Yamaha WaveRunner VX 2018, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ead this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2018 WaveRunner VX VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited F4G F8199 72 E0 UF4G72E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF4G72E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 3: ...er Community Directives applied Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55012 2007 A1 2009 Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D A1 A1 B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H Model Name 6EY Combustion Cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential requirements Standards Other normative document method Technical file Please specify in more detail mandatory standard Annex...

Page 4: ...ial 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 mak...

Page 5: ...ruiser VX Limited 26 Engine stop switch 27 Engine shut off switch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 RiDE lever 28 Steering system 28 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Water separator 29 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Shift system 31 Watercraft operation modes 33 Low RPM Mode VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited 33 No wake mode VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited 34 Cruise assist V...

Page 6: ...rding the watercraft 74 Starting off 76 Capsized watercraft 77 Beaching and docking the watercraft 78 Operating in weeded areas 78 After removing the watercraft from the water 79 Care and storage 80 Post operation care 80 Flushing the cooling water passages 80 Cleaning the watercraft 81 Battery care 81 Long term storage 84 Cleaning 84 Lubrication 84 Rustproofing 84 Maintenance 86 Maintenance 86 To...

Page 7: ...or information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL VX1050C T VX VX1050B T VX Deluxe VX1050A T VX Cruiser VX1050F T VX Limited 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 43 for seat removal and installation proce dur...

Page 8: ...nformation 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 waters in estuaries and in coastal waters in moderate weath...

Page 9: ...ave 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 UF4G72E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 10: ...abels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 2 10 14 1 6 7 11 3 4 5 9 15 12 16 8 13 UF4G72E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 11: ... important 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 UF4G72E0 book Page 5 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F1B U41B2 01 F0M U41B2 11 F1B U41B1 31 F2S U41B1 30 F1B U415B 11 F1S U415B 11 3 4 5 UF4G72E0 book Page 6 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 F0V U41DB 12 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 6 8 7 GJ3 U416H 01 GP8 U416H 01 9 UF4G72E0 book Page 7 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 EJU44232 Other labels F1B U41F5 11 F1B U41F5 21 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 6EY 43394 00 E10 B42 F817K 00 10 11 12 13 14 UF4G72E0 book Page 8 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 15: ...portant labels 9 VX VX Cruiser VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter B16 F811S 00 15 16 UF4G72E0 book Page 9 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 16: ... have 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 ce...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...lling 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 ...

Page 19: ...mpeti 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 firml...

Page 20: ...rules and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down See Safe boating rules on page 18 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 i...

Page 21: ... steer without throttle 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 yo...

Page 22: ...ose 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 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 hav...

Page 23: ...a bright 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...

Page 24: ...f 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 Towi...

Page 25: ...se 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 w...

Page 26: ...s 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 integrated computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing fue...

Page 27: ... 6 7 8 9 10 7 1 Hood 2 Fuel filler cap page 50 3 Handlebar 4 Front seat page 43 5 Rear seat page 43 6 Footwell 7 Pull up cleat VX Limited page 46 8 Sponson 9 Gunwale 10 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 11 Bow eye page 45 UF4G72E0 book Page 21 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 28: ...latform 2 Cleat page 45 3 Handgrip page 44 4 Stern eye page 45 5 Stern drain plug page 54 6 Reverse gate page 31 7 Jet thrust nozzle 8 Ride plate 9 Reboarding step page 44 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF4G72E0 book Page 22 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 29: ...shut off cord lanyard page 27 8 Engine stop switch page 27 9 Rearview mirror 10 Cruise assist up switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited page 36 11 Multifunction information center page 38 12 Throttle lever page 28 13 SET switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited page 36 14 Cruise assist down switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited page 36 15 NO WAKE MODE switch VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited page 34 ...

Page 30: ...ilter case 3 Spark plug Ignition coil 4 Oil tank 5 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 48 6 Water separator page 29 7 Fuel tank 8 Flushing hose connector page 80 9 Oil tank filler cap Dipstick 10 Battery page 61 UF4G72E0 book Page 24 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 31: ...CE ECJ00753 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...

Page 32: ...nformation center TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 33 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 ...

Page 33: ... by 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 re...

