Yamaha 2012 WaveRunner VX Cruiser, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2012 WaveRunner VX Sport VX Deluxe VX Cruiser F2N F8199 51 E0 UF2N51E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2N51E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 3: ...ential personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00071 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00091 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to ...

Page 4: ...ty System VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 26 Engine stop switch 27 Engine shut off switch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 Steering system 28 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Water separator 29 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Reverse system VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 31 Watercraft operation modes 32 Low RPM Mode VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 32 Instrument operation 34 Multifunction information ce...

Page 5: ...watercraft 69 Beaching and docking the watercraft 70 Operating in weeded areas 71 After removing the watercraft from the water 71 Care and storage 72 Post operation care 72 Flushing the cooling water passages 72 Cleaning the watercraft 73 Battery care 73 Long term storage 76 Cleaning 76 Lubrication 76 Rustproofing 77 Maintenance 78 Maintenance 78 Tool kit 78 Periodic maintenance chart 79 Engine oi...

Page 6: ...oval and installation pro cedures MODEL VX1100C L VX Sport VX1100B L VX Deluxe VX1100A L VX Cruiser EJU30300 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30311 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 39 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary Identification PRI ID number loc...

Page 7: ...rtment See page 39 for seat re moval and installation procedures 1 Emission control information label location 1 1 Emission control information label location 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMSTO CALIFORNIA AND U S EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES REFERTOTHE OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS THISVESSEL MEETS U S EPA EVAP STAND...

Page 8: ...EJU30431 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head See page 39 for seat removal and in stallation procedures 1 Manufactured date label location 1 UF2N51E0 book Page 3 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 9: ...els 4 EJU30452 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 2 12 8 15 1 9 3 4 5 10 14 11 6 7 6 7 11 13 UF2N51E0 book Page 4 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 10: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 2 UF2N51E0 book Page 5 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 3 4 UF2N51E0 book Page 6 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 UF2N51E0 book Page 7 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 13: ...ral and important labels 8 VX Deluxe VX Cruiser EJU36652 Other labels The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft UF2N51E0 book Page 8 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 14: ... important labels 9 For Canada only Except for Canada VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter 13 14 UF2N51E0 book Page 9 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 15: ... they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30740 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know your local operator age and training requirements This watercraft is designed to carry the op erator and up to 2 passengers Ne...

Page 16: ...nce boat not a toy Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back spinal injury pa ralysis facial injuries and broken legs an kles and other bones Do not jump wakes or waves Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa ter bad weather or when visibility is poor this may lead to an accident causing injury or death Be alert to the possibility of ad verse weather Take note of weathe...

Page 17: ...l water entry into the rec tum or vagina All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection Such clothing in cludes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you op...

Page 18: ...be engaging in closed course competi tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft always perform the pre opera tion checks listed on page 51 before operat ing the watercraft The operator and passengers should al ways keep their feet on the floor...

Page 19: ...boating rules and be sure to check behind you be fore making a turn See Safe boating rules on page 18 EJU30840 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft Sound signaling device You should carry a whistle or other sound signaling device that can be used to signal other boats Visual distress signals It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de vice which is appro...

Page 20: ... turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is deceler ating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed Prac...

Page 21: ...or people behind you before shifting into re verse Keep away from the intake grate while the engine is on Items such as long hair loose clothing or PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts o...

Page 22: ...internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier in many places it is required by law Let th...

Page 23: ... Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers such as another boat or watercraft can cause loss of steering control and cre ate a hazardous condition If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation op erate slowly and cautiously EJU30970 Safe boating rules...

Page 24: ...hese is unavoidable ride slowly and obey all laws Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within regu lated limits You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out Remember pollution can be harmful to the environment Do not refuel or add oil...

Page 25: ...er speed The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water There is a wake Bow The front end of the watercraft Stern The rear end of the watercraft Starboard The right side of the watercraft when facing forward Port The left side of the watercraft when facing forward Bilge water Water that has collected in the engine compartment Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS YEMS is an integr...

