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To install a spark plug:
(1) Clean the gasket surface.
(2) Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.
(3) Install the spark plug, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.
(4) Wipe off any water on the spark plug or
inside the spark plug cap, and then install
the cap. Push the spark plug cap down
until it is securely installed.
TIP:
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn past
finger tight using the spark plug wrench in-
cluded in the tool kit. Have the spark plug ad-
justed to the correct torque with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
(5) Install the seat.
EJU34422Lubrication 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 adjust the throttle ca-ble free play. (See page 69 for adjustment
procedures.)

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Spark plug tightening torque:
12.5 Nm (1.27 kgf-m, 9.2 ft-lb)
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
1Adjuster
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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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