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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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Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the
engine can be started using a 12-volt bat-
tery and jumper cables.
WARNING@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, 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 physi-
cian immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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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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