light YAMAHA VX 2014 User Guide

Operation
59
EJU32903
Operating your watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00511
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
EJU32964Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information beginning on
page 10. These materials should give you an
understanding of the watercraft and its oper-
ation.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or al-
low more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
water-skier is being pulled) to ride the water-
craft at any time.
EJU33006Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
50. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and
reliability.
Check local laws before operating your wa-
tercraft.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and
light boat traffic.
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block
your vision of others.
You should grip the handlebars firmly and
keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do
not attempt to ride with passengers until your
operating skills are fully developed.Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
erator, and passengers.
UF2P71E0.book Page 59 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:37 PM

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
UF2P71E0.book Page 83 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:37 PM