check engine YAMAHA VX 2010 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep your
watercraft in the safest and most efficient con-
dition possible. Therefore, make sure to carry
out the periodic maintenance. Safety is an ob-
ligation of the watercraft owner. Proper main-
tenance must be carried out to keep the
exhaust emission and sound levels within the
regulated limits. The most important points of
watercraft inspection and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories de-
signed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may
be performed by any marine SI engine re-
pair establishment or individual. Warranty
repair, however, must be performed at an
authorized Yamaha marine dealership.
WARNING
EWJ00311
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33802Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft. Place
the tool kit in a waterproof bag and alwayscarry it with you whenever you use the water-
craft.
1Tool bag
2Screwdriver
316 mm box wrench
4Garden hose adapter
510/12 mm box wrench
6Pliers
7Open-end wrench
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Maintenance
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EJU37062Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace—
Lubrication pointsLubricate—
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate—
Fuel systemCheck—
Fuel tankCheck, clean—
Engine idling
speedCheck, adjust—
Throttle shaftCheck—
Water inlet strain-
erCheck, clean—
Bilge strainerClean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)Check, adjust—
Throttle cableCheck—
Stern drain plugsCheck, replace—
BatteryCheck, charge—
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
Nuts and boltsCheck—
Air filter elementCheck—
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Maintenance
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EJU36942Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00340
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ00991
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Engine oilReplace 78
Oil filterReplace 78
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34595Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity Sys-
tem
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
25
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
26
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring84
Battery Run down Recharge 71
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
71
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 71
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 26
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible43
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong
cylinderHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible43
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible43
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer35
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
83
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer36 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
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Emergency procedures EJU34634Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00782
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet 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.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the watercraft
above trolling speed until they have been
removed.
[ECJ00653]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown. NOTICE:
Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side. When turning the
watercraft on its side, support the bow
so that the handlebars are not bent or
damaged.
[ECJ00661]
STOP
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from
the water ............................................... 69
B
Battery care .............................................. 71
Battery checks.......................................... 52
Battery, jumping ....................................... 84
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 68
Beverage holder ....................................... 41
Bilge water check ..................................... 52
Bilge water, draining................................. 46
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 46
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 46
Boarding alone ......................................... 64
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 67
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 63
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 64
Bow eye ................................................... 38
Bow storage compartment ....................... 39
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 67
Check engine warning.............................. 36
Cleaning ................................................... 74
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 71
Cleat ......................................................... 39
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 57
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 83
Engine break-in ........................................ 48
Engine compartment check...................... 51
Engine idling speed check ....................... 57
Engine oil ................................................. 44
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 78
Engine oil level check............................... 51
Engine oil requirements ........................... 44
Engine overheat warning ......................... 35
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 54
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 26
Engine stop switch ................................... 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 51Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 37
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 56
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 41
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 55
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 70
Fuel .......................................................... 43
Fuel level check ....................................... 51
Fuel level meter ........................................ 34
Fuel level warning .................................... 34
Fuel requirements .................................... 43
Fuel system checks .................................. 51
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 84
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 58
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment .................................. 40
H
Handgrip ................................................... 38
Hazard information ................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 57
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 33
Hull and deck check ................................. 56
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 32
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 83
Jet intake checks ...................................... 56
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 84
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 7
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 59
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 58
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 60
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .......................................... 9
Long-term storage .................................... 74
Low RPM Mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 30
Lubrication................................................ 74
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Index
M
Main components, location of .................. 20
Maintenance............................................. 76
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ............... 32
Multifunction information center check ..... 57
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 35
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 69
Operating the watercraft........................... 60
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 63
Operating your watercraft......................... 58
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 77
Post-launch checks .................................. 57
Post-operation care .................................. 70
Pre-launch checks.................................... 51
Pre-operation check points ...................... 51
Pre-operation checklist............................. 49
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (VX Cruiser) .................. 38
Recommended equipment ....................... 13
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 54
Remote control transmitter
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 24
Reverse system checks
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 53
Reverse system
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 29
Riding position.......................................... 59
Rustproofing ............................................. 75
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check ........................... 56
Seat .......................................................... 37
Speedometer............................................ 32
Start switch............................................... 26
Starting off ................................................ 66
Starting off from a trailer........................... 67
Starting the engine on water .................... 59
Steering system ....................................... 27Steering system checks ........................... 52
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 56
Stern eyes ................................................ 39
Stopping the engine ................................. 60
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 62
Storage compartment checks .................. 55
Storage compartments ............................. 39
Submerged watercraft .............................. 86
Switch checks .......................................... 55
T
Tachometer .............................................. 33
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 54
Tool kit...................................................... 76
Towing the watercraft ............................... 86
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 47
Troubleshooting ....................................... 80
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 80
Turning the watercraft .............................. 61
W
Water separator ....................................... 28
Water separator check ............................. 51
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 14
Watercraft control functions ..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................. 29
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 30
Water-skiing ............................................. 16
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ...................... 25
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