check oil YAMAHA VX 2014 User Guide

Care and storage
74
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To remove the battery:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Disconnect the breather hose.
(4) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-
move the battery from the watercraft.
Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
Make sure that the battery terminals are
not corroded or damaged.
Make sure that the breather hose is not
clogged or damaged.Checking the electrolyte level
Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled wa-
ter to raise it to the specified level. NOTICE:
Use only distilled water for replenishing
the battery, otherwise battery life could be
shortened.
[ECJ00242]
If distilled water was added, check the bat-
tery voltage.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
tery. If you charge the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions pro-
vided with the battery tester and charger you
use. NOTICE: Do not attempt to charge a
battery hastily. Battery life could be short-
ened.
[ECJ00252]1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2Battery band
3Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
4Breather hose
123
4
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
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Maintenance
79
EJU37063Periodic 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
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ ” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace —
Lubrication pointsLubricate —
Intermediate
housingLubricate —
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 —
Engine oilReplace 80
Oil filterReplace 80
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust —
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Trouble recovery
83
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible44
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-
sible44
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer36
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
85
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer37 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 71
B
Battery care.............................................. 73
Battery checks ......................................... 53
Battery, jumping ....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 70
Beverage holder ....................................... 42
Bilge water check..................................... 53
Bilge water, draining ................................ 47
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 47
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 65
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 69
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 65
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 66
Bow eye ................................................... 40
Bow storage compartment ...................... 40
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 69
Check engine warning ............................. 37
Cleaning ................................................... 76
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 73
Cleat ......................................................... 40
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 58
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 11
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 85
Engine break-in ........................................ 49
Engine compartment check ..................... 52
Engine idling speed check ....................... 58
Engine oil ................................................. 45
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 80
Engine oil level check............................... 52
Engine oil requirements ........................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 55
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch................................... 27
Engine unit check..................................... 52Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 38
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 42
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 56
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 72
Fuel .......................................................... 44
Fuel level check........................................ 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning..................................... 35
Fuel requirements .................................... 44
Fuel system checks ................................. 52
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 86
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 59
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 41
H
Handgrip .................................................. 39
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 58
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 34
Hull and deck check ................................ 57
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 33
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 85
Jet intake checks ..................................... 57
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 86
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 59
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 61
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 76
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 31
Lubrication ............................................... 76
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Index
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 78
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 33
Multifunction information center check ... 58
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 36
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 70
Operating the watercraft .......................... 61
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 64
Operating your watercraft ........................ 59
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 79
Post-launch checks ................................. 58
Post-operation care ................................. 72
Pre-launch checks ................................... 52
Pre-operation check points ..................... 52
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 50
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 39
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 55
Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 25
Reverse system checks (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 54
Reverse system (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 30
Riding position ......................................... 60
Rustproofing ............................................ 77
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 57
Seat .......................................................... 38
Speedometer ........................................... 33
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 68
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 68Starting the engine on water .................... 60
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 53
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 57
Stern eyes ................................................ 40
Stopping the engine ................................. 61
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 64
Storage compartment checks.................. 56
Storage compartments ............................ 40
Submerged watercraft ............................. 88
Switch checks .......................................... 56
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 55
Tool kit ..................................................... 78
Towing the watercraft .............................. 88
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 62
W
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 52
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes .................... 31
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
Yamaha Security System (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 26
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