Page 34: ...when the lever is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43342 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 relea...

Page 35: ...olling 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...

Page 36: ...arator 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 2 1 UF4G72E0 book Page 30 Tuesday August 1 2017 1...

Page 37: ...e 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 sit...

Page 38: ...d 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 UF4G72E0 book Page 32 Tue...

Page 39: ...ely 90 of 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 25 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 ...

Page 40: ...n 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 operat...

Page 41: ... throttle 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 speed...

Page 42: ...ion on the 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 thro...

Page 43: ...ill sound one time quickly and the set 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 di gital speedometer display stops blinking when the cruise assist is deactivated 1 Cruise assist up switc...

Page 44: ...the multifunction information center does 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 EJU35027 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditio...

Page 45: ...ure EJU31464 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed The outer numbers 1000 r min and display segments on the meter show the engine speed EJU43891 Shift indicator This indicator shows the reverse gate shift positions F forward N neutral and R reverse See page 31 for shifting proce dures EJU31515 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The ...

Page 46: ...r the check engine warning indicator and the WARNING indi cator light blink and the buzzer sounds inter mittently for 30 seconds At the same time the maximum engine speed is limited If the oil pressure warning is activated imme diately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check the engine oil level See page 53 for information on checking the engine oil level If the oil level is suffici...

Page 47: ...alfunction or a short circuit is de tected the check engine warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 sec onds If the engine is stopped after the check en gine warning is activated the information dis play will indicate an error code If the check engine warning is activated im mediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and have a Yam...

Page 48: ...eter and the information display hour meter and indicator lights turn off If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is displayed If Lo or HI is displayed immediately return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft 1 Voltmeter 1 UF4G72E0 book Page 42 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 49: ...up 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 UF4G72E0...

Page 50: ...ift the watercraft 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 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 to its or...

Page 51: ... mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 96 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 EJU40423 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 sup...

Page 52: ...22 EJU35148 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments Only the securely closed watertight storage compartment is waterproof If you carry ob jects that must be kept dry put them 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 i...

Page 53: ...t to drain the water into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU43781 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat 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 0 7 Imp gal Lo...

Page 54: ...r seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the removable watertight storage compartment 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 Cap 1 Removable watertigh...

Page 55: ...r 3 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 UF4G72E0 book Page 49 Tuesday Augu...

Page 56: ...ean containers TIP This mark identifies the recommended fuel for this watercraft as specified by European regulation EN228 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identifier when fueling Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gasohol con taining 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 ra...

Page 57: ...up and then lift up the rear of the hood 5 Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it 6 Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank 7 Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximately 50 mm 2 in from the top of the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 1 Hood latch 1 Fuel filler cap 1 1 Fue...

Page 58: ... 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 curely closed before using the water craft 11 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Top of the fuel tank 2 Approximately 50 mm 2 in from top of the fuel tank 1 Top of the fuel tank 2 Approximately 50 mm 2 in from top of the fuel tank 1 2 2 ...

Page 59: ...passages on page 80 for information on supplying water When checking the engine oil level on wa ter moor the watercraft so that it will not drift away To check the engine oil level 1 With the engine stopped place the wa tercraft in a precisely level position on land or launch the watercraft 2 Look in all directions and then start the engine See page 69 for information on starting the engine 3 Run ...

Page 60: ...vere damage EJU44260 Draining the bilge water on land To drain the bilge water on land 1 Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them 2 Raise the bow of the watercraft such as by placing the watercraft on a slope to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment 3 After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes wipe up any re maining moisture in the engine compart ment with a ...

Page 61: ... drained on water To completely drain the bilge water remove the watercraft from the water and drain the bilge water on land Jet vacuum bilge draining system While the watercraft is operating bilge water in the engine compartment is drawn in by the vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and discharged from the watercraft through the jet thrust nozzle To drain the bilge water on water Operate the...

Page 62: ...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 UF4G72E0 book Page 56 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 63: ...mponent 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 69 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 64: ...e battery connections and electrolyte level 61 Steering system 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 VX Limited Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 63 Engine shut off cord lan yard Check the engine...

Page 65: ... 66 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 43 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 66 Engine idling speed Che...

Page 66: ...ak 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 the fuel sys tem must be repaired by a qualified me chanic Im...

