fuel YAMAHA VX 2015 Owner's Manual

Trouble recovery
94
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
mode
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)Low RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode
34
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 95
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer95
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine42
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
42
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—
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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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
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 79
B
Battery care.............................................. 82
Battery checks ......................................... 61
Battery, jumping ....................................... 96
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 79
Bilge water check..................................... 61
Bilge water, draining ................................ 55
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 55
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 55
Boarding alone ......................................... 75
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 78
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 75
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 76
Bow eye ................................................... 46
Bow storage compartment ...................... 47
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 78
Check engine warning ............................. 42
Cleaning ................................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 82
Cleat ......................................................... 46
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 66
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ..... 37
Cruising limitations................................... 12
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 95
Engine break-in ........................................ 57
Engine compartment check ..................... 60
Engine idling speed check ....................... 67
Engine oil ................................................. 53
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 90
Engine oil level check............................... 61
Engine oil requirements ........................... 53
Engine overheat warning ......................... 42
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch................................... 28
Engine unit check..................................... 61Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 44
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 65
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 49
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 81
Fuel .......................................................... 51
Fuel level check........................................ 60
Fuel level meter ........................................ 41
Fuel level warning..................................... 41
Fuel requirements .................................... 51
Fuel system checks ................................. 60
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 97
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 69
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 48
H
Handgrip .................................................. 45
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 66
Hour meter ............................................... 43
Hull and deck check ................................ 65
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 95
Jet intake checks ..................................... 65
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 65
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 96
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 70
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 69
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 71
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 85
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