cruise control YAMAHA VX 2009 User Guide

Operation
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button). WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
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Shifting (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
WARNING
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Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.

Make sure that there are no obstacles 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.
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.
EJU32892Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, select the lock
mode of the Yamaha Security System (for
VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) and remove the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to reduce the
chance of accidental starting or unautho-
rized use by children or others. (See page 29
for Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
mode selection procedures.)
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Operation
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The watercraft slows down as soon as the
throttle lever is released, but will coast for a
distance before fully stopping. If you are not
sure you can stop in time before hitting an ob-
stacle, apply throttle and turn in another direc-
tion.
WARNING
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Allow adequate stopping distance.

Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.

Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.

Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.

For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:
Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
EJU35961Beaching the watercraft
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach. Re-
lease the throttle lever about 100 m (330ft) 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. Always stop
the engine and get off the watercraft
before beaching it.
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Docking the watercraft
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the watercraft.
Reduce speed about 100 m (330 ft) away
from the dock.
(2) Slowly approach the dock and stop the
engine just before coming alongside it.
EJU33321Reverse 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.
Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse
and gradually increase engine speed. Make
sure that there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you before shifting into reverse.
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Trouble recovery
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerYamaha Se-
curity Sys-
tem (VX
Deluxe/VX
Cruiser)Low-RPM mode se-
lectedSelect normal mode
30
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 78
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer78
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine33
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
33
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 70
Incorrect heat range Replace 70
Gap incorrect Adjust 70
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
70
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer68
Air filter Clogged or oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer68 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 23
Operation requirements ........................... 11
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 64
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 66
Post-operation care .................................. 60
Pre-operation check list............................ 40
Pre-operation check points ...................... 42
Pre-operation checks ............................... 40
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (for VX Cruiser) ............. 28
Recommended equipment ....................... 13
Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 24
Reverse on waterways
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 59
Riding with passengers ............................ 52
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Seat .......................................................... 23
“SECURITY” indicator light
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 34
Selecting the operation mode
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 30
Shift cable, checking
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 69
Shift lever and reverse gate
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 45
Shift lever (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ..... 27
Shifting (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ......... 50
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 70
Speedometer............................................ 31
Start switch............................................... 26
Starting the engine ................................... 48
Starting the watercraft .............................. 52
Steering system ................................. 27, 45
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 44
Stern eyes ................................................ 28
Stopping the engine ................................. 49
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 58
Storage..................................................... 62
Storage compartments ............................. 35
Submerged watercraft .............................. 80Switches ................................................... 46
T
Tachometer .............................................. 31
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 69
Throttle lever ...................................... 26, 45
Towing the watercraft ............................... 80
Transporting ............................................. 61
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 73
Troubleshooting ....................................... 75
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 75
Turning the watercraft .............................. 57
W
Water separator ....................................... 43
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 14
Water-skiing ............................................. 16
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 28
Yamaha Security System
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 29
Yamaha Security System settings
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 29
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