Page 26: ...in components Exterior 5 6 7 8 9 4 3 2 1 1 Hood 2 Handlebars 3 Seat page 39 4 Footwell 5 Bow eye page 40 6 Fuel filler cap page 45 7 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 8 Gunwale 9 Sponson UF2N51E0 book Page 21 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 27: ...age 41 3 Handgrip page 40 4 Reboarding step VX Cruiser page 40 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Reverse gate VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 31 7 Ride plate 8 Stern eye page 41 9 Stern drain plug page 48 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2N51E0 book Page 22 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 28: ... 27 5 Engine stop switch page 27 6 Glove compartment page 42 7 Multifunction information center page 34 8 Rearview mirror 9 Remote control transmitter VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 25 10 Beverage holder VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 43 11 Shift lever VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 31 12 Throttle lever page 28 UF2N51E0 book Page 23 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 29: ... 1 Water separator page 29 2 Fuel tank 3 Air filter case 4 Battery page 54 5 Flushing hose connector 6 Electrical box 7 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 8 Oil tank filler cap Dipstick 9 Oil tank UF2N51E0 book Page 24 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 30: ...rol transmitter is not completely waterproof Do not sub merge the transmitter or operate it un derwater If the transmitter is submerged dry it with a soft dry cloth and then check that it is operating prop erly If the transmitter is not operating properly contact a Yamaha dealer Keep the remote control transmitter away from high temperatures and do not place it in direct sunlight Do not drop the r...

Page 31: ...ote control transmitter is operated and by the SECURITY indicator light of the multi function information center See page 34 for information on the multifunction information center TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 32 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction...

Page 32: ...is not running remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent accidental starting or unauthorized operation by children or others EJU41650 Start switch NOTICE ECJ01310 Do not run the engine over 4000 r min on land Also do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat The start switch green button starts the en gine when the swit...

Page 33: ... lever is squeezed VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System has been select ed See page 26 for Yamaha Security Sys tem setting procedures EJU31211 Throttle lever The throttle lever increases the engine speed when the lever is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU31261 Steering system By turning the handlebars in th...

Page 34: ...of the cool ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis charged from the cooling water pilot outlet There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the port left side of the watercraft To check for prop er operation of the cooling system make sure that water is being discharged from the cool ing water pilot outlet If water is not being dis charged from the outlet stop the engine and check the jet i...

Page 35: ...en the drain screw to drain the water Catch the draining water in the drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth so that it does not spill into the engine compartment If any water spills into the watercraft be sure to wipe it up with a dry cloth 3 Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops UF2N51E0 book Page 30 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 36: ...ing discharged from the jet thrust nozzle This allows the watercraft to move in reverse To shift into reverse 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the reverse position The reverse gate will lower and the watercraft will start moving in reverse at trolling speed To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and ...

Page 37: ... L MODE indicator light of the multifunc tion information center See page 34 for infor mation on the multifunction information center TIP If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center performs the ini tial operation and then the setting is selected To activate the Low RPM Mode Push the L Mode unlock button on the re mote...

Page 38: ...onds Once the beeper sounds two times and the SECURITY indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indicator light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is deac tivated When the Low RPM Mode is deacti vated the watercraft returns to the normal operation mode 1 L Mode unlock button 1 SECURITY indicator light 2 L MODE indicator light L Mode 1 1 2 UF2N51E0 book Page 33 Thursday June 16 2011 2 3...

Page 39: ...ceive any operation input within 25 sec onds after the engine stops the center will turn off and enter a standby state When the engine is started again the displays return to their state before the center turned off and then the center starts to operate normally EJU35024 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditions EJU31503 Speedometer The speedometer shows th...

Page 40: ...he engine speed EJU31555 Hour meter voltmeter The hour meter voltmeter has both an hour meter function and a voltmeter function By switching the meter it can be used as either an hour meter or a voltmeter TIP The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha factory Hour meter The hour meter shows the total number of hours that the engine has been running since the watercraft was new TIP The elapsed time w...

Page 41: ...eter Push the select button for at least 1 second af ter the multifunction information center is acti vated for more than 10 seconds The display switches to the voltmeter from the hour meter EJU31514 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The amount of re maining fuel is shown using eight display seg ments which disappear two at a time as the fuel...

