Yamaha WaveRunner VX 2015, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2015 WaveRunner VX VX Deluxe VX Cruiser F2X F8199 70 E0 UF2X70E0 book Page 1 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2X70E0 book Page 1 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 3: ...006 42 EC relating to Machinery Standards EN 61000 6 2 D Aa Aa B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H Engine Type PWC engine Combustion cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of engine model 6EX Name ID number of Notified Body SNCH 0499 EC Type examination certificate number SNCH 94 25 2003 44 0048 identif...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00072 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00092 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 m...

Page 5: ...VX Cruiser 27 Engine stop switch 28 Engine shut off switch 28 Start switch 28 Throttle lever 29 RiDE lever 29 Steering system 29 Cooling water pilot outlet 30 Water separator 30 Watercraft operation 32 Watercraft operation functions 32 Shift system 32 Watercraft operation modes 34 Low RPM Mode VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 34 No wake mode VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 35 Cruise assist VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 37 Instru...

Page 6: ...ing off 77 Capsized watercraft 78 Beaching and docking the watercraft 79 Operating in weeded areas 79 After removing the watercraft from the water 79 Care and storage 81 Post operation care 81 Flushing the cooling water passages 81 Cleaning the watercraft 82 Battery care 82 Long term storage 85 Cleaning 85 Lubrication 85 Rustproofing 85 Maintenance 87 Maintenance 87 Tool kit 87 Periodic maintenanc...

Page 7: ...age 49 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL VX1100C P VX VX1100B P VX Deluxe VX1100A P VX Cruiser EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30312 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 44 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary ...

Page 8: ... plate affixed on the craft A full explana tion of this information is given in the relevant sections of this manual Design category of this personal water craft C Category C This watercraft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ ated wave heights significant wave heights up to 2 m 6 56 ft see the following TIP Such conditions may be encountered in ex posed inland wa...

Page 9: ... height is the mean height of the highest one third of the waves which approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer However some waves will be dou ble this height UF2X70E0 book Page 3 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 10: ...ls 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 2 10 1 6 7 11 6 7 11 13 8 3 4 5 9 12 14 UF2X70E0 book Page 4 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 11: ...mportant labels 5 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements F1B U41B1 21 F2S U41B1 20 1 2 UF2X70E0 book Page 5 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F0M U41B2 11 F1B U41B2 01 3 UF2X70E0 book Page 6 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 F1B U41B1 31 F2S U41B1 30 F1B U415B 11 F1S U415B 11 F0V U41B1 31 4 5 UF2X70E0 book Page 7 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 14: ...al and important labels 8 F0V U41E1 41 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 F0V U41DB 12 F0V U41E1 41 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 6 8 7 GJ3 U416H 01 GP8 U416H 01 9 UF2X70E0 book Page 8 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 9 EJU36126 Other labels F1B U41F5 11 F1B U41F5 21 F0V U41E1 41 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 10 11 12 UF2X70E0 book Page 9 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 16: ...label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter F1G U418F 00 13 UF2X70E0 book Page 10 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 17: ...ave read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30742 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 Never ex ceed...

Page 18: ...t hard for oth ers to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throttle to steer Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the water craft Ride within your limits and avoid aggres sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection and...

Page 19: ...ling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum 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 fab rics like those used in b...

Page 20: ...ti 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 op eration checks listed on page 58 before op erating the watercraft The operator should grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and the passengers should hold on firmly e...

Page 21: ...es and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down See Safe boating rules on page 19 EJU30841 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 a...

Page 22: ...ttle This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS that includes an off throttle steering OTS sys tem It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharp ly if you apply throttle wh...

Page 23: ...lothing 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 of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which may have col...

Page 24: ...right ly colored one so boat operators can see the person being pulled The wakeboarder or water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal in juries 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 person being pulled should wear a wetsuit bottom or...

Page 25: ...a standard ski rope away from any potential hazard The operators of boats and other water craft may not be aware that you are pulling a wakeboarder or water skier Together with the spotter pay attention to others around you and cruise at safe speeds Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the wakeboarder or water skier falls or is un able to get up Towing...

