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Operation

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(6) Gradually increase the speed to balance

the watercraft.

EJU33230

Capsized watercraft 

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.

WARNING

EWJ00670

IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE IN-
JURY:

Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
on the engine shut-off cord to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch.

Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.

CAUTION:

ECJ00530

If the watercraft capsizes, release the
throttle lever immediately. Oil could flow
into the air filter case and the engine could
be damaged.

(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off

switch.

(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull the

watercraft over with your left hand on the

ride plate while pushing down on the gun-
wale with your right hand or foot.

NOTE:

If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft
is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that
the port (left) side is down before turning the
watercraft clockwise.

CAUTION:

ECJ00540

Do not turn the watercraft over counter-
clockwise, otherwise water can enter the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.

(3) Start the engine and operate the water-

craft to discharge any water remaining in
the engine compartment. (If the engine
does not start, see “Towing the water-
craft” on page 85 or “Submerged water-
craft” on page 85.)

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Summary of Contents for WaveRunner VX Cruiser 2007

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2007 WaveRunner VX VX Deluxe VX Cruiser F1K F8199 72 E0 UF1K72E0 book Page 1 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 2: ...READ THIS OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPER ATING YOUR WATERCRAFT UF1K72E0 book Page 1 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 3: ...Highway 34 East Town Post Code 30265 1320 Newnan Georgia Country USA Name of Authorized Representative if applicable YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N V Address Koolhovenlaan 101 Town Schiphol Rijk Post Code 1119 NC Country The Netherlands Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment Luxcontrol SA Address 1 avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349 Town Esch sur Alzette Post Code L 4004 Country Luxembourg ID Num...

Page 4: ...e 2 stroke 4 stroke Unique engine identification number s or engine family code s EC Type examination certificate for exhaust 6D3 LC 2003 44 10016 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS standards other normative document method technical file Please specify in more detail mandatory standard I A design and construction EN ISO 13590 I B exhaust emissions EN ISO 8178 1 1996 I C noise emissions EN ISO 14509 Conformit...

Page 5: ...a 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 INVOLVED WARNING EWJ00070 Failur...

Page 6: ...ruiser 27 Engine stop switch 28 Engine shut off switch 28 Start switch 29 Throttle lever 29 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Steering system 30 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 30 Handgrip 31 Bow eye 31 Stern eyes 31 Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS 32 Yamaha Security System and low RPM mode for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 32 Multifunction information center 34 Storage compartments 38 Operation 41 F...

Page 7: ...il and oil filter 73 Air filter element 74 Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle 74 Checking the shift cable for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 74 Checking and adjusting the throttle cable 75 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs 75 Lubrication points 76 Checking the battery 77 Fuel injection system 78 Specifications 79 Specifications 79 Trouble recovery 80 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting chart 80 Emerge...

Page 8: ... Primary Identification PRI ID number The PRI ID number is stamped on a plate at tached inside the engine compartment MODEL VX1100 F VX VX1100B F VX Deluxe VX1100A F 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 Identificatio...

Page 9: ...in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associat ed wave heights significant wave heights up to 2 m 6 56 ft see the following NOTE Such conditions may be encountered in ex posed inland waters in estuaries and in coastal waters in moderate weather condi tions NOTE The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one third of the waves which approximately corresponds to the wave height ...

Page 10: ...Agency EPA regulations for marine SI engines EJU30400 Approval label of emission control certificate This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head and to the inside of the engine compart ment 1 Emission control information label location 1 Emission control information label location UF1K72E0 book Page 3 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 11: ...eral and important labels 4 EJU30430 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head 1 Manufactured date label location UF1K72E0 book Page 4 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 5 EJU30450 Important labels UF1K72E0 book Page 5 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 6 EJU35910 Warning labels UF1K72E0 book Page 6 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 7 UF1K72E0 book Page 7 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 8 UF1K72E0 book Page 8 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 16: ...General and important labels 9 For Europe only For VX Deluxe VX Cruiser only EJU36121 Other labels UF1K72E0 book Page 9 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 17: ...eneral and important labels 10 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft For Canada only For Europe only UF1K72E0 book Page 10 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 18: ...neral and important labels 11 For Europe only VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter UF1K72E0 book Page 11 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 19: ...hey too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide and all warning and caution 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 Never ex cee...

Page 20: ...his is a high performance 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 weath...

Page 21: ...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 oper...