Page 42: ...ent have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft TIP Push the select button on the multifunction in formation center to stop the buzzer EJU31609 Engine overheat warning If the engine temperature rises significantly the engine overheat warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently Then the en gine overheat warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light...

Page 43: ... a short circuit is de tected the check engine warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the check engine warning is activated im mediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine TIP Push the select button on the multifunction in formation center to stop the buzzer UF2N51E0 book Page 38 Thursday June 1...

Page 44: ...artment 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 front of the seat into the stays on the deck 1 Seat latch 1 UF2N51E0 book Page 39 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 45: ...water When boarding the watercraft push the re boarding step down until it stops The step re turns automatically to its original position when released WARNING Do not use the reboarding step to lift the watercraft The reboarding step is not designed to sup port the watercraft s weight If the reboard ing step breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ01211 NOTICE ECJ00...

Page 46: ...atercraft s weight If the cleat breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ01510 EJU31683 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments The storage compartments are not designed to be waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry put them in a waterproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely b...

Page 47: ...he drain plug on the bottom of the storage compartment to drain the wa ter into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU41550 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat The glove compartment is removable 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 50 0 L 13 2 US gal 11 0 Imp gal Load limit 5 0 kg...

Page 48: ...for information on the glove compartment The beverage holder is removable Do not place any items in the beverage holder while riding Otherwise the items may fall out of the beverage holder EJU40991 Fire extinguisher holder and cover The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo cated in the bow storage compartment 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 7 0 L 1 8 U...

Page 49: ... fire extinguisher in the holder and then place the cover over the fire ex tinguisher 4 Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex tinguisher with the band 5 Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place Make sure that the hood is securely closed before using the watercraft 1 Hood latch 1 Band 2 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 1 1 2 UF2N51E0 book Page 44 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37...

Page 50: ...anol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings E 85 is a fuel blend containing 85 ethanol and therefore must not be used in this watercraft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en gine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con ...

Page 51: ...ediately af ter the engine is turned off Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00391 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank otherwise the engine could be damaged Make sure that debris and water do not enter the oil tank filler hole Debris and water in the engine oil can cause serious engine damage TIP When c...

Page 52: ...nd remove it and then wipe the attached dipstick clean 7 Screw the oil tank filler cap into the filler hole until it stops Remove the oil tank fill er cap again and make sure that the en gine oil level is between the minimum and maximum level marks 8 If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark consult a Yamaha dealer If the engine oil level is below the minimum level mark...

Page 53: ...damaged allowing water to enter the engine compartment Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge ECJ00361 EJU40534 Draining the bilge water on water A small quantity of bilge water will remain in the engine compartment even after the bilge water is drained on wate...

Page 54: ...art of the watercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the trailer Otherwise the watercraft may be damaged Wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or damage VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Do not transport the watercraft with the shift lever in the reverse position Otherwise the re verse gate may hit an ob...

Page 55: ...omponent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 46 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 61 for information on starting the engine 3 For the first 5 minutes operate with the engine at idling speed 4 For the next 30 minutes operate with the engine speed below 5000 r min 5 For the next 1 hour operate...

Page 56: ...vel 54 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 54 Reverse system VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check the reverse system for proper operation 55 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation Check the throttle lever free play 56 Remote control transmitter VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 56 Engine shut off cord lan yard Che...

Page 57: ... seat is securely installed 39 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling wa ter pilot outlet while the engine is running 59 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for proper operation 59 Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed 59 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE UF2N51E0 book Page 52 Thursday June 16 2011 2 37 PM ...

Page 58: ...can result in fire or explosion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found the fuel sys tem must be repaired by a qualified me chanic Improper repairs can make the watercraft unsafe to operate Make sure that there is no damage leakage or other problem in the fuel system Check Fuel filler cap and seal for damage Fuel tank for damage and leakage Fuel hoses and joints for damage an...