Page 26: ... 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 reg ulated 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 whe...

Page 27: ... 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 integrated computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing fuel i...

Page 28: ...erior 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Hood 2 Fuel filler cap page 51 3 Handlebar 4 Front seat page 44 5 Rear seat page 44 6 Footwell 7 Sponson 8 Gunwale 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 30 10 Bow eye page 46 UF2X70E0 book Page 22 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 29: ...at page 46 3 Handgrip page 45 4 Stern eye page 46 5 Stern drain plug page 55 6 Reverse gate page 32 7 Jet thrust nozzle 8 Ride plate 9 Reboarding step VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 45 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2X70E0 book Page 23 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 30: ...e 26 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 28 8 Engine stop switch page 28 9 Rearview mirror 10 Cruise assist up switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 37 11 Multifunction information center page 39 12 Throttle lever page 29 13 SET switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 37 14 Cruise assist down switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 37 15 NO WAKE MODE switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser page 35 UF2X70E0 book Page 24 Wednesda...

Page 31: ...Fuel tank 3 Air filter case 4 Fuse box page 97 5 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 6 Oil tank filler cap Dipstick 7 Oil tank 8 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 49 9 Battery page 61 10 Flushing hose connector UF2X70E0 book Page 25 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 32: ...753 The remote control 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 sunligh...

Page 33: ...on center TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 34 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center will per form the initial operation and then the set ting is selected To select the lock mode Push the lock button o...

Page 34: ... children or others EJU43630 Start switch NOTICE ECJ01311 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 switch is pushed Release the start switch as soon as the en gine starts to run If the engine does not start in 5 seconds relea...

Page 35: ...e lever is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43341 RiDE lever When the RiDE lever is squeezed the reverse gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving in reverse If the watercraft is moving forward the watercraft gradually slows down until it stops and then the watercraft starts moving in reverse When the RiDE lever is released it ...

Page 36: ...ing speed EJU35975 Cooling water pilot outlet When the engine is running some of the cooling water that is circulated in the engine is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the port left side of the watercraft To check for proper operation of the cooling system make sure that water is being discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet If water is...

Page 37: ...ator 2 Gradually loosen 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 1 Water separator 2 Drain screw 1 2 UF2X70E0 book Page 31 Wednesday September 17 20...

Page 38: ...lowers and de flects the water jet being discharged from the jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neutral When the throttle le ver is squeezed the reverse gate rises and the watercraft moves forward TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse When the engine is started the reverse gate automatically moves to the neutral po sitio...

Page 39: ...1 Release the RiDE lever 2 Squeeze the throttle lever The reverse gate will rise completely the engine speed will increase the watercraft will start moving forward and the F for ward shift indicator will be displayed 1 RiDE lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Neutral position 1 N Neutral position 1 1 2 1 1 Throttle lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Forward position 1 F Forward position 1 1 2 1 UF2X70E0 book Page 33 Wedne...

Page 40: ...f the maximum engine speed in the normal mode The Low RPM Mode can only be activated and deactivated by operating the remote control transmitter that is included with this watercraft See page 26 for information on the remote control transmitter TIP The Low RPM Mode can only be activated when the engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security System Activating and deactivating the Low ...

Page 41: ...e 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 UNLOCK indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indica tor light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is deactivated When the Low RPM Mode is de activated the watercraft returns to the nor mal ope...

Page 42: ...hrottle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Push and hold the NO WAKE MODE switch Once the beeper sounds three times quickly and 8 when kilometers are selected or 5 when miles are se lected starts blinking in the digital speedometer display the no wake mode is activated Keep the throttle lever in the fully closed idle position when the no wake mode is activated TIP The digital speedom...

Page 43: ...he no wake mode To activate the cruise assist 1 Operate the throttle lever until the de sired engine speed is reached 2 When the engine speed reaches the de sired cruise assist setting push the SET switch Once the beeper sounds three times quickly and the digital speed ometer display starts blinking the cruise assist is activated When the cruise as sist is activated slowly squeeze the throttle lev...

