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Care and storage
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(2) Loosen the clamp screw and disconnect
the air intake duct.
(3) Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake
opening for 3 seconds. WARNING! Do
not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the
engine is hot. The sprayed substance
or propellants could catch fire.
[EWJ00262]
(4) Connect the air intake duct and securely
tighten the clamp screw.
TIP:
Confirm that the air intake duct is inserted
until it touches the protrusion.
After tightening the clamp screw, confirm
that the hose holder is attached in its origi-
nal position.
(5) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the engine
in a well-ventilated area and let it run at
idle for 15 seconds. (See page 28 for in-
formation on starting the engine.)
(6) Stop the engine.
(7) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Air intake duct
2Clamp screw
1Intake opening
2
1
1
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Trouble recovery
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43880Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 44 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
3
421
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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Trouble recovery
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(2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
port and remove it.
(3) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove
the screws, and then remove the fuse.
Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(4) When replacing a fuse other than the
SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of theproper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
(5) Securely install the fuse box cover in its
original position.
(6) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
1Fuse box cover
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2Fuel pump fuse
3Main relay drive fuse
4Main fuse
5Spare fuse
6Fuse puller
7Battery fuse
8Screw
9SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10Security system fuse (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)
1
1
5 23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
10
Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse:
10 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse:
30 A
SCU fuse:
50 A
Security system fuse:
VX Deluxe 3 A
VX Cruiser 3 A
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Index
101
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 34
Lubrication ............................................... 85
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 87
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 66
N
No-wake mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 35
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 42
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .......................... 71
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 74
Operating your watercraft ........................ 69
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 88
Post-launch checks ................................. 66
Post-operation care ................................. 81
Pre-launch checks ................................... 60
Pre-operation check points ..................... 60
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 58
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 96
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 45
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 63
Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 26
RiDE lever................................................. 29
RiDE lever checks .................................... 63
Riding position ......................................... 70
Rustproofing ............................................ 85
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 65Seats ........................................................ 44
Shift indicator ........................................... 41
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system check ................................... 67
Speedometer ........................................... 39
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 77
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 78
Starting the engine on water .................... 70
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 62
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 65
Stern eyes ................................................ 46
Stopping the engine ................................. 71
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 73
Storage compartment checks.................. 64
Storage compartments ............................ 47
Submerged watercraft ............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 64
T
Tachometer .............................................. 40
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 63
Tool kit ..................................................... 87
Towing the watercraft .............................. 98
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 56
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 72
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 43
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 18
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 61
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 34
Watertight storage compartment ............. 49
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
Yamaha Security System (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 27
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