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Features and functions

EJU31021

Operation of controls and other

functions

EJU31032

Seat

To remove the seat:
Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the seat
off.

VX/VX Deluxe

VX Cruiser

To install the seat:
Insert the projection on the front of the seat
into the stay on the deck, and then push the
rear of the seat down to lock it in place. Make

sure that the seat is securely installed before
operating the watercraft.

EJU31072

Hood

To open the hood, pull the hood latch up, and
then lift up the hood.

To close the hood, push down on the rear of
the hood until it latches securely. Make sure

Seat latch

Hood latch

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Summary of Contents for 2009 Wave Runner

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2009 WaveRunner VX VX Deluxe VX Cruiser F2L F8199 20 E0 UF2L20E0 book Page 1 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2L20E0 book Page 1 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 3: ... described in this owner s opera tor s manual Specifications are subject to change without notice This manual should be considered a perma nent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold In this manual information of particular impor tance is distinguished in the following ways The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN TION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS I...

Page 4: ...rottle lever 27 Cooling water pilot outlet 27 Steering system 28 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 28 Handgrip 29 Reboarding step for VX Cruiser 29 Bow eye 29 Stern eyes 29 Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS 30 Yamaha Security System for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 30 Multifunction information center 32 Storage compartments 36 Operation 39 Fuel and oil 39 Fuel 39 Engine oil 40 Pre operation checks 4...

Page 5: ...Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle 69 Checking the shift cable for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 70 Checking and adjusting the throttle cable 70 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs 71 Lubrication points 72 Checking the battery 73 Fuel injection system 74 Specifications 75 Specifications 75 Trouble recovery 76 Troubleshooting 76 Troubleshooting chart 76 Emergency procedures 79 Cleaning the jet intake a...

Page 6: ...281 Primary Identification PRI ID number The PRI ID number is stamped on a plate at tached inside the engine compartment MODEL VX1100 H VX VX1100B H VX Deluxe VX1100A H VX Cruiser EJU30300 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30310 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit 1 Primary Identifica...

Page 7: ...M1 814GA CATÉGORIE DU MOTEUR 9YMXM1 814GA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES D ÉMISSIONS 2009 EPA DES É U ET DE LA CALIFORNIE POUR MOTEURS NAUTIQUES SI POUR CONNAÎTRE LES SPÉCIFICATIONS ET LES RÉGLAGES À EFFECTUER CONSULTEZ LE MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE FUEL UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE VALVE LASH mm IN 0 14 0 23 EX 0 28 0 37 SPARK PLUG GAP mm 0 8 0 9 ADVERTISED POWER 154 5 ...

Page 8: ...eneral and important labels 3 EJU30430 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head 1 Manufactured date label location UF2L20E0 book Page 3 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 9: ...portant labels 4 EJU30451 Important labels Read the following labels before operating this watercraft If you need any additional informa tion contact a Yamaha dealer UF2L20E0 book Page 4 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 10: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35911 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements UF2L20E0 book Page 5 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 UF2L20E0 book Page 6 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 UF2L20E0 book Page 7 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 For VX Deluxe VX Cruiser only EJU36650 Other labels UF2L20E0 book Page 8 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 14: ... indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft For Canada only Except for Canada VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter UF2L20E0 book Page 9 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

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: ...rformance 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 ...

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 41 before operat ing the watercraft The operator and passengers should al ways keep their feet on the floo...

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 appr...

Page 20: ...system assists in 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 tr...

Page 21: ...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 of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off s...

Page 22: ...e 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 ...