Page 22: ...onsider the likeli hood of traffic congestion and the water surface conditions If you decide to wear a helmet based upon your riding circumstances choose one carefully Look for a helmet designed for personal watercraft use if possible If you will be engaging in closed course competi tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization NEVER operate the watercraft after con suming al...

Page 23: ...watching for you If they do not see you or if you ma neuver more quickly than other boaters ex pect you risk a collision Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Safe boating rules and be sure to check behind you be fore making a turn See Safe boating rules on page 20 EJU30840 Recommended equipment The following items should be...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ate 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 swi...

Page 26: ...internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier in many places it is required by law Let th...

Page 27: ...e 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 Y...

Page 28: ... and populated beaches When travel in areas like these 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 h...

Page 29: ...2 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 UF1K72E0 book Page 22 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 30: ... 23 Rear view 1 Stern eyes 2 Intake grate 3 Reverse gate for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 4 Ride plate 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Speed sensor 7 Stern drain plugs 8 Cleat 9 Handgrip UF1K72E0 book Page 23 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 31: ... information center 5 Rearview mirrors for VX Deluxe VX Cruis er 6 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 7 Throttle lever 8 Glove compartment 9 Remote control transmitter for VX De luxe VX Cruiser 10 Engine stop switch 11 Engine shut off cord lanyard UF1K72E0 book Page 24 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 32: ... compartment 1 Air filter case 2 Water separator 3 Fuel tank 4 Battery 5 Flushing hose connector 6 Electrical box 7 Oil tank 8 Muffler 9 Spark plugs Spark plug caps Ignition coils UF1K72E0 book Page 25 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 33: ...luxe 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 secure ly NOTE Make sure that the seat is securely installed before operating the watercraft EJU31071 Hood To open the hood pull the hood latch up and then lift up the hood 1 Seat latch 1 Seat latch 1 Hood latch UF1K72E0 book Page ...

Page 34: ...remote control transmitter Ob serve the following precautions to protect your remote control transmitter Store the remote control transmitter carefully so it will not be lost When op erating the watercraft use the transmit ter holder in the glove compartment If you accidentally lose your remote con trol transmitter contact a Yamaha deal er While the remote control transmitter has been designed for...

Page 35: ...ay cause undesired operation of the de vice EJU31150 Engine stop switch Push the engine stop switch red button to stop the engine normally EJU31160 Engine shut off switch Insert the clip on the end of the engine shut off cord under the engine shut off switch black button The engine will stop automati cally when the clip is removed from the switch such as if the operator falls off the wa tercraft W...

Page 36: ...0 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 engine and then it is dis charged from the pilot outlet To check for proper opera...

Page 37: ...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 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...

Page 38: ...hrottle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Push the shift lever away from you EJU31360 Handgrip The handgrip provides a handhold for board ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fac ing rearward WARNING EWJ00020 Do not use the handgrip to lift the water craft The watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EJU34870 Bow eye The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa ...

Page 39: ...functions to help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the watercraft The engine cannot be started if the security system is in the lock mode The en gine can only be started in the unlock mode EJU36102 Yamaha Security System lock and unlock modes for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser The lock and unlock modes of this system can only be selected while the engine is stopped When the lock button on the remote con...

Page 40: ...either the start switch nor the remote control transmitter is operated within 25 seconds after the unlock button is pressed to select the unlock mode the multifunction meter display and the L MODE indicator light will go off If this occurs press the lock button on the transmitter briefly to select the lock mode press the unlock button briefly to select the unlock mode and then press the unlock but...

Page 41: ...yed by seg ments Each segment indicates a 250 r min increment EJU31500 Speedometer The meter shows the watercraft speed against water NOTE To switch the speedometer display between kilometers and miles push the select button for at least 1 second within 10 seconds after the meter is displayed EJU31510 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter is provided for convenient fuel level checking while riding...

Page 42: ...er displays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage is less than 8 0 volts LO is displayed on the voltmeter and if the voltage is above 18 1 volts HI is displayed on the voltmeter If HI or LO is displayed return to shore and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer check the charging system and the battery EJU31560 Fuel level warning indicator If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 1...

Page 43: ... engine starts to overheat the WARN ING light and the engine overheat warning in dicator blink and then come on The buzzer also begins to sound intermittently and then it sounds continuously After the light and indi cator start to blink and the buzzer sounds the engine speed is limited to help prevent dam age If this occurs immediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check for wa ...