Page 59: ...ted prop erly EWJ00451 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the minimum and maximum level marks WARNING Never operate the wa tercraft if the battery does not have suffi cient power to start the engine or if it shows any other signs of decreased pow er Loss of battery power may leave you stranded EWJ01240 Make sure that the battery is securely held in place EJU32613 Steering system chec...

Page 60: ... there is no difference between the right and left fully turned positions of the jet thrust nozzle EJU32634 Reverse system checks VX Deluxe VX Cruiser WARNING EWJ00031 Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched Difference between fully turned positions of jet thrust nozzle distances A and B Maximum 5 mm 0 20 in UF2N51E0 book Page 55 Thursda...

Page 61: ... position when released Make sure that there is the proper amount of throttle lever free play when the throttle lever is in the fully closed idle position EJU40112 Remote control transmitter check VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures and page 32 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures EJU32663 ...

Page 62: ... the start switch to make sure that the engine starts 3 As soon as the engine starts running push the engine stop switch to make sure that the engine stops immediately 4 Restart the engine and then pull the en gine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to make sure that the engine stops immedi ately EJU40101 Storage compartment checks Make sure that the storage c...

Page 63: ... Jet intake checks Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged or clogged with weeds or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 85 for in formation on the jet intake EJU32475 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them and then make sure that the plugs are not damaged and that there is no foreign ma terial on the threads NOTICE Before in stalling the stern ...

Page 64: ...r pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 29 for information on the cooling water pilot outlet EJU32713 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifunction information center operates properly See page 34 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function information center EJU40171 E...

Page 65: ...ive you an understanding of the watercraft and its opera tion Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33005 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre operation...

Page 66: ... not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe inju ry To start the engine 1 VX Deluxe VX Cruiser If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security Sys tem setting select the unlock mode See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures 2 Move the watercraft to an are...

Page 67: ... red button to stop the en gine WARNING You need throttle to steer Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe in jury or death EWJ00601 EJU32872 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent acciden tal starting or unauthorized operation by chil dren or others ...

Page 68: ...or slow down before turn ing Sharp high speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin throwing the operator and passenger s overboard which could cause an injury Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throt tle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled fr...

Page 69: ...le steering OTS system It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by continu ing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handle bars The OTS system does not function be low planing spee...

Page 70: ...s it could cause you to lose control be ejected or impact the handlebars EJU41580 Operating the watercraft in reverse VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po sition The watercraft will move in reverse See page 31 for information on the reverse system Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo ple behind you before shifting into reverse EJU36086 Boarding the watercraf...

Page 71: ...hand 2 Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on the boarding platform and then move to the seat and sit astride 3 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 4 Grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the footwell 5 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33169 Boardi...

Page 72: ... the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the footwell 4 Have the first passenger move to the rear of the watercraft 5 Have the first passenger board using the same procedure as the operator place their feet on the floor of the footwell and securely hold on to the operator 6 Have the second passenger follow the same procedure When the second pas senger is boarding try to ...

Page 73: ...Have the second passenger pull them selves up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling position and balance there Look in all directions and then gradually accelerate Then have the second pas senger crawl onto the seat while main taining their balance 7 Have the second passenger sit astride the seat place their feet on the floor of the footwell securely hold on to the per son in front of them or...

Page 74: ... around so that the bow faces the direc tion you wish to go 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 1 Launch the watercraft and then move the shift lever to the reverse position See page 31 for information on the reverse system 2 Attac...

Page 75: ...watercraft clock wise NOTICE Do not turn the water craft over counterclockwise otherwise water can enter the engine which can result in severe damage ECJ00541 3 Start the engine and operate the water craft at planing speed to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 48 for information on draining the bilge water If the engine does not start see Towing the watercraft on page 88 or...

Page 76: ... se vere injury or death EWJ00601 4 Come alongside the dock and get off the watercraft EJU37193 Operating in weeded areas Always avoid using your watercraft in areas where weed growth is thick If operating in weeded areas is unavoidable alternately squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed Weeds tend to become clogged more when operating at a ste...

Page 77: ...ot run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat Flush the cooling water passages to prevent them from clogging with salt sand or dirt 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the seat See page 39 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to a garden hose 4 Loosen the flushing hose connector...