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: ... 20 EJU31010 Location of main components Front view 1 Handlebars 2 Seat 3 Footwell 4 Sponsons 5 Gunwale 6 Cooling water pilot outlet 7 Fuel tank filler cap 8 Bow eye 9 Hood UF2L20E0 book Page 20 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 26: ... Handgrip 2 Cleat 3 Intake grate 4 Speed sensor 5 Stern drain plugs 6 Stern eyes 7 Ride plate 8 Jet thrust nozzle 9 Reverse gate for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 10 Reboarding step for VX Cruiser UF2L20E0 book Page 21 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 27: ...ion information center 5 Rearview mirrors for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 6 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 7 Throttle lever 8 Glove compartment 9 Remote control transmitter for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 10 Engine stop switch 11 Engine shut off cord lanyard UF2L20E0 book Page 22 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 28: ...ne compartment 1 Air filter case 2 Water separator 3 Fuel tank 4 Battery 5 Flushing hose connector 6 Oil tank 7 Spark plugs Spark plug caps Ignition coils 8 Muffler 9 Electrical box UF2L20E0 book Page 23 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 29: ...ont of the seat into the stay on the deck and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place Make sure that the seat is securely installed before operating the watercraft EJU31072 Hood To open the hood pull the hood latch up and then lift up the hood To close the hood push down on the rear of the hood until it latches securely Make sure 1 Seat latch 1 Seat latch 1 Hood latch UF2L20E0 book...

Page 30: ...information on using the remote control transmitter The Yamaha Security System and low RPM mode settings can only be selected using the remote control transmitter Store the remote control transmitter carefully so it will not be lost When operating the wa tercraft store the transmitter in the transmitter holder provided in the glove compartment NOTICE ECJ00751 The remote control transmitter is not ...

Page 31: ...l transmitter contact a Yamaha dealer For Canada only IC Industry Canada rules Operation is subject to the following two con ditions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de vice EJU31150 Engine stop switch Push the engine stop switch red button to stop the engine normally E...

Page 32: ...lip is removed from the engine shut off switch Throttle lever is squeezed EJU31210 Throttle lever Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine speed Release the throttle lever to decrease engine speed or to return it to the idle position EJU35971 Cooling water pilot outlet This watercraft is equipped with a cooling wa ter pilot outlet When the engine is running cooling water is circulated in the ...

Page 33: ...degree of a turn throttle must always be applied when attempting a turn ex cept at trolling speed This model is equipped with the Yamaha En gine Management System YEMS that in cludes an off throttle steering OTS system 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 thrus...

Page 34: ...handhold and footstep for boarding the watercraft WARNING Do not use the reboarding step to lift the watercraft The reboarding step is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the reboarding step breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ01211 NOTICE ECJ00742 Use the reboarding step only to board the watercraft in the water Do not use the re boarding step fo...

Page 35: ...nly be started in the unlock mode The lock and unlock modes of the security system are selected using the remote control transmitter that is included with this water craft TIP Since the watercraft is programmed to recog nize the internal code from this transmitter only the security system setting can only be changed with this transmitter If you lose the remote control transmitter or if it does not...

Page 36: ...onds after the unlock button is pressed to select the unlock mode the multifunction information center will turn off and enter a standby state To turn the multifunction information center back on press the lock button on the transmit ter briefly to select the lock mode and then press the unlock button briefly to select the unlock mode TIP If the engine is started while the multifunction informatio...

Page 37: ...ter contains the following functions for help and convenience in operating the water craft When the engine is started all displays light up for 2 seconds and then the meter starts to operate normally The current display will continue to operate for 25 seconds after the engine stops 1 L MODE indicator light 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Hour meter voltmeter 4 Fuel level meter 5 L MODE indicator ligh...

Page 38: ...maining in the fuel tank The display segments of the fuel level meter disappear two at a time as the fuel level decreases TIP The fuel level is most accurate when the wa tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa ter EJU31552 Hour meter voltmeter To switch the display between the hour meter and the voltmeter push the select button for at least 1 second after the meter is displayed for mor...

Page 39: ...rts sound ing intermittently If this occurs refill the fuel tank as soon as possible The warning signals will be cleared when the engine is restarted after the fuel tank is re filled TIP Press the select button on the multifunction information center to stop the buzzer EJU31622 Oil pressure warning indicator If the oil pressure does not rise to specifica tion the WARNING light and the oil pres sur...

Page 40: ...ce the engine speed return to shore and then check for wa ter discharge at the port left cooling water pi lot outlet while the engine is running If there is no discharge of water shut the engine off and then check the intake grate and impeller for clogging See page 79 for more informa tion NOTICE If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating con sult a Yamaha dealer Continuing to o...