Page 44: ...t engine speed will change However the adjustment is limited to a maximum of five increments above or below the initial cruise assist set ting To deactivate the cruise assist Relax your grip on the throttle lever The beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig ital speedometer display stops blinking when the cruise assist is deactivated TIP The cruise assist is also deactivated when the engine is ...

Page 45: ... not receive 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 EJU35026 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditions EJU43830 Speedometer The speedometer s...

Page 46: ...re the multifunction information center turns off The speedometer display units change To switch the speedometer display units again repeat this procedure EJU31464 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed The outer numbers 1000 r min and display segments on the meter show the engine speed 1 Speedometer 1 1 Engine stop switch 1 Speedometer 1 Tachometer 1 1 1 UF2X70E0 book Page 40 Wednesday ...

Page 47: ... as the fuel level decreases TIP The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies depending on the operating conditions Use this function as a reference only EJU43710 Fuel level warning If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 11 L 2 9 US gal 2 4 Imp gal the low est two fuel level segments the fuel level warning indicator and the WARNING indi cator light blink and the buzzer sounds inter m...

Page 48: ...indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently After 5 sec onds the engine overheat warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light stop blinking and remain on and the buzzer sounds continuously After 30 seconds the buzzer stops While the engine overheat warning is activated the maximum engine speed is limited If the engine overheat warning is activated imme...

Page 49: ...e the watercraft was new TIP The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat tery terminals have been disconnected EJU43750 Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the battery voltage When the battery voltage is normal the volt meter displays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly LO is displayed on the voltmeter If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is displayed ...

Page 50: ... and then lift up the rear of the seat 2 Pull the seat rearward and remove it To install the rear seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck 2 Push the rear of the seat down to secure ly lock it in place To remove the front seat 1 Remove the rear seat 2 Pull the front seat latch up and then lift up the rear of the seat 1 Seat latch 1 1 Seat latch 1 UF2X70E0 b...

Page 51: ...craft The handgrip is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the handgrip breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ00022 EJU34865 Reboarding step VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The reboarding step is used to assist in re boarding the watercraft from the water When boarding the watercraft push the re boarding step down until it stops The step returns automatically t...

Page 52: ...ooring or towing it in an emergency See page 98 for information on towing the watercraft EJU34882 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it EJU40422 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or water skier WARNING Do not use the cleat to lift the watercraft The cleat is not designed to suppo...

Page 53: ... in a wa terproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the wa tercraft EJU43770 Bow storage compartment The bow storage compartment is located un der the hood To open the bow storage compartment Pull the hood latch up and then lift up the rear of the hood 1 Cleat 1 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 72 0 L 19 0 US gal...

Page 54: ... into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU43780 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat The glove compartment is removable To open the glove compartment Pull the glove compartment latch up and then lift up the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 3 4 L 0 9 US gal...

Page 55: ...e 44 for seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the watertight storage compart ment 1 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 2 Securely install the rear seat in its original position EJU43790 Fire extinguisher holder and cover The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo cated in the bow storage compartment 1 Watertight storage compartm...

Page 56: ... Place the fire extinguisher in the fire ex tinguisher cover and then securely fas ten the fire extinguisher with the band 4 Return the hood to its original position and then push the hood latch down to securely 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 UF2X70E0 book Page 50 Wednesday Septe...

Page 57: ...ng ethanol 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 water craft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasoho...

Page 58: ...tank in direct sunlight 8 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth 9 Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight ening it until it clicks 10 Return the hood to its original position and then push the hood latch down to securely lock it in place Make sure that the fuel filler cap and the hood are se 1 Fuel filler cap Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 US gal 15 4 Imp gal 1 1 Top of the fue...

Page 59: ...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 checking the engine oil level on land the engine must be running while water is being supplied to the cooling water pas sages See Flushing the coo...

Page 60: ...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 filler cap again and make sure that the engine 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 slow...

Page 61: ... allowing water to enter the engine compartment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the water craft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge ECJ00363 EJU40535 Draining the bilge water on water A small quantity of bilge water will remain in the engine compartment even after the b...

Page 62: ...hrough the bow eye and stern eyes NOTICE Do not at tach ropes or tie downs to any part 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 ECJ02150 UF2X70E0 book Page 56 Wednesday September 17 20...

