oil filter YAMAHA VX 2010 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 58
Operating your watercraft ............. 58
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 58
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 58
Riding position ................................. 59
Launching the watercraft ................. 59
Starting the engine on water ........... 59
Stopping the engine ........................ 60
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 60
Operating the watercraft .................. 60
Turning the watercraft ..................... 61
Stopping the watercraft ................... 62
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ............. 63
Boarding the watercraft ................... 63
Starting off ....................................... 66
Capsized watercraft ......................... 67
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 68
Operating in weeded areas ............. 69
After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 69
Care and storage ............................. 70
Post-operation care ...................... 70
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 70
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 71
Battery care ..................................... 71
Long-term storage ........................ 74
Cleaning .......................................... 74
Lubrication ....................................... 74
Rustproofing .................................... 75
Maintenance..................................... 76
Maintenance ................................. 76
Tool kit ............................................. 76
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 77
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 78
Specifications.................................. 79
Specifications ................................ 79
Trouble recovery ............................. 80
Troubleshooting ........................... 80
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 80
Emergency procedures ................ 83
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 83
Jumping the battery ......................... 84
Replacing the fuses ......................... 84
Towing the watercraft ...................... 86
Submerged watercraft ..................... 86
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Description
23
Engine compartment
6
789
12
345
1Water separator (page 28)
2Fuel tank
3Air filter case
4Battery (page 52)
5Flushing hose connector
6Electrical box
7Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
8Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
9Oil tank
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Maintenance
78
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
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Specifications
79
EJU34542
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
VX Sport 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VX Deluxe 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VX Cruiser 3270 mm (128.7 in)
Width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
VX Sport 334 kg (736 lb)
VX Deluxe 337 kg (743 lb)
VX Cruiser 340 kg (750 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
75.0 kW@8000 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
25.7 L/h (6.8 US gal/h, 5.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
2.33 hour
Trolling speed:
1650 ±50 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1052 cm³
Bore & stroke:
76.0 × 58.0 mm (2.99 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
11.4 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.11–0.20 mm (0.0043–0.0079 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.25–0.34 mm (0.0098–0.0134 in)
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Cooling system:
WaterStarting system:
Electric
Ignition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19.0 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24.0+24.0 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
2.2 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
2.0 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
82
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
mode
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)Low RPM mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode
30
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 83
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer83
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine35
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
35
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—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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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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