Page 44: ...zer EJU31630 Check engine warning indicator If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the WARNING light and the check engine warning indicator begin to blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If this occurs reduce the engine speed return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine EJU35001 SECURITY indicator light for VX De luxe VX Cruiser The SECURITY indicator light comes...

Page 45: ...e sure that the storage compartments are securely closed before operating the watercraft The storage compartments are not de signed to be waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry such as the manuals put them in a waterproof bag EJU31711 Front storage compartment The front storage compartment is located at the bow To open the front storage compartment pull the hood latch up and then li...

Page 46: ...n lift up the lid To close the glove compartment push the lid down until it latches securely For VX Deluxe VX Cruiser A removable beverage holder which includes a transmitter holder is provided in the glove compartment NOTE Do not place beverages in the beverage holder when operating the watercraft Front storage compartment Capacity 62 0 L 16 4 US gal 13 6 Imp gal Load limit 5 0 kg 11 lb 1 Glove c...

Page 47: ...res and functions 40 Keep the remote control transmitter in the transmitter holder when operating the wa tercraft 1 Beverage holder 2 Transmitter holder UF1K72E0 book Page 40 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 48: ...k Fuel expands as it warms up and could overflow if the fuel tank has been overfilled If temporarily leaving the watercraft with a full fuel tank do not leave it in direct sunlight Leave it in a well ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position Tighten the fuel tank filler cap securely after refueling If you should swallow some gasoline in hale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gaso l...

Page 49: ...uel can cause poor running and engine damage 1 Remove the seat See page 26 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove the fuel tank filler cap and then slowly add fuel to the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximate ly 50 mm 2 in from the top of the fuel tank as indicated in the illustration 3 Install the fuel tank filler cap and the seat 1 Approximately 50 mm 2 in...

Page 50: ...everse gate VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Check for proper operation 49 Fuel and oil Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces sary Check the hoses and tanks for leakage 45 45 Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 46 Battery Check the electrolyte level and battery condition 47 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 26 Seat Check that the seat is securely installed 26 Hull a...

Page 51: ...peration 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 UF1K72E0 book Page 44 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 52: ... the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish if necessary See page 42 for filling procedures 4 Install the fuel tank filler cap and the seat EJU32400 Engine oil level Check the engine oil level before each use CAUTION ECJ00390 When checking the engine oil level on water be careful of other watercraft boats swimmers and obstacles The water current and wind can cause the watercraft to move and lea...

Page 53: ... the ex cessive amount of engine oil EJU32420 Water separator Check 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 dr...

Page 54: ...gn materials such as dirt or sand Otherwise the stern drain plugs could be damaged allowing water to en ter the engine compartment Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge EJU32480 Battery Check the battery condition and the electro lyte level Check that the batt...

Page 55: ...s not standard equipment with this watercraft If you do not have one contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extin guisher dealer to obtain one meeting the proper specifications EJU32590 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper 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 s...

Page 56: ...s or people behind you before shifting into reverse Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched EJU32650 Jet intake Carefully check the jet intake for weeds de bris or anything else that might restrict the in take of water If the jet intake is clogged cavitation could occur reducing jet thrust and possibly damaging the jet pump In some cases...

Page 57: ... the start switch to start the engine As soon as the engine starts running push the engine stop switch to verify that the engine stops immediately Restart the engine and then pull the engine shut off cord to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to ver ify that the engine stops immediately See pages 28 to 29 for information on proper op eration of the start switch the engine stop switch ...

Page 58: ... Fail ure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding an accident CAUTION ECJ00460 Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft EJU32781 Engine break in The engine break in period is essential to al low the various components of the engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct op erating clearances T...

Page 59: ... For VX After the watercraft is in the water turn it around so that the bow faces the direction you wish to go Start the engine and then slowly move away from the launching area EJU32850 Starting the engine WARNING EWJ00560 Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area Ex haust fumes contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas that may cause loss of conscious...

Page 60: ...o start the engine with the clip removed from the engine shut off switch 4 Push the start switch green button and then release it as soon as the engine starts to run NOTE The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squeezed CAUTION ECJ00480 Never push the start switch while the en gine is running Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds otherwise the battery will be discharge...

Page 61: ...ry enjoyable activity providing you with hours of pleasure However it is essential to familiar ize yourself with the operation of the water craft to achieve the skill level necessary to enjoy riding safely Before operating this watercraft read this owner s operator s manual the Riding Prac tice Guide and all warning and caution labels on the watercraft Pay particular attention to the safety inform...

