YAMAHA VX-C 2020 Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2020 WaveRunner
VX-C/VX/VX Deluxe
VX Cruiser
VX Limited
F4G-F8199-74-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU44204
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
VX1050A-V / VX Cruiser, VX1050B-V / VX Deluxe,
VX1050C-V / VX, VX1050F-V / VX Limited, VX1050G-V / VX-C0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001 I 920 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category : Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
EN 61000-6-1:2007
Model Name:
6EYCombustion Cycle:
4 stroke Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirementsStandardsOther normative
document / methodTechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction*EN ISO 13590:2003
*EN ISO 13590:2003/AC:2004
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2008
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWCs mentioned above comply with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Boat Section(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
September 1st, 2019, Shizuoka, Japan
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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.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
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.
EJU45451
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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Important manual information
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30234
WaveRunner VX-C / VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2020 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, May 2019
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification 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
Remote control transmitter
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited) .................................... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited) .................................... 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28RiDE lever (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 28
Steering system................................ 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 31
Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Shift system (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes ......... 33
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 33
No-wake mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 34
Cruise assist (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 36
Instrument operation ...................... 38
Multifunction information center ... 38
Information display ........................... 38
Hour meter ....................................... 41
Voltmeter .......................................... 41
Equipment operation ...................... 43
Equipment..................................... 43
Seats ................................................ 43
Handgrip........................................... 44
Reboarding step (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ................ 44
Bow eye............................................ 45
Stern eyes ........................................ 45
Cleat ................................................. 45
Pull-up cleats (VX Limited) ............... 46
Storage compartments .................... 46
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 48
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 50
Fuel requirements ......................... 50
Fuel................................................... 50
Engine oil requirements ................ 53
Engine oil .......................................... 53
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Draining the bilge water ................ 55
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 55
Draining the bilge water on water .... 55
Transporting on a trailer ................ 56
First-time operation ........................ 57
Engine break-in ............................. 57
Pre-operation checks ..................... 58
Pre-operation checklist .................... 58
Pre-operation check points........... 60
Pre-launch checks ........................... 60
Post-launch checks ......................... 66
Operation ......................................... 68
Operating your watercraft ............. 68
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 68
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 68
Riding position ................................. 69
Launching the watercraft ................. 69
Starting the engine on water ............ 69
Stopping the engine ......................... 70
Leaving the watercraft...................... 70
Operating the watercraft .................. 70
Turning the watercraft ...................... 71
Stopping the watercraft ................... 73
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited)................ 74
Boarding the watercraft ................... 74
Starting off........................................ 77
Capsized watercraft ......................... 78
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 78
Operating in weeded areas .............. 79
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 80
Care and storage............................. 81
Post-operation care ...................... 81
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 81
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 82Battery care ...................................... 82
Long-term storage ........................ 85
Cleaning ........................................... 85
Lubrication ....................................... 85
Rustproofing ..................................... 85
Maintenance .................................... 87
Maintenance ................................. 87
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 88
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 90
Specifications .................................. 91
Specifications ............................... 91
Trouble recovery ............................. 92
Troubleshooting ............................ 92
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 92
Emergency procedures ................ 95
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 95
Raising the reverse gate (VX /
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited) .................................... 96
Jumping the battery ......................... 96
Towing the watercraft....................... 97
Submerged watercraft ..................... 97
Index................................................. 99
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
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.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 43 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 48 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
VX1050G-V (VX-C)
VX1050C-V (VX)
VX1050B-V (VX Deluxe)VX1050A-V (VX Cruiser)
VX1050F-V (VX Limited)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1Craft 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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General and important labels
2
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
43 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU44090Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the port side of the
air filter case. (See page 43 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
1Engine serial number location
1
1Manufactured date label location
1
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General and important labels
3
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30333Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
TIP:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
1Builder’s plate location
1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)
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