This watercraft is equi pped with a 4 -stroke en- gine. Conventional 2-stroke engine o il cannot be used. The engine utilizes an elec tronic fuel injection system to deliver the optimal air-fuel ratio re- quired by the engine. By ensuring the optimal combustion conditions, this sys tem is able to increase st artab[...]

Operation 44 EJU31890 Engine oil Use a combin ation of the recom mended SAE and API engine oil classifications shown in the chart below. CAUTION: ECJ00280 Use only 4-stroke engine oil. EJU31930 Filling the fuel tank CAUTION: ECJ00290 Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting water and other contaminants in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can cause [...]

Operation 45 EJU31980 Pre-opera tion checks EJU31990 Pre-operation check list Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accom- panying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks. W ARNI NG EWJ0041 0 If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspect[...]

Operation 46 NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be made eac h time the watercraft is used. These checks can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time sp ent to ensure safety and reliability. UF1K12E0.book Page 46 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Operation 47 EJU32280 Pre-operation check points EJU32310 Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment before each use. To ventilate the engine compartment, remove the seat. (See page 28 for seat r emoval and installation procedures.) Leave the engine compartment open for a fe w minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape. While the engine co[...]

Operation 48 NOTE: If the ambient temperatu re is 20 ° C (68 ° F) or less, warm up the engine for an additional 5 minutes. (3) Remove the seat. (See page 28 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (4) Remove the oil tank fille r cap, wipe the dipstick clean, and then screw the filler cap into the filler hole completely. Re- move the filler[...]

Operation 49 To drain water from the bilge: (1) Remove the stern drain pl ugs. (2) Raise the bow of the watercraft un til the water drains. (3) After the water has drained, wipe the bilge with dry rags to make sure that it is thoroughly dry. (4) Install the stern drain plugs. CAUTION: ECJ00360 ● Before installing the stern drain plugs, clean the [...]

Operation 50 Make sure that the battery is securely h eld in place. EJU32530 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguis her holder and c over are lo- cated in the front storage compartment. To store the fire extinguisher, unhook the band and remove the cov er. Place the fire ex- tinguisher in the ho[...]

Operation 51 whole range. Also, ma ke sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned, and that there is no free play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle. EJU32630 Shift lever and reverse gate (for VX De- luxe/VX Cruiser) Check the shift lever and reverse gate for proper operation. Make sure that the reverse ga te go[...]

Operation 52 EJU32650 Jet intake Carefully check the jet intake for we eds, de- bris, or anything else that might restrict the in- take of water. If the jet intake is clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust, and possibly damaging the jet pump. In some cases , the engine may o verheat be- cause of lack of c ooling water, and damage to t[...]

Operation 53 EJU32670 Switches CAUTION: ECJ00410 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds when checking the s witches on land without supplying water, otherwise the engine could overheat. Check the st art switch, the engine stop switch, and the engin e shut-off switch for proper operation. Push the start switch to start the engine. As soon as[...]

Operation 54 EJU32740 Operation 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. CAUTION: ECJ00460 [...]

Operation 55 colorless, odorless gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate the w atercraft in an open area. (1) If the lock m ode of the Yamaha Security System is selected (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser), use the remote c ontrol transmit- ter to select the unlock mode. (See page 34 for Yamaha Security System [...]

Operation 56 (4) Push the start switc h (green button), and then release it as soon as the engine starts to run. NOTE: The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squeezed. CAUTION: ECJ00480 ● Never push the start switch while the en- gine is running. ● Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds, otherwis e the battery will [...]

Operation 57 EJU32900 Operating your watercraft EJU32951 Getting to know your watercraft Operating your watercraft requires skills ac- quired through practic e over a period of time. Take the time to learn the bas ic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneu - vers. Operating your n ew watercraft can be a very enjoyable activity , prov[...]

Operation 58 fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. A full wetsuit can also protec t against hypothermia (subnormal body temperature) and abra - sions. Footwear and gloves are recommended . Eye protection is recommen ded to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewe[...]

Operation 59 ● Practice reboarding in shallow wa ter be- fore riding in deep water. EJU33090 Boarding and starting in shallow water (1) Launch the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep. W ARNI NG EWJ0064 0 Never operate in water that is less t han 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your chance of hit[...]