Page 41: ...ormally when this light is on See page 30 for more information EJU35010 L MODE indicator light for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The L MODE indicator light comes on when the low RPM mode is selected See page 31 for more information EJU31681 Storage compartments A front storage compartment and a glove compartment are provided The storage compartments are not designed to be waterproof If you carry objects th...

Page 42: ...en lift up the hood To close the front storage compartment push down on the rear of the hood until it latches securely EJU31753 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat 1 Hood latch 1 Front storage compartment Front storage compartment Capacity 62 0 L 16 4 US gal 13 6 Imp gal Load limit 5 0 kg 11 lb UF2L20E0 book Page 37 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 43: ...hich includes a transmitter holder is provided in the glove compartment Do not place beverages in the beverage hold er when operating the watercraft Keep the remote control transmitter in the transmitter holder when operating the water craft 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 5 2 L 1 4 US gal 1 1 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg 2 lb 1 Beverage holder 2 Transmitter h...

Page 44: ... 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 taining methanol because it can cause fuel system damage and engine performance problems To fill the fuel tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine Do not stan...

Page 45: ...NOTICE ECJ00281 Use only 4 stroke engine oil Usage of 2 stroke engine oil could result in severe en gine damage Make sure that the engine oil is at the speci fied level Add oil as necessary See page 43 for engine oil level checking procedures Use a combination of the recommended SAE and API engine oil classifications shown in the chart below Fuel tank capacity 60 L 15 9 US gal 13 2 Imp gal 1 Appro...

Page 46: ...tion 46 Shift lever and reverse gate VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check for proper operation 46 Fuel and oil Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces sary Check the hoses and tanks for leakage 43 43 Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 44 Battery Check the electrolyte level and battery condition 45 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 24 Seat Check that the seat is sec...

Page 47: ... operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used These checks can be completed in a short time It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability UF2L20E0 book Page 42 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 48: ... the seat See page 24 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish if necessary See page 39 for filling procedures 4 Install the fuel tank filler cap and the seat EJU32401 Engine oil level Check the engine oil level before each use WARNING EWJ00340 Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af ter the engine is turned off Coming in con tact with o...

Page 49: ...ck the water separator for water The wa ter separator retains any water that may have entered through the fuel tank breather hose if the watercraft was capsized Normally the water separator is empty If water remains in the water separator drain it by removing the drain screw Place a drain pan under the water separator to catch the draining water or use a dry cloth to soak up any water that could s...

Page 50: ... the watercraft if the battery does not have sufficient 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 Recharge the battery or replace it if it is not in good condition See page 73 for battery re charging procedures Also check that the battery leads are tight ened securely and that there is no corrosion on the batt...

Page 51: ...oper operation Squeeze and release the throttle lever several times to make sure that there is no hesitation in its travel It should be smooth over the com plete range and spring back to the idle posi tion when released EJU32600 Steering system Check the handlebars for looseness Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted thro...

Page 52: ... cases the engine may over heat because of lack of cooling water and damage to the engine could result Cooling water is fed to the engine by the jet pump EJU32661 Engine shut off cord lanyard Check that the engine shut off cord lanyard is not frayed or broken If the cord is dam aged replace it WARNING Never try to re pair the engine shut off cord lanyard or tie it together The engine shut off cord...

Page 53: ...oper operation of the start switch the en gine stop switch and the engine shut off switch EJU32680 Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water comes out from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running and the watercraft is in the water See page 27 for more information EJU32711 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for proper operation while the...

Page 54: ...irst 5 minutes run the engine at trolling speed only For the 30 minutes of operation after that keep the engine speed below 5000 r min For the 1 hour of operation after that keep the engine speed below 6500 r min 3 Proceed with normal operation EJU32812 Launching the watercraft When launching the watercraft make sure that there are no obstacles around you If there are waves someone should make sur...

Page 55: ...d is not attached correctly it may not pull free when the operator falls off allowing the watercraft to continue to run and cause an accident EWJ00581 4 Push the start switch green button and then release it as soon as the engine starts to run If the engine does not start in 5 seconds release the start switch wait 15 seconds and then try again The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squ...

