oil level YAMAHA VX 2014 User Guide

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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