Operation 60 EJU33140 Boarding alone (1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft and place both hands on the boarding plat- form, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand. (2) Pull yourself up to a kneeling po sition on the platform, and then move to the seat and sit astride. (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yo ur left wrist, an[...]

Operation 61 (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yo ur left wrist, and then attach the c lip to the en- gine shut-off switch. (3) Have the passengers move to the rear of the watercraft. (4) Have a passenger board and sit astride the seat. If a second passenger i s board- ing, have him or her follow the same pro- cedure. NOTE: When a pass enger i[...]

Operation 62 position, then move to the s eat and sit astride to balance the watercraft. (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yo ur left wrist, and then attach the c lip to the en- gine shut-off switch. (4) Start the engine and keep it at idl e. (5) Have the second passenger pull him or herself up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling posi t[...]

Operation 63 ride plate while push ing down on the gun- wale with your right hand or foot. NOTE: If the port (left) side of the capsize d watercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise. CAUTION: ECJ00540 Do not turn the watercraft over counter- clockwise, otherwise wat[...]

Operation 64 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 65 put until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed. EJU33280 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa- rate braking system. It is stopped by water re- sistance when the throttle lever is released. From full speed, the watercraft comes to a complete stop in approxim ately 100 m (330 ft) after the th[...]

Operation 66 during slow-speed man euvering, such as when docking. Once the engi ne is idling, s hift into reverse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people be - hind you before shifting into reverse. EJU33350 Rough water operation The force of landing after jumpi ng can cause a strong impact on both the w[...]

Operation 67 (6) Drain residual water from the exhaust system by a lternately squeezing and re- leasing the th rottle lever for 10 to 15 sec- onds while the engin e is running. CAUTION: ECJ00560 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds, otherwise the engine could over- heat. (7) If the watercraft will be stored for a week or more, lubricate i[...]

Maintenance and care 68 EJU33490 Stor age 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 ensure a[...]

Maintenance and care 69 water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to 15 seconds. (8) Stop the engine. (9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in - stall the flushing hose c onnector cap. EJU33610 Lubrication W ARNI NG EWJ0026 0 Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces w hile the en- gine[...]

Maintenance and care 70 ● Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition. ● Stop the engine before refueling . ● Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position. ● Do not stand or sit on the watercraft while refueling in case of fire. ● Take care not to spill gas[...]

Maintenance and care 71 (2) Rinse the engine and bil ge area with fresh water. Drain all of the w ater and wipe up any remaining moisture with clean, dry rags. CAUTION: ECJ00110 Do not use high-pressure water when rins- ing the engine and bilge area as severe en- gine damage could result. (3) Spray the engine ’ s exterior with a rust in- hibitor [...]

Maintenance and care 72 use. Consult a Yamaha dealer before at- tempting any modifications. NOTE: A service manual is available for p urchase through a Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechani cal skills, tools, and othe r equipment necessary to perform main te- nance not covered by this owner ’ s/operator ’ s manual. EJU33800 Owner ’ s/[...]

Maintenance and care 73 EJU33820 Periodic maintenance chart The following chart gives gen eral guidelines for periodic maintenance. How ever, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently de pending on your operating conditions. This “” mark indicates maintenanc e that you may do yourself. This “” mark indicates work to be don e by a[...]

Maintenance and care 74 * This o peration s hould be perform ed after e very use . V alve cl earance Check, adjust — Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Pa g e 10 hour s 50 hour s 100 hour s 100 hour s 200 hour s 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months UF1K12E0.book Page 74 Friday, July 28, 2006 10:35 AM[...]

Maintenance and care 75 EJU34210 Chec king th e fuel sy stem W ARNI NG EWJ0038 0 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. Failure to check for and repair any fuel leakage could result in a fire or explo- sion. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. Shut the engine off. Do not smoke. Avoid spilling gasoline. Fuel in the fuel line[...]

Maintenance and care 76 CAUTION: ECJ00190 If oil is leaking or the oil pressure warn ing indicator comes on when the engine is running, immediately shut the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the wa- tercraft. Continuing to operate the engine under such conditions could cause severe engine damage. EJU34310 Air f ilter el ement Have a Yamaha [...]

Maintenance and care 77 If the reverse gate does not mak e contact with the stopper, have a Yamaha de aler service it. EJU34360 Chec king and adjusti ng the t hrottl e cable Check that the throttle cable moves bac k to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within sp ecification. (1) Squeeze and release the throttle lev [...]