Page 56: ...hile the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched To shift into reverse 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever toward you To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Push the shift lever away from you EJU32892 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft select the lock m...

Page 57: ... re liability Check local laws before operating your water craft Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Select a wide area to learn in where there is good visibility and light boat traffic Use the buddy system operate with some one nearby Scan constantly for people ob jects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit yo...

Page 58: ...e passengers must always wear a PFD that is approved by the appropriate authorities and a wetsuit bottom or equivalent Do not give a ride to children whose feet can not reach the floor of the footwell The pas sengers should hold on firmly either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip pro vided and keep their feet on the floor of the footwell Never allow a passenger to ride in front of t...

Page 59: ...all direc tions before starting off EJU33111 Boarding and starting from a dock 1 Board the watercraft 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 place both feet on the floor of the footwell start the engine and then look in all direc ti...

Page 60: ...ith the re boarding step for VX Cruiser you can lower the step to make reboarding easier The step returns automatically to the up position after you have boarded EJU33164 Boarding with passengers WARNING EWJ00660 Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle Do not ap ply throttle until the passengers are seated with their ...

Page 61: ...ing both the passengers and the operator should try to balance the watercraft 5 Check that the passengers have 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 Nev er allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator 6 Start the engine look in all directions and then accelerate to planing speed To board when it is diffi...

Page 62: ...prighting 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 not put your hands in the intake grate If the watercraft capsizes turn it over immedi ately Be sure to carefully follow the procedures be low to prevent injury or damage to the water craft 1 Remove the clip from the engine shut off switch 2 ...

Page 63: ...tle to steer A collision could result in severe injury or death When operating at higher speeds make gradual turns or slow down before turn ing Sharp high speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin throwing the operator and passengers overboard which could cause an injury Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throt tle Water sucked ...

Page 64: ...s an off throttle 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 l...

Page 65: ... obstacles near the beach Re lease the throttle lever about 100 m 330 ft before you reach the intended beach ing area 2 Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land Remember you need throttle to steer 3 Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach NOTICE Small pebbles sand seaweed and other debris can be sucked into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller Alway...

Page 66: ...al deterioration of the jet unit components and hull finish Ma rine organisms and corrosion are some of the conditions that can adversely affect the life of many watercraft components 1 Remove the watercraft from the water 2 Wash down the hull handlebars and jet unit with fresh water 3 Remove the seat and check the engine compartment for water To drain excess water remove the stern drain plugs and...

Page 67: ...11 Allow the engine compartment to air dry completely before installing the seat EJU33452 Transporting Before putting the watercraft on a trailer or transporting it be sure to put the shift lever in the forward position for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser When transporting the watercraft on a trailer secure the tie downs to the trail er through the bow eye and stern eyes NOTICE Do not attach ropes or tie dow...

Page 68: ... garden hose is not included 5 Start the engine and then immediately turn the water supply on until water flows out continually from the jet thrust nozzle NOTICE Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supply ing water or over 4000 r min on land otherwise the engine could overheat ECJ01050 TIP If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro longed period such as winter storage top o...

Page 69: ...cables Use a suitable marine grease applicator to pressure lubricate the cables and purge out any moisture between the inner and outer cables 7 Lubricate the areas of the watercraft specified in Lubrication points on page 72 8 Install the seat EJU33681 Battery If the watercraft will not be used for more than a month remove the battery from the water craft and store it in a cool dry place 1 Disconn...

Page 70: ... safest and most efficient condition possible Safety is an obligation of the watercraft owner Proper maintenance must be carried out to keep the exhaust emission and sound levels within the regulated limits The most important points of watercraft inspection adjustment and lubri cation are explained on the following pages See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re placement parts and optional access...

Page 71: ...vide you the owner with the necessary information for completing your own preventive maintenance and minor re pairs The tools provided in the tool kit are suf ficient for this purpose except that a torque wrench may also be necessary to tighten nuts and bolts 1 Storage compartment 1 Tool bag 2 Screwdriver 3 16 mm box wrench 4 10 12 mm box wrench 5 Pliers 6 Open end wrench 7 Garden hose adapter UF2...

