ECO mode YAMAHA VX 2021 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
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Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed. Engine
data uploaded will be handled appropriately
according to the following Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 2
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 25
Engine stop switch (VX-C)................ 26
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch (VX-C) ........................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 27 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 28
Steering system................................ 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30 Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39 Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX) ................................. 39
Information display ........................... 39
Multifunction information center (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 44
Operation buttons ............................ 45
Display.............................................. 45
Home screen ................................... 46
Information screen .......................... 47
Drive control mode screen .............. 47
Setting menu screen ....................... 47
Engine lock screen .......................... 49
Warning function .............................. 49
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 52
Audio control .................................... 52
Accessory outlet............................... 52
USB charger ..................................... 53
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General and important labels
1
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Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30284Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 54 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 59 for information on the
seat storage compartment.)
MODEL:
VX1050G-W (VX-C)
VX1050F-W (VX)
VX1050E-W (VX DELUXE)
VX1050D-W (VX DELUXE)
VX1050C-W (VX CRUISER)VX1050B-W (VX CRUISER)
VX1050A-W (VX LIMITED)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1 Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
DOMESTIQUES. PRI-I.D.
1
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Control function operation
26
EJU31154Engine stop switch “ ” (VX-C)
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU46112Engine start/stop switch “ / ” (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
1 Engine stop switch
11Engine start/stop switch
1
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Trouble recovery
104
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU46272Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)
Yamaha Secu- rity System
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
25
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
26
Fuse Burned out Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Battery Run down Recharge93
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
93
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 93
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release27
RiDE lever
(VX /
VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)SqueezedRelease
27
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 62
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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Trouble recovery
106
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft op-
eration mode
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)Drive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control mode
36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 107
Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
107
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
43, 50
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
42, 51
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-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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 —
Audio system does
not activate
(equipped models) Fuse Burned out
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
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Index
112
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 76
Jumper cables, connecting.................... 108
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 79
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 78
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 81
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 95
Lubrication ............................................... 95
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 98
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center check ... 77
Multifunction information center (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 44
Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX) ............................................ 39
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 35
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 42
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 90
Operating the watercraft .......................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 84
Operating your watercraft ........................ 78
Operation buttons .................................... 45
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 99
Post-launch checks ................................. 76
Post-operation care ................................. 92
Pre-launch checks ................................... 71
Pre-operation check points ..................... 71
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 69 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
Pull-up cleats (VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .......................................... 57
R
Raising the reverse gate (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ........................................ 108
Reboarding grip ....................................... 55
Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 55
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Reverse assist .......................................... 33
RiDE lever checks (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 73
RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 28
Riding position ......................................... 79
Rustproofing ............................................ 96
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 75
Seat storage compartment ...................... 59
Seats ........................................................ 54
Setting menu screen ................................ 47
Shift indicator (VX).................................... 41
Shift system check (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 77
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 30
Speedometer ........................................... 39
Start switch (VX-C) ................................... 27
Starting off ............................................... 88
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 88
Starting the engine on water .................... 79
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 72
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 76
Stern eyes ................................................ 56
Stopping the engine ................................. 80
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 84
Storage compartment checks.................. 75
Storage compartments ............................ 57
Submerged watercraft ........................... 109
Switch checks .......................................... 74
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