Page 78: ...mation on rust proofing the internal engine compo nents 3 Rinse the engine and engine compart ment with a small amount of water NOTICE Do not use high pressure water when rinsing the engine or en gine compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00571 4 Drain the water from the engine compart ment See page 48 for information on draining the bilge water 5 Wipe the engine and engine compart m...

Page 79: ...minals are not corroded or damaged Make sure that the breather hose is not clogged or damaged Checking the electrolyte level Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks If the electrolyte level is low add distilled wa ter to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery otherwise battery life could be shortened...

Page 80: ...ttery 1 Place the battery in the battery compart ment and hook the battery bands onto the holders 2 Connect the positive battery lead red to the positive battery terminal NOTICE Reversal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts ECJ00261 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the battery WARNING Fire or explosion could...

Page 81: ...he watercraft for a pro longed period such as winter storage top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 73 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU40633 Lubrication Use a suitable marine grease a...

Page 82: ...intake duct 3 Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake open ing for 3 seconds WARNING Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor prod ucts on engine surfaces while the en gine is hot The sprayed substance or propellants could catch fire EWJ00261 4 Connect the air intake duct and securely tighten the clamp screw 5 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start the engine in a well ...

Page 83: ...ch are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine re pair establishment or individual Warranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealership WARNING EWJ00311 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perfo...

Page 84: ...ery Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean replace Lubrication points Lubricate Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Fuel system Check Fuel tank Check clean Engine idling speed Check adjust Throttle shaft Check Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet thrust nozzle angle Check adjust Shift cable and re v...

Page 85: ...enough oil in the engine otherwise the en gine could be damaged It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil and the engine oil filter However if you choose to change the oil and filter on your own consult a Yamaha dealer Engine oil Replace 80 Oil filter Replace 80 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 m...

Page 86: ...cold 0 25 0 34 mm 0 0098 0 0134 in Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug CR9EB Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery capacity 12 V 19 Ah Charging system Flywheel magneto Drive unit Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Impeller rotation Counterclockwise Jet thrust nozzle angle 24 0 24 0 Fuel ...

Page 87: ... out Replace fuse and check wiring 86 Battery Run down Recharge 73 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 73 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 73 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 45 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water...

Page 88: ... Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Cracked torn or damaged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel injec tion system Faulty or clogged in jectors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning light or in dicator blinks or comes on Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 45 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha de...

Page 89: ...speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 37 Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer ...

Page 90: ...engine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the watercraft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00653 If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel ler is clogged with weeds or debris return to shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the wa tercraft 1 Place a suitable clean clo...

Page 91: ...craft battery Do not touch the positive jumper ca ble to the negative jumper cable 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery terminals of both batteries 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the negative jumper cable to an engine hanger 4 Start the engine and then disconnect the jumper cab...

Page 92: ...t has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possi ble fire EWJ00802 4 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 5 Securely install the seat in its original po sition 1 Electrical box 2 Cap 1 2 1 Spare fuse 2 Fuse 3 Cap 1 Fuse puller Fuse amperage Battery fuse 30 A Main relay drive fuse 10 A Electronic throttle valve fuse 10 A Security system fuse VX Del...

Page 93: ... water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe en gine damage ECJ01330 Tow the watercraft at 8 km h 5 mph or less NOTICE Tow the watercraft at 8 km h 5 mph or less otherwise water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01321 EJU36155 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is subm...

Page 94: ...e overheat warning 37 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 56 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 53 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equipment 39 F Fire extinguisher check 58 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 43 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 57 Flushing the cooling water passages 72 Fuel 45 Fuel level check 53 Fuel level met...

Page 95: ... Cruiser 55 Reverse system VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 31 Riding position 61 Rustproofing 77 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 58 Seat 39 Speedometer 34 Start switch 27 Starting off 68 Starting off from a trailer 69 Starting the engine on water 61 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 54 Stern drain plug checks 58 Stern eyes 41 Stopping the engine 62 Stopping the watercraft 64 Storage co...

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