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READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPER- ATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.
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Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC) with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC Revision No: Name of PWC manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Address: 1000 GA Highway 34 East Town: Newnan Georgia Post Code: 30265-1320...
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EC type- examination certificate(s) has(have) been issued. Name / title: T. Tsuchiya / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. (identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf...
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Important manual information EJU30190 ECJ00090 To the owner/operator CAUTION: Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. A CAUTION indicates special precautions This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in- that must be taken to avoid damage to the formation you will need for proper operation, watercraft.
(for Europe only) ......2 Yamaha Engine Management Builder’s plate ........2 System (YEMS) ......32 Emission control information Yamaha Security System and (for Canada only) ......3 low-RPM mode Approval label of emission control (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ..32 certificate ........
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Table of contents Reverse on waterways Submerged watercraft ..... 85 (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ..63 Rough water operation ....63 Post-operation care ...... 64 Transporting ......... 65 Maintenance and care..... 66 Storage ......... 66 Flushing the cooling system .... 66 Lubrication ........
Hull Identification Number (HIN), and engine serial number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your watercraft is stolen.
General and important labels EJU36110 Model information (for Europe NOTE: The significant wave height is the mean only) height of the highest one-third of the waves, EJU30330 Builder’s plate which approximately corresponds to the wave Part of the information is given on the builder’s height estimated by an experienced observer.
General and important labels EJU30360 EJU30400 Emission control information Approval label of emission control certificate (for Canada only) This label is attached to the top of the cylinder This engine conforms to 2007 U.S. Environ- head and to the inside of the engine compart- mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations ment.
General and important labels EJU30430 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head. 1 Manufactured date label location...
General and important labels For Europe only For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser only EJU36121 Other labels...
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General and important labels The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft. For Canada only For Europe only...
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General and important labels For Europe only (VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.
The safe use and operation of this water- operate the watercraft craft is dependent upon the use of proper Yamaha recommends a minimum operator riding techniques, as well as upon the age of 16 years old. common sense, good judgment, and ex- Adults must supervise use by minors.
Safety information kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes EJU30760 Cruising limitations or waves. Scan constantly for people, objects, and Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa- other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor; limit your visibility or block your vision of this may lead to an accident causing injury others.
Safety information with another boat, which could result in se- EJU30820 Operation requirements vere injury or death. All riders must wear a personal flotation de- vice (PFD) that is approved by the appropri- ate authorities and is suitable for personal watercraft use.
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Safety information certain kinds of accidents and that it could NEVER operate the watercraft after con- injure you in others. suming alcohol or taking other drugs. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle.
Contact a dren or others. Yamaha dealer for more information. Watch A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft.
Always operate the watercraft in an This model is equipped with the Yamaha open area. Engine Management System (YEMS) that Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-...
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Safety information legs, ankles, and other bones. You could any debris or weeds, which may have col- also damage the shift mechanism. lected around the jet intake. For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser: Reverse can be used to slow down or stop during slow-speed maneuvering, such as when docking.
Safety information is required by law. Let the skier direct the EJU30950 Water-skiing operator’s control of speed and direction You can use the watercraft for water-skiing if with hand signals. it has the seating capacity to carry the opera- The spotter should sit astride the rear of the tor, a rearward-facing spotter, and the water- seat and hold onto the handgrip with both skier when he or she is not skiing.
Make sure that the rope is not looped EJU30970 Safe boating rules around anything. Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered After checking that the skier is ready and a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must that there is no traffic or other obstacles, ap- be in accordance with the rules and regula- ply enough throttle to raise the skier.
Safety information EJU30990 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly You share the areas you enjoy when riding your watercraft with others and with nature. So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, wa- ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy. Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself as the guest of those around you.
Features and functions 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...
Features and functions EJU31020 rear of the seat down to lock it in place secure- Operation of controls and other functions EJU31031 Seat There is a seat latch at the rear of the seat to remove the seat. To remove the seat: Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the seat off.
ECJ00020 NOTE: CAUTION: Make sure that the hood is securely closed The Yamaha Security System and low- before operating the watercraft. RPM mode settings can only be selected using the remote control transmitter. Ob- EJU31090 Fuel tank filler cap...
EJU31150 Engine stop switch new battery or is not operating properly, Push the engine stop switch (red button) to contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not attempt stop the engine normally. to replace the battery yourself. 1 Engine stop switch 1 Transmitter holder...
1 Start switch NOTE: The engine will not start when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System has been se- To check for proper operation of the cooling lected (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser), the clip is system, check that water is being discharged removed from the engine shut-off switch, or from the pilot outlet.
Features and functions This model is equipped with the Yamaha En- NOTE: gine Management System (YEMS) that in- If the cooling water passages are dry, it will cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system. take about 60 seconds for the water to It will activate at planing speeds should you reach the outlet after the engine is started.