Page 63: ...onent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 53 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 70 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 wi...

Page 64: ...tem Check the steering system for proper operation 62 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 63 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 63 Remote control transmitter VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 63 Engine shut off cord lan yard Check the engine shut off cord lanyard for dam age 63 Switches Check the start switch ...

Page 65: ...led 44 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 66 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 66 Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation 67 Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed 67 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE UF2X70E0 book Pag...

Page 66: ... or explosion Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak Ventilate the engine compartment Leave the engine compartment open for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape Make sure that there is no damage inside the engine compartment EJU34215 Fuel system checks WARNING EWJ00382 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found th...

Page 67: ...ler cap See page 53 for information on checking the engine oil level EJU32456 Bilge water check Make sure that no bilge water has collected in the engine compartment If bilge water has collected in the engine compartment drain it See page 55 for information on draining the bilge water EJU32485 Battery checks Make sure that the battery terminals and breather hose are not damaged and that the batter...

Page 68: ...ely held in place EJU32614 Steering system checks Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev eral times to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range and that the free play 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 be...

Page 69: ... lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU40113 Remote control transmitter check VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 27 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures and page 34 for Low RPM Mode activation pro cedures EJU32664 Engine shut off cord lanyard check Make sure that the engine shut off cord la...

Page 70: ...t 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 im mediately EJU40102 Storage compartment checks Make sure that the storage compartmen...

Page 71: ...ed with weeds or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 95 for in formation on the jet intake EJU43220 Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for damage or other problem EJU32477 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them and then make sure that the plugs and O rings on the plugs are not damaged and that there...

Page 72: ...n on launching the watercraft 2 Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth er problems EJU40553 Cooling water pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 30 for information on the cooling water pilot outlet EJU32715 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifu...

Page 73: ...li sions operate at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft EWJ01860 EJU40172 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm it up Use the ta chometer in the multifunction information center to make sure that the engine idling speed is not significantly above or below the specified range 1 F Forward position 1 N Neutral position 1 R Reverse position ...

Page 74: ...Pre operation checks 68 Engine idling speed 1650 50 r min UF2X70E0 book Page 68 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 75: ... understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or al low more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a wakeboarder or water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33006 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre ope...

Page 76: ...531 Do 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 in jury 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 27 for Yamaha Security Sys tem setting procedures 2 Move the watercraft to...

Page 77: ...u to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe injury or death EWJ00602 EJU32873 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent acci dental starting or unauthorized operation by children or others EJU43410 Operating the watercraft When the throttle lever is squeezed the F forward shift indicator will ...

Page 78: ... combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft The higher the engine speed the more thrust pro duced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the po sition of the han...

Page 79: ...attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by con tinuing to supply some thrust while the water craft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not func tion below planing speeds or when the en gine is off Once the engine slows down the watercra...

Page 80: ... slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path To avoid rear end collisions while oper ating the watercraft check behind you before using the RiDE lever to slow down or stop the watercraft EJU43441 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is squeezed the R re verse shift indicator will...

Page 81: ... debris and at least 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise peb bles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and en gine overheating ECJ00473 TIP VX Deluxe VX Cruiser This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step which can be lowered and use...

Page 82: ...gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Before boarding the watercraft make sure that the engine is stopped If the engine is running the reverse gate may move down and a person boarding could be pinched The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger s the more difficult it will b...

Page 83: ...tart the engine and then start off slowly EJU33083 Starting off WARNING EWJ00712 To avoid collisions Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vi sion of others 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 boat...

Page 84: ...watercraft away from the dock grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot well 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33236 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00672 Improper uprighting can cause injury Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Do n...

Page 85: ...gine and then get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach To dock the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the dock 2 Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 100 m 330 ft away from the dock 3 Slowly approach the dock using the throttle lever and RiDE lever to control the watercraft speed 4 After coming alongside the dock stop the engine and the...

Page 86: ...rge water from the cooling water passages 1 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start the en gine 2 Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever quickly for 10 to 15 seconds 3 Stop the engine UF2X70E0 book Page 80 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 87: ...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 seats and watertight stor age compartment See page 44 for seat removal and installation procedures and page 49 for information on the watertight storage compartment 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to a garden...

