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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer4-11
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-16
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-16
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-16
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-16
Cracked, torn, or dam-
agedReplace
—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect 
properly—
Fuel injection 
systemJet nozzle clogged Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or 
indicator blinksFuel level Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged  Clean
5-3
Check engine 
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Wate rcr af t slow  or  
loses powerYamaha 
Security 
System 
(VX110 
Deluxe)Low-RPM mode 
selectedSelect normal mode
2-15
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5-3
Impeller damaged or 
wornHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and 
cool engine2-22
Oil pressure 
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
2-21
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-16
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-16
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-16
Spark plug 
capsLoose Connect properly
4-16
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect 
properly—
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer4-11
Air filter Clogged or oil buildup Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer4-14 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Emergency procedures  
EJU21602 
Cleaning the jet intake and 
impeller 
If weeds or debris get caught in the intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine
speed rises. If this condition is allowed to
continue, the engine will overheat and may
seize. If there is any sign that the jet intake
or impeller is clogged with weeds or debris,
return to shore and check the intake and
impeller. Always stop the engine before
beaching the watercraft.
WARNING@ Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the jet intake or impeller
area, shut the engine off and remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch.
Severe injury or death could result from
coming in contact with the rotating parts
of the jet pump. 
@
CAUTION:@ If weeds or debris get caught in the
intake, do not operate the watercraft
above trolling speed until they have been
removed. 
@
1. Turn the watercraft on its side as shown.
CAUTION:@ Place a suitable clean cloth or carpet-
ing underneath the watercraft to pro-
tect it from abrasions and scratches. 
Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side. 
When turning the watercraft on its
side, support the bow so the handle-
bars cannot be bent or damaged. 
@
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Index 
A
Adjusting the fuel injection system ........ 4-22
Approval label of emission control 
certificate ................................................. 1-4
B
Battery ............................................ 3-10, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-32
Bilge ........................................................ 3-9
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-24
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-24
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-25
Builder’s plate.......................................... 1-3
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-27
Changing the engine oil ........................ 4-12
Check engine warning indicator ............ 2-20
Checking the air filter element............... 4-14
Checking the trolling speed ................... 4-22
Cleaning and adjusting the spark 
plugs...................................................... 4-16
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-11, 3-14
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-13
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-32
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information 
(For Canada only) ................................... 1-4
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-15
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine oil ................................................ 3-3
Engine oil level ........................................ 3-7
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-22
Engine serial number .............................. 1-2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-13
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-9
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-9
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-21F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4
Fire extinguisher .................................... 3-11
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front storage compartment ................... 2-24
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel level ................................................. 3-6
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-19
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-21
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-20
Glove compartment ............................... 2-25
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-14
Hazard information ................................ 1-17
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hour meter/Voltmeter ............................ 2-20
Hull and deck .......................................... 3-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-2
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-5
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle 
cable...................................................... 4-15
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-20
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-11
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle .... 4-14
Inspecting the shift cable 
(for VX110 Deluxe) ................................ 4-14
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-13
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-5
Launching the watercraft ....................... 3-16
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-20
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-19
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Limitations on who may operate the 
watercraft .............................................. 1-12
“L-MODE” indicator light 
(for VX110 Deluxe)................................ 2-23
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-18
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-4
Model information (For Europe only)....... 1-3
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-18, 3-14
O
Oil pressure warning indicator............... 2-21
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-20
Operation .............................................. 3-15
Operation of controls and other 
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements ........................ 1-14
Other labels ........................................... 1-10
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and 
tool kit ...................................................... 4-9
P
Periodic maintenance chart................... 4-10
Post-operation checks........................... 3-34
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
R
Recommended equipment .................... 1-16
Remote control transmitter 
(for VX110 Deluxe).................................. 2-7
Replacing the fuses............................... 4-23
Reverse on waterways 
(for VX110 Deluxe)................................ 3-33
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-21
Rough water operation .......................... 3-33
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-21
Safety information ................................. 1-12
Seat ......................................................... 2-5
“SECURITY” indicator light 
(for VX110 Deluxe)................................ 2-23Selecting the normal mode/
low-RPM mode (for VX110 Deluxe) ...... 2-17
Shift lever and reverse gate 
(for VX110 Deluxe) ................................ 3-12
Shift lever (for VX110 Deluxe) ............... 2-13
Specifications ........................................ 4-24
Speedometer......................................... 2-19
Starting and boarding in shallow 
water ..................................................... 3-23
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-23
Starting the engine ................................ 3-17
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-22
Start switch............................................ 2-10
Steering system ...........................2-12, 3-12
Stern drain plug ....................................... 3-9
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-19
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-31
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-24
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-14
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-19
Throttle .................................................. 3-11
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-36
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-29
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-6
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-17
Water separator ...................................... 3-8
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-19
Y
Yamaha Engine Management 
System (YEMS) ..................................... 2-15
Yamaha Security System 
(for VX110 Deluxe) ................................ 2-15
Yamaha Security System lock and 
unlock modes (for VX110 Deluxe) ........ 2-16
Yamaha Security System/Low-RPM 
mode (for VX110 Deluxe) ...................... 2-15
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