Page 62: ...ns Footwear and gloves are recommended Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are de signed to float should your eyewear fall in the water You should grip the handlebars firmly and keep both feet on the floor of the footwell Do not attempt to ride with passengers until ...

Page 63: ...ercraft Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shal low water Take early action to avoid collisions Re member watercraft and other boats do not have brakes Do not release the ...

Page 64: ...before starting off EJU36080 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING EWJ01110 The operator and passengers should practice boarding in shallow water be fore riding in deep water Boarding in deep water requires more skill The fatigue and exposure that could re sult after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may increase the risk of injuries and drowning EJU33140 Boarding alone 1 S...

Page 65: ...to the handgrip provid ed 1 Climb on board as noted in the previous section and sit astride the seat 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the en gine shut off switch 3 Have the passengers move to the rear of the watercraft 4 Have a passenger board and sit astride the seat If a second passenger is board ing have him or her follow the same pro cedure NOTE ...

Page 66: ...pro ceed as follows 1 While the passengers are steadying the watercraft pull yourself up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling posi tion and then move to the seat and sit astride to balance the watercraft 2 Have a passenger pull him or herself up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling position then move to the seat and sit astride to balance the watercraft 3 Attach the engine shut off cor...

Page 67: ...ne could be damaged 1 Remove the clip from the engine shut off switch 2 Swim to the rear of the watercraft Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the ride plate while pushing down on the gun wale with your right hand or foot NOTE If the port left side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up push down on the gunwale so that the port left side is down before turning the watercraft clockwis...

Page 68: ...The higher the engine speed the more thrust pro duced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the po sition of the handlebars determines how sharply you turn A More throttle produces higher thrust so the watercraft will turn more sharply B Less throttle produces lower thrust so the watercraft will turn more gradually C Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust If you are...

Page 69: ...ds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar in put until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed EJU33280 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa rate braking system It is stopped by water re sistance when the throttle lever is released From full speed the watercraft comes to a complete ...

Page 70: ...the engine just before coming alongside it EJU33320 Reverse on waterways for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Reverse can be used for slow speed maneu vering when it is necessary to back up out of tight spots where you cannot turn around Re verse can be used to slow down or stop only during slow speed maneuvering such as when docking Once the engine is idling shift into reverse and gradually increase engine s...

Page 71: ...ce the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 5 Flush the cooling system to prevent it from clogging with salt sand or dirt See page 66 for flushing procedures 6 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by alternately squeezing and re leasing the throttle lever for 10 to 15 sec onds while the engine is running CAUTION ECJ00560 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds otherwise the engine c...

Page 72: ...water craft may be damaged Do not route ropes or tie downs over the seat as they may leave permanent marks on the seat s surface Also wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or dam age For VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Before putting the watercraft on the trail er or transporting it be sure to put the shift lever in the forward position...

Page 73: ...5 seconds without supplying water or over 4000 r min on land otherwise the engine could overheat 1 Remove the watercraft from the water and place it in a horizontal position 2 Remove the seat See page 26 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Remove the flushing hose connector cap and then insert the garden hose adapter into the flushing hose connector and turn it until it is securely conn...

Page 74: ...the intake open ing for 3 seconds 4 Connect the air intake duct and tighten the clamp screw 5 Start the engine in a well ventilated area and let it run at idle for 15 seconds CAUTION ECJ00160 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds otherwise the engine could over heat 6 Lubricate all cables such as the throttle and steering cables NOTE Use a suitable marine grease applicator to pressure lub...

Page 75: ...ufacturer s instruc tions EJU33680 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 Disconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead and breather hose and then remove the bat tery from the watercraft 2 Clean the battery casing using fresh wa ter 3 If the battery terminals are dirty o...

Page 76: ...aha dealer for genuine Yamaha re placement parts and optional accessories de signed for your watercraft Remember failures that are the result of the installation of parts or accessories which are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI ...

Page 77: ...rom water dam age it would be a good idea to put them in a waterproof bag The service information included in this man ual is intended to provide 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...

Page 78: ... 24 months Spark plugs Check clean adjust 75 Lubrication points Lubricate 76 Fuel system Check 73 Fuel tank Check clean 73 Trolling speed Check adjust 78 Throttle shaft Check Cooling water pas sages Flush 66 Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet thrust nozzle angle Check adjust 74 Shift cable and re verse gate VX De luxe VX Cruiser Check adjust 74 Throttle cable...