Page 67: ...il 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 54 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 battery leads and breather hose are connect ed properly WARNING Fi...

Page 68: ...curely 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...

Page 69: ...ver returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU40113 Remote control transmitter check VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures and page 33 for Low RPM Mode activation pro cedures EJU32664 Engine shut off cord lanyard check Make sure that the engine shut off...

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

Page 71: ... or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 94 for in formation on the jet intake EJU43221 Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for damage or other problem EJU44250 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 is no foreig...

Page 72: ...Cooling water 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 EJU32715 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifunction information center operates properly See page 38 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function information cente...

Page 73: ...nd 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 Shift indicator 2 F Forward position 3 N Neutral position 4 R Reverse position Engine idling speed 1500 100 r min 2 3 4 1 UF4G72E0 book Page 67 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 74: ...an 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 o...

Page 75: ...er WARNING EWJ01531 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 VX Limited If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dure...

Page 76: ...teer Shutting the engine off can cause you 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 EJU43411 Operating the watercraft When the throttle lever is squ...

Page 77: ... on the 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 ...

Page 78: ...ou 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 water...

Page 79: ... to stop Do not shut the engine off when 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 EJU43443 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is sque...

Page 80: ...0 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 This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step which can be lowered and used to as sist in reboarding See page 44 for ...

Page 81: ...en 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 wil...

Page 82: ...s start 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 b...

Page 83: ... from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the 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 EJU44210 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00672 Improper uprighting can caus...

Page 84: ...s less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 After reaching land stop the engine 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 lev...

Page 85: ...ving the watercraft from the water promptly discharge the re maining water from the cooling water pas sages To discharge 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 S...

Page 86: ...he 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 removable water tight storage compartment See page 43 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 48 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to a g...

Page 87: ...event corrosion See page 84 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 54 for information on draining the bilge water 5...

Page 88: ... battery 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 ...

Page 89: ...lace 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 result ...

Page 90: ...ing the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 81 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU43662 Lubrication To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly lubricate them with water resistant grease Steering cable jet thrust nozzle end Shift rod reverse gate end and ball joint TIP Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be fore lubricating EJU4414...

Page 91: ...ase cover in its origi nal position and then fit the hooks onto the cover TIP Make sure that the air filter case cover is se curely installed 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 27 for in formation on starting the engine 6 Stop the engine 7 Securely install the seats in their or...

Page 92: ... 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 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 ma...

Page 93: ...l filler cap 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 89 Oil filter Replace 89 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads C...

Page 94: ... Jet 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 h...

Page 95: ...on 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 UF4G72E0 book Page 89 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 96: ...mm 0 0102 0 0126 in Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK 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 24 Fuel and oil Recomme...

Page 97: ...use Burned out Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Battery Run down Recharge 81 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 81 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 81 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dea...

Page 98: ...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 50 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 40 Engine over heat warning Jet intake clogged ...

Page 99: ...rning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 40 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 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Oil bu...

Page 100: ...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 cloth or c...

Page 101: ...te 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 started using a 12 volt booster ba...

Page 102: ...oat and the wa tercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water craft NOTICE The bow must be kept up out of the water during towing oth erwise water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01331 Tow the watercraft ...

Page 103: ...ompartment See page 54 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft Other wise serious engine damage could result ECJ00792 UF4G72E0 book Page 97 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

Page 104: ...s 53 Engine overheat warning 40 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 63 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 61 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equipment 43 F Fire extinguisher check 65 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 48 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 64 Flushing the cooling water passages 80 Fuel 50 Fuel level check 60 Fuel...

Page 105: ...ser VX Limited 25 Removable watertight storage compartment 48 RiDE lever 28 RiDE lever checks 63 Riding position 69 Rustproofing 84 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 65 Seats 43 Shift indicator 39 Shift system 31 Shift system check 66 Speedometer 38 Start switch 27 Starting off 76 Starting off from a trailer 77 Starting the engine on water 69 Steering system 28 Steering system checks ...

Page 106: ...Index 100 Yamaha Security System VX Deluxe VX Cruiser VX Limited 26 UF4G72E0 book Page 100 Tuesday August 1 2017 11 30 AM ...

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