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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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Table of contents
Equipment operation ...................... 54Equipment ..................................... 54
Seats ................................................ 54
Handgrip .......................................... 55
Reboarding grip ............................... 55
Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).......... 55
Bow eye ........................................... 56
Stern eyes ........................................ 56
Cleat ................................................. 57
Pull-up cleats (VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .................................. 57
Storage compartments .................... 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 60
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 62 Fuel requirements ......................... 62
Fuel................................................... 62
Engine oil requirements ................ 64
Engine oil .......................................... 64
Draining the bilge water ................ 66
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 66
Draining the bilge water on water .... 66
Transporting on a trailer ................ 67
First-time operation ........................ 68 Engine break-in ............................. 68
Pre-operation checks ..................... 69
Pre-operation checklist .................... 69
Pre-operation check points........... 71
Pre-launch checks ........................... 71
Post-launch checks ......................... 76
Operation ......................................... 78 Operating your watercraft ............. 78
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 78
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 78
Riding position ................................. 79
Launching the watercraft ................. 79
Starting the engine on water ............ 79 Stopping the engine ......................... 80
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 81
Operating the watercraft .................. 81
Turning the watercraft ...................... 82
Stopping the watercraft.................... 84
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 84
Boarding the watercraft.................... 86
Starting off........................................ 88
Capsized watercraft ......................... 89
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 90
Operating in weeded areas .............. 90
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 91
Care and storage ............................ 92Post-operation care ...................... 92
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 92
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 93
Battery care ...................................... 93
Long-term storage ........................ 95
Cleaning ........................................... 95
Lubrication ....................................... 95
Rustproofing ..................................... 96
Maintenance .................................... 98 Maintenance ................................. 98
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 99
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 101
Specifications ................................ 102Specifications ............................. 102
Trouble recovery ........................... 104 Troubleshooting .......................... 104
Troubleshooting chart .................... 104
Emergency procedures .............. 107
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 107
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Description
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VX/VX DELUXE/
VX CRUISER/VX LIMITED
VX-C
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Handlebar
2 Start switch (VX-C) (page 27)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 26)
4 Clip (page 26)
5 Engine stop switch (VX-C) (page 26)
6 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 30)
7 “T.D.E.” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 34)
8 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 37, 35)
9 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 26)
10 Rearview mirror
11 Multifunction information center (page 39)
12 Throttle lever (page 27) 13
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 26)
14 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 33, 35,
37)
15 Speaker (equipped models) (page 52)
16 Touchpad control (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 45)
17 Audio control (equipped models) (page 52)
18 12V DC outlet (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 52)
19 USB charger (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 53)
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EJU31027
Watercraft control functionsEJU45091Yamaha Security System (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45870Yamaha Security System setting
The Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP:
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly. (2) Select the lock or unlock mode indicator
on the multifunction information center.
(3) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
TIP:
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 48 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) To select the lock mode of the YamahaSecurity System, select “ON”. To select
the unlock mode, select “OFF”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected, and two times when the unlock
mode is selected.
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
2
1
Enter PIN
* * * *123
456
789
0
Engine Lock
ON
OFF
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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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EJU43342RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
1
RiDE lever
1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
1
2
1 Cooling water pilot outlet
1
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and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 107 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP:
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops.
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
1
2
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start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
VX VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
1
Throttle lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Forward position
1 “F” (Forward position)
1
1
2
1
1“F” (Forward position)
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
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TIP:
While the T.D.E. is activated, the “N” (neutral)
shift indicator will be displayed and “0” will be
displayed on the speedometer.
To deactivate the T.D.E.:
Perform one of the following operations. The
T.D.E. indicator disappears and the T.D.E. is
deactivated.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
Push and hold the “CRUISE/NO WAKE”
switch.
While moving forward at a very low speed,
push the lower side of the “T.D.E.” switch.
While moving in reverse at a very low
speed, push the upper side of the “T.D.E.”
switch.
TIP:
The T.D.E. is also deactivated when the en-
gine is stopped.
EJU46420No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds.
This function can be used only when the wa-
tercraft is in neutral, or when the watercraft is
shifted into forward and the engine is operat-
ing at idling speed.
TIP:
If the no-wake mode is activated when the
watercraft is in neutral, the watercraft will au-
tomatically shift into forward and the water-
craft will start moving at a low speed.Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
The activation of the no-wake mode can be
confirmed by the no-wake mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
To activate the no-wake mode:
(1) Shift into neutral, or release the throttle
lever and let the engine speed return to
idle.
(2) Push and hold the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch. Once the beeper sounds three
times and the no-wake mode indicator is
displayed, the no-wake mode is activat-
ed.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times and the no-wake
mode indicator disappears when the no-
wake mode is deactivated.
1 No-wake mode indicator
1 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch
14.3V
km/h
RPM
No Wake
1
1
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EJU44571
Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX)
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, all of the display segments come
on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in
the information display go off, and then the
center starts to operate normally.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 30 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU46430Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour “km/h” or
miles per hour “MPH”.
TIP:
“MPH” is selected as the display unit at the
Yamaha factory.
1 Information display
2 “WARNING” indicator light
12
1Fuel level meter
2 Shift indicator (VX)
3 Engine overheat warning indicator
4 Check engine warning indicator
5 Tachometer / hour meter / voltmeter
6 Oil pressure warning indicator
7 Fuel level warning indicator
8 Speedometer
1 Speedometer
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