Features and functions EWJ00030 EWJ00020 WARNING WARNING Make sure that the throttle lever is com- Do not use the handgrip to lift the water- pletely released and that the engine is at craft. The watercraft could fall, which idle before shifting into reverse. could result in severe injury.
If you lose the is in the lock mode. remote control transmitter or it does not oper- ate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer. EJU31390 Yamaha Security System (for VX Deluxe/ VX Cruiser)
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While the engine is running, input from the remote control transmitter is not received. ECJ00080 CAUTION: If the remote control transmitter does not operate when its buttons are pressed, the battery may be low. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the battery.
Features and functions EJU31451 EJU31460 Multifunction information center Tachometer The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by seg- This meter contains the following functions for ments. Each segment indicates a 250 r/min help and convenience in operating the water- increment. craft. 1 Tachometer EJU31500 Speedometer...
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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 NOTE: and the battery. The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-...
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If the ter discharge at the port (left) cooling water pi- oil level is sufficient, have a Yamaha dealer lot outlet while the engine is running. If there check the watercraft.
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Yamaha deal- er. Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe engine damage. 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”...
Features and functions ridden normally when this light is on. (See EJU31711 Front storage compartment page 32 for more information.) The front storage compartment is located at the bow. To open the front storage compartment, pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the hood. 1 “SECURITY”...
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Features and functions To open the glove compartment, slide the Front storage compartment: glove compartment latch toward you, and Capacity: 62.0 L (16.4 US gal) (13.6 Imp.gal) then lift up the lid. Load limit: 5.0 kg (11 lb) To close the front storage compartment, push down on the rear of the hood until it latches securely.
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Features and functions Keep the remote control transmitter in the transmitter holder when operating the wa- tercraft. 1 Beverage holder 2 Transmitter holder...
Gasohol containing methanol is not recom- dry rags. Always properly dispose of mended by Yamaha because it can cause gasoline-soaked rags. fuel system damage and engine performance Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill- problems.
Operation EJU31890 ly 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the fuel Engine oil tank as indicated in the illustration. Use a combination of the recommended SAE and API engine oil classifications shown in the chart below. ECJ00280 CAUTION: Use only 4-stroke engine oil.
Operation EJU31980 Pre-operation checks EJU31990 Pre-operation check list Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accom- panying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks. EWJ00410 WARNING If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the watercraft, otherwise an accident could occur.
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Operation NOTE: Pre-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.
Check the hull and deck for cracks and other water in the engine oil can cause serious damage. If any damage is found, have a engine damage. Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft. To check the engine oil level: EJU32390 Fuel level...
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If the ambient temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) or mum level mark, the oil tank is overfilled. less, warm up the engine for an additional 5 Have a Yamaha dealer remove the ex- minutes. cessive amount of engine oil.
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Operation To drain water from the bilge: could be damaged, allowing water to en- (1) Remove the stern drain plugs. ter the engine compartment. (2) Raise the bow of the watercraft until the Make sure that the stern drain plugs are water drains.
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Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on with this watercraft. If you do not have one, board. 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.
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Operation turned, and that there is no free play between EWJ00480 WARNING the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle. Make sure that the throttle lever is com- pletely released and that the engine is at idle before shifting into reverse. Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or...
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Operation may have collected around the jet in- EJU32670 Switches take. ECJ00410 CAUTION: Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds when checking the switches on land without supplying water, otherwise the engine could overheat. Check the start switch, the engine stop switch, and the engine shut-off switch for proper operation.
WARNING Before operating your watercraft, become familiar with all of the controls. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion that you do not fully understand. Fail- ure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding an accident.
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at in an open area. trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of (1) If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security operation after that, keep the engine System is selected (for VX Deluxe/VX speed below 5000 r/min.
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Operation (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left (4) Push the start switch (green button), and wrist, and then attach the clip to the en- then release it as soon as the engine gine shut-off switch. starts to run. 1 Clip NOTE: 2 Engine shut-off switch...
If leaving the watercraft, select the lock mode Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow of the Yamaha Security System (for VX De- more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water- luxe/VX Cruiser) and remove the engine shut-...
Operation Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep (subnormal body temperature) and abra- a safe distance away from people, objects, sions. and other watercraft. Select a wide area to Footwear and gloves are recommended. learn in, where there is good visibility and light Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, boat traffic.
Operation footwell. Never allow a passenger to ride in Practice reboarding in shallow water be- front of the operator. fore riding in deep water. EWJ00550 WARNING When passengers are on board, make sure that they are holding on firmly and have their feet on the floor of the footwell before you start to accelerate.
Operation (2) Board the watercraft from the side or the EJU33140 Boarding alone rear. (1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft and (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left place both hands on the boarding plat- wrist, and then attach the clip to the en- form, pull yourself up, and then grasp the gine shut-off switch.