Maintenance and care 78 To install a spark plug: (1) Clean the gasket su rface. (2) Wipe any dirt from th e threads of the spark plug. (3) Install the spa rk plug, and then ti ghten it to the specified torque. (4) Install the spark plug cap. NOTE: ● Wipe off any water on the spark plug or in- side the spark plug cap be fore installing the cap. Pu[...]

Maintenance and care 79 ● For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser: Shift cable (reverse gate end) EJU34450 Chec king t he bat tery Check the level of the battery ele ctrolyte and make sure that the negativ e ( – ) and positive (+) battery leads are tightened securely. W ARNI NG EWJ0079 0 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and d an- gerous, causing severe bur ns[...]

Maintenance and care 80 (1) Remove all of the battery caps. (2) If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled water to raise it to the specified le vel. (3) Set the charging rate to 1.9 ampere and charge the battery slowly until the explo - sive gases are discharged vigoro usly from the battery cells. To install the battery: (1) Place the battery [...]

Specifications 81 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: 3220 mm (126.8 in) Width: 1170 mm (46. 1 in) Height: 1150 mm (45. 3 in) Dry weigh t: VX 31 9 kg (7 03 lb) VX S port 319 kg (703 lb) VX De luxe 322 k g (710 lb) VX Cr uiser 323 kg (712 lb[...]

Trouble recove ry 82 EJU34560 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause. If you cannot find the ca use, or if the procedure for replaceme nt or repair is not described in this owner ’ s/ operator ’ s manual, have a Yamah a dealer perform the necessary service. EJU34591 Trouble[...]

Trouble recovery 83 Engine runs irregu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos- sible 44 Stale or contaminat- ed Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 75 Fuel tank Water or dir t present Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 75 Spark plug Fouled or defectiv e Replace 77 Incorrect heat range Replac e 77 Gap incorrect Adjust 77 Spark plug cap Loose[...]

Trouble recove ry 84 EJU34620 Emerge ncy procedure s EJU34630 Cleaning the je t intake a nd impeller If weeds or de bris get caught in the jet intake or impeller, cavitation c an occur, causing jet thrust to decrease eve n though engine speed rises. If this condition is allowed to continue, the engine wi ll overheat and may s eize. If there is any [...]

Trouble recovery 85 CAUTION: ECJ00660 ● Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting underneath the watercraft to protect it from abrasions and scratches. ● Always turn the watercraft over onto its port (left) side. ● When turning the watercraft on its side, support the bow so t hat the handlebars are not bent or damaged. (2) Remove any weeds or[...]

Trouble recove ry 86 gine. Any wrong connection could dam- age the electrical system. (4) Start the engine, and then disc onnect the jumper cables by reversi ng the steps above. CAUTION: ECJ00690 ● Never push the start switch while the en- gine is running. ● Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds, otherwis e the battery will be[...]

Trouble recovery 87 W ARNI NG EWJ0080 0 Do not use fuses of higher amperage than recommended. Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause ex- tensive electrical system damage and pos- sible fire. EJU34710 Towing the watercraft If the watercraft becomes inop erative in the water, it can be towed to shore. If the watercraft must be[...]

Trouble recove ry 88 plers get wet, they could corr ode, which could lead to poor connections. (5) Crank the eng ine for 5 seconds at wide open throttle. Repeat this step until all of the water in the cylinders ha s been ex- pelled. (6) Spray a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil into each spark plug hole for 5 s econds. (7) [...]

Consumer information 89 EJU34780 Limited warranty Y AMAHA MO TOR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W ARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage and reputa tion for producing products w ith high standard s of quality and w ork man- ship . Product e xcellence provid es the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfa cti[...]

Consumer information 90 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 91 EJU34800 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires with genuine Y amah a 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 Air filter element .......................... ............. 76 Approval lab el of emission cont rol certificate ..................... ................. .......... 2 B Battery .................. ................. ............. 49, 70 Battery, c hecking............. ............ ............. 79 Battery, ju mping .............. ..............[...]

Index Multifun ction inform ation center ....... .. 36, 53 O Oil pres sure warning i ndicator.......... ........ 37 Operatin g your watercra ft......................... 57 Operatio n ............. ........... ................. ........ 54 Operatio n of contr ols and o ther functio ns ................. ................. ............. 28 Operatio n r[...]

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