Page 79: ...d be performed after every use 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 UF1K72E0 book Page 72 Wednesday August 2 2006 10 43 AM ...

Page 80: ...Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34290 Engine oil and oil filter WARNING EWJ00340 Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af ter the engine is turned off Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns CAUTION ECJ00180 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank Oil could spray out and the engine could be dam aged Be sure to ...

Page 81: ...tion EJU34320 Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for smooth operation Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left and check that the difference of distances A and B between the jet thrust noz zle and the nozzle is within specification If the steering is stiff or misadjusted have a Yamaha dealer service it EJU34350 Checking the shift cab...

Page 82: ...rk 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 26 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove the spark plug cap CAUTION ECJ00210 Do not use any tools to r...

Page 83: ...possible WARNING EWJ00350 Be careful not to damage the insulator when removing or installing a spark plug A damaged insulator could allow sparks to escape which could result in a fire or ex plosion 5 Install the seat EJU34421 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...

Page 84: ...at it is well ven tilated Always shield your eyes when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION ECJ00230 Be careful not to place the battery on its side Be sure to remove the battery from the battery compartment when adding elec trolyte or charging the battery To replenish the battery 1 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks 2 R...

Page 85: ...e bat tery leads are properly connected to the battery terminals EJU34490 Fuel injection system The fuel injection system was set at the Yamaha factory If the fuel injection system needs to be adjusted have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft CAUTION ECJ00220 Do not attempt to adjust the fuel injection system If the settings are disturbed by someone who does not have the neces sary technical kn...

Page 86: ...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 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 a...

Page 87: ...lace Install clip 28 Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and check wiring 84 Battery Run down Recharge 77 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 77 Terminal corroded Clean 68 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 29 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 42 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yama...

Page 88: ...ne warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 37 Watercraft slow or loses power Yamaha Se curity Sys tem VX Deluxe VX Cruiser Low RPM mode se lected Select normal mode 33 Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 82 Impeller damaged or worn Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 82 Engine over heat warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Clean jet intake and cool engine 36 Oil pressure warn...

Page 89: ...o shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the wa tercraft WARNING EWJ00780 Before attempting to remove weeds or de bris from the jet intake or impeller area shut the engine off and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Severe in jury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump CAUTION ECJ00650 If weeds or de...

Page 90: ...ous causing severe burns etc Elec trolyte contains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Antidotes External Flush with water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call a physician im mediately Eyes Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flames...

Page 91: ...ged If the engine does not start in 5 seconds release the start switch wait 15 seconds and then try again EJU34690 Replacing the fuses The fuses are located in the electrical box To replace a fuse 1 Remove the cap on the electrical box 2 Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage by using the fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap 1 Electrical box 2 Cap 3 Fuse 4 Spare f...

Page 92: ...the towing boat when slowing down A good rule of thumb is a towline that is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the watercraft The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traf fic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the rider on the watercraft EJU36150 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water follow the procedure be...

Page 93: ...pen throttle Repeat this step several times 8 Install the spark plugs and then connect the spark plug caps and fuel injector cou plers CAUTION ECJ00780 Do not start the engine even after complet ing the previous steps Any water remain ing in the engine could cause serious engine damage 9 Have the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible CAUTION ECJ00790 Be sure to have a Yamaha ...

Page 94: ...responsibly 21 F Filling the fuel tank 42 Fire extinguisher 48 Flushing the cooling system 66 Front storage compartment 38 Fuel and oil 41 Fuel injection system 78 Fuel level 45 Fuel level meter 34 Fuel level warning indicator 35 Fuel system 67 Fuel system checking 73 Fuel tank 73 Fuel tank filler cap 27 Fuses replacing 84 G Gasohol 41 Gasoline 41 Getting to know your watercraft 54 Glove compartme...

Page 95: ...ift cable checking for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 74 Shift lever and reverse gate for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 49 Shift lever for VX Deluxe VX Cruiser 30 Spark plugs cleaning and adjusting 75 Speedometer 34 Start switch 29 Starting the engine 52 Starting the watercraft 56 Steering system 30 48 Stern drain plugs 47 Stern eyes 31 Stopping the engine 54 Stopping the watercraft 62 Storage 66 Storage compartment...

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