Page 72: ...nths 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean adjust 71 Lubrication points Lubricate 72 Fuel system Check 69 Fuel tank Check clean 69 Trolling speed Check adjust 74 Throttle shaft Check Cooling water pas sages Flush 63 Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet thrust nozzle angle Check adjust 69 Shift cable and re verse gate VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check adjust 70 T...

Page 73: ...ormed after every use Oil filter Replace 69 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months UF2L20E0 book Page 68 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 74: ...ngine is turned off Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00181 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank otherwise the engine could be damaged It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil However if you choose to change the oil on your own consult a Yamaha dealer EJU34311 Air filter element ...

Page 75: ...hrottle cable moves back to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within specification Squeeze and release the throttle lever If the throttle lever does not return smoothly have a Yamaha dealer service it If the specified throttle lever free play cannot be obtained as described below have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment 1 Remove the six screws and then remove the f...

Page 76: ...k plugs periodi cally heat and deposits will cause the spark plugs to slowly break down and erode If elec trode erosion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive replace the spark plug with the specified plug To remove a spark plug 1 Remove the seat See page 24 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove the spark plug cap NOTICE Do not use any tools to remove or in...

Page 77: ...e spark plug ad justed to the correct torque with a torque wrench as soon as possible 5 Install the seat EJU34422 Lubrication points To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly coat them with water resistant grease Throttle cable handlebar end Loosen the adjuster and disconnect the outer cable from the bracket Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer cable Connect the outer cable and then adjus...

Page 78: ...isconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead and breather hose and then remove the battery from the watercraft To replenish the battery 1 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks 2 If the electrolyte level is low add distilled water to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery...

Page 79: ...e a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34500 Checking the trolling speed 1 Place the watercraft in the water 2 Start the engine and warm it up Use the tachometer in the multifunction informa tion center to check the trolling speed If the trolling speed is out of specification have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft 1 Positive battery terminal Red lead 2 Negative battery terminal Black lea...

Page 80: ...d 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 0 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 a...

Page 81: ...in place Install clip 26 Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and check wiring 80 Battery Run down Recharge 73 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 73 Terminal corroded Clean 64 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 39 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yama...

Page 82: ...cked 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 Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 39 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 34 Engine over heated Jet intake clogged C...

Page 83: ...take and cool engine 35 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 34 Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 71 Incorrect heat range Replace 71 Gap incorrect Adjust 71 Spark plug caps Loose Connect properly 71 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 69 Air filter Clogged or oil buildup...

Page 84: ...he 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 ECJ00651 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 ...

Page 85: ...y 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 cables by reversing the steps above NOTICE Never push the start switch while the engine is running Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds otherwise the battery will be discharged and the engine will not start Also the starter ...

Page 86: ...e a towline that is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the watercraft Tow the watercraft at 5 mph 8 km h or less The bow must be kept up out of the water dur ing towing to prevent water from entering the engine compartment EJU36151 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water follow the procedure below and consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible...

Page 87: ... from the storage compartments 2 Install the stern drain plugs and storage compartment drain plugs 3 Have the watercraft inspected 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 re sult ECJ00791 UF2L20E0 book Page 82 Thursday May 29 2008 9 51 AM ...

Page 88: ...nguisher 45 Flushing the cooling system 63 Front storage compartment 37 Fuel 39 Fuel and oil 39 Fuel injection system 74 Fuel level 43 Fuel level meter 33 Fuel level warning indicator 34 Fuel system checking 69 Fuel tank 69 Fuel tank filler cap 25 Fuses replacing 80 G Getting to know your watercraft 52 Glove compartment 37 H Handgrip 29 Hazard information 15 Hood 24 Hour meter voltmeter 33 Hull an...

Page 89: ...xe VX Cruiser 70 Shift lever and reverse gate for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 46 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 28 Shifting for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 51 Spark plugs cleaning and adjusting 71 Speedometer 33 Start switch 27 Starting the engine 49 Starting the watercraft 53 Steering system 28 46 Stern drain plugs 45 Stern eyes 29 Stopping the engine 50 Stopping the watercraft 59 Storage 63 Storage comp...

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