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Operation start the engine, and then look in all direc- (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left tions before starting off. wrist, and then attach the clip to the en- gine shut-off switch. (3) Have the passengers move to the rear of the watercraft.
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Operation er allow a passenger to ride in front of the position, then move to the seat and sit operator. astride to balance the watercraft. (6) Start the engine, look in all directions, and (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left then accelerate to planing speed.
Operation (6) Gradually increase the speed to balance ride plate while pushing down on the gun- the watercraft. wale with your right hand or foot. 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.
Operation ECJ00550 B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so CAUTION: the watercraft will turn more gradually. Do not operate the engine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the engine has been restarted. Excessive water in the bilge can splash into the engine, which can result in severe damage.
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...
Operation steer away from a boat or other obstacle during slow-speed maneuvering, such as that comes into your path. when docking. For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser: Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse Do not use the reverse function to slow and gradually increase engine speed.
Operation EJU33380 (6) Drain residual water from the exhaust Post-operation care system by alternately squeezing and re- To keep your watercraft in top shape, always leasing the throttle lever for 10 to 15 sec- take it out of the water after using it and per- onds while the engine is running.
Operation EJU33451 Transporting When transporting the watercraft on a trailer, secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes. ECJ00621 CAUTION: Do not attach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the water- craft to the trailer.
It is advisable 1 Flushing hose connector cap to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha 2 Garden hose adapter dealer prior to storage. However, the following 3 Flushing hose connector procedures can be performed by the owner.
Maintenance and care water passages by alternately squeezing (3) Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake open- and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to ing for 3 seconds. 15 seconds. (8) Stop the engine. (9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in- stall the flushing hose connector cap.
1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F) attention. If any gasoline spills on your skin or It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer clothing, immediately wash the affected check the specific gravity and charge the bat- area with soap and water and change tery.
(3) Spray the engine’s exterior with a rust in- cation are explained on the following pages. hibitor and lubricant. See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re- (4) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax. placement parts and optional accessories de- (5) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components, signed for your watercraft.
Maintenance and care use. Consult a Yamaha dealer before at- wrench may also be necessary to tighten nuts tempting any modifications. and bolts. EJU33810 Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool It is advisable to always carry the owner’s/op- erator’s manual and tool kit with you whenev- er you use the watercraft.
This “ ” mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself. This “ ” mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer. Initial Thereafter every Item...
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Maintenance and care Initial Thereafter every Item Operation hours hours hours hours hours Page months months months months Valve clearance Check, adjust — * This operation should be performed after every use.
Fuel tank filler cap and seal for damage. year or every 100 hours of operation. Fuel in fuel tank for water and dirt. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil fil- Fuel tank for damage, cracks, and leakage. ter if necessary.
EJU34310 Air filter element Have a Yamaha dealer check and clean or re- place the air filter element every 12 months or every 100 hours of operation. EJU34320 Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for smooth operation.
Maintenance and care If the reverse gate does not make contact with plugs to slowly break down and erode. If elec- the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it. trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon EJU34360 and other deposits are excessive, replace the Checking and adjusting the throttle spark plug with the specified plug.
Battery life could be shortened. working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery. If you charge the battery yourself, carefully read the battery charger in- structions before charging and follow the...
Maintenance and care (1) Remove all of the battery caps. needs to be adjusted, have a Yamaha dealer (2) If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled service the watercraft. water to raise it to the specified level. ECJ00220 CAUTION: (3) Set the charging rate to 1.9 ampere and...
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner’s/operator’s manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service. EJU34591...
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Engine runs irregu- Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos- larly or stalls sible Stale or contaminat- Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace Incorrect heat range...
Trouble recovery EJU34620 contact with the rotating parts of the jet Emergency procedures pump. EJU34630 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caught in the jet intake or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet thrust to decrease even though engine speed rises.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to If debris is difficult to remove, consult a the positive (+) battery terminals of both Yamaha dealer. batteries. ECJ00670 (2) Connect one end of the negative (–) CAUTION: jumper cable to the negative (–) battery...
Trouble recovery gine. Any wrong connection could dam- (2) Replace the blown fuse with the spare age the electrical system. fuse of the correct amperage by using the fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap. (4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps above.
Tow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or water, follow the procedure below and consult less, otherwise water could enter the en- a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. Failure gine through the exhaust passages or to do so could result in serious engine dam-...
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(9) Have the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. ECJ00790 CAUTION: Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft. Otherwise, serious engine damage could result.
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Index Fuel and oil..........41 Air filter element ........74 Fuel injection system........ 78 Approval label of emission control Fuel level ..........45 certificate ..........3 Fuel level meter........34 Fuel level warning indicator...... 35 Battery..........47, 68 Fuel system ..........67 Battery, checking........
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Safe boating rules ........20 Yamaha Security System Seat............26 (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ....32 “SECURITY” indicator light Yamaha Security System lock and (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)....37 unlock modes Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ....32 mode (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)..
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