Page 88: ...rrosion See page 85 for information 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 ECJ00572 4 Drain the water from the engine com partment See page 55 for information on draining the bilge water 5 Wipe th...

Page 89: ...ttery terminals 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 ...

Page 90: ...ery 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 ECJ00262 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the bat tery WARNING Fire or explosion could ...

Page 91: ...tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 82 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU43660 Lubrication Use a suitable marine grease applicator and spray a rust inhibitor between the inner and outer cables to lubricate the cables and purge out any dirt and moisture To keep moving parts sl...

Page 92: ...w TIP Confirm that the air intake duct is inserted until it touches the protrusion After tightening the clamp screw confirm that the hose holder is attached in its origi nal position 5 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start the engine in a well ventilated area and let it run at idle for 15 seconds See page 28 for in formation on starting the engine 6 Stop the engine...

Page 93: ...t 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 repair establishment or individual War ranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer ship WARNING EWJ00312 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maint...

Page 94: ...p Wa ter separator Check O rings for cracks and deformation Fuel tank Check installation and straps Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam age Cooling water hos es Check for damage and leakage and check clamps Engine oil Replace 90 Oil filter Replace 90 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check specific gravity of electrolyte terminals bands and breather hose Battery le...

Page 95: ...t thrust nozzle Check movement and lu bricate Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs and damage check clamps and clean bilge strainer Stern drain plugs Check O rings Anode Check for corrosion and clean 2 Valve clearance Check and adjust 2 Rubber coupling Check for cracks inden tations looseness and noise Engine mount Check for damage and peeling Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hour...

Page 96: ... your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00992 Do not run the engine with too much or not 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 UF2X70E0 book Page 90 Wednesday September 17 2014 8 52 AM ...

Page 97: ...Valve clearance exhaust 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 nozz...

Page 98: ... 82 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 82 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 82 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 28 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 51 Stale or contam...

Page 99: ...iced 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 warning Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 51 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Y...

Page 100: ...vated Add oil 42 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 Air filter Clogged Have servi...

Page 101: ...ngine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the water craft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00654 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 watercraft 1 Place a suitable clean clot...

Page 102: ... ball joint 4 Raise the reverse gate to the forward po sition TIP While the shift rod is disconnected the re verse gate will not move to the neutral po sition or reverse position even if the RiDE lever is squeezed If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift rod is disconnected the watercraft will move forward EJU34642 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery has run down the en gine can be ...

Page 103: ...ine and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps above See page 28 for information on starting the engine EJU43880 Replacing the fuses If a fuse is blown replace it with the proper fuse To replace a fuse 1 Remove the seats See page 44 for seat removal and installation procedures 1 Positive jumper cable 2 Booster battery 3 Negative jumper cable 4 Engine hanger 3 4 2 1 1 Good fuse 2 ...

Page 104: ...s again the elec trical system may be defective If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34716 Towing the watercraft WARNING EWJ00812 The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the operator on the water craft The towline should be long enough so that the watercraft will not collide with the towing boat...

Page 105: ...ater could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01322 EJU36156 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water drain the bilge water from the engine compartment Then have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft as soon as possible If the watercraft was submerged 1 Remove the watercraft from the water and drai...

Page 106: ...eat warning 42 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 63 Engine shut off switch 28 Engine stop switch 28 Engine unit check 61 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 20 Equipment 44 F Fire extinguisher check 65 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 49 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 64 Flushing the cooling water passages 81 Fuel 51 Fuel level check 60 Fuel level meter 41 F...

Page 107: ...ks 63 Riding position 70 Rustproofing 85 S Safe boating rules 19 Safety equipment check 65 Seats 44 Shift indicator 41 Shift system 32 Shift system check 67 Speedometer 39 Start switch 28 Starting off 77 Starting off from a trailer 78 Starting the engine on water 70 Steering system 29 Steering system checks 62 Stern drain plug checks 65 Stern eyes 46 Stopping the engine 71 Stopping the watercraft ...

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