fuel YAMAHA VX-C 2019 Owner's Manual
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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.
EJU44121Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Battery Run down Recharge 82
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
82
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 82
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever
(VX /
VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
Stale or contaminat-
edHave 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 systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
Stale or contaminat-
edHave 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—
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 injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer40
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
95
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer41 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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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 95
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer95
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine40
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
40
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
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 80
B
Battery care.............................................. 82
Battery checks ......................................... 61
Battery, jumping ....................................... 96
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 78
Bilge water check..................................... 61
Bilge water, draining ................................ 54
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 54
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 55
Boarding alone ......................................... 75
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 78
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 74
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 75
Bow eye ................................................... 45
Bow storage compartment ...................... 46
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 78
Check engine warning ............................. 41
Cleaning ................................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 82
Cleat ......................................................... 45
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 66
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)............................................ 36
Cruising limitations................................... 11
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 ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 61
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 43
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 65
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 48
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 81
Fuel .......................................................... 50
Fuel level check........................................ 60
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 40
Fuel requirements .................................... 50
Fuel system checks ................................. 60
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 68
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 47
H
Handgrip .................................................. 44
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 66
Hour meter ............................................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 65
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 38
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 95
Jet intake checks ..................................... 65
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 65
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 96
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 69
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 68
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 70
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 85
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