cruise control YAMAHA VX 2017 User Guide
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Pre-operation checks
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right and left fully turned positions of the jet
thrust nozzle.
EJU43213RiDE lever checks
Operate the RiDE lever several times to make
sure that operation is smooth throughout the
whole range. Also, make sure that the RiDElever returns automatically to its fully closed
position when released.
EJU42181Throttle lever checks
Operate the throttle lever several times to
make sure that operation is smooth through-
out the whole range. Also, make sure that the
throttle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.
EJU40113Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited)
Make sure that the remote control transmitter
operates properly. (See page 26 for Yamaha
Security System setting procedures and
page 33 for Low RPM Mode activation pro-
cedures.)
EJU32664Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it Difference between fully turned posi-
tions of jet thrust nozzle (distances A
and B):
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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Trouble recovery
92
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
mode
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)Low RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode
33
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 93
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer93
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine41
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
41
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—
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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Index
98
Low RPM Mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 33
Lubrication ............................................... 83
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 85
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 38
Multifunction information center check ... 65
N
No-wake mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 34
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 41
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 77
Operating the watercraft .......................... 69
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 72
Operating your watercraft ........................ 67
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 86
Post-launch checks ................................. 65
Post-operation care ................................. 79
Pre-launch checks ................................... 59
Pre-operation check points ..................... 59
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 57
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (VX Limited) ....................... 46
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 94
Reboarding step ...................................... 44
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 62
Remote control transmitter
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 25
Removable watertight storage
compartment ........................................ 48
RiDE lever................................................. 28
RiDE lever checks .................................... 62
Riding position ......................................... 68
Rustproofing ............................................ 83S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 64
Seats ........................................................ 43
Shift indicator ........................................... 40
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check ................................... 65
Speedometer ........................................... 38
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 75
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 76
Starting the engine on water .................... 68
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 61
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 64
Stern eyes ................................................ 45
Stopping the engine ................................. 69
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 71
Storage compartment checks.................. 63
Storage compartments ............................ 46
Submerged watercraft ............................. 95
Switch checks .......................................... 63
T
Tachometer .............................................. 39
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 62
Tool kit ..................................................... 85
Towing the watercraft .............................. 95
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 55
Troubleshooting ....................................... 90
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 90
Turning the watercraft .............................. 70
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 42
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 59
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 33
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
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