warning YAMAHA VX-C 2022 Owner's Manual

Operation
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that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
[EWJ00583]
(4) VX-C: With the throttle lever released,push the start switch (green button) to
start the engine. (See page 27 for infor-
mation on operating the start switch.)
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: With the throttle lever released, push the engine start/stop switch (red
button) to start the engine. (See page 26
for information on operating the engine
start/stop switch.)
EJU46260Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine stop switch (red button) (VX-C) or the
engine start/stop switch (red button) (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) to
stop the engine. WARNING! You need
throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off
can cause you to hit an obstacle you are
attempting to avoid. A collision could re-
sult in severe injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
VX-C
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12
3
START
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(2) Release the throttle lever to reducespeed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00602] NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach.
To beach the watercraft (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the beach.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach using the throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed. NOTICE: Never
run the engine in water that is less
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom
of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles
or sand could be sucked into the jet
intake, causing impeller damage and
engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) After reaching land, stop the engine, and then get off the watercraft and pull it up
on the beach.
To dock the watercraft (VX-C):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the watercraft.
To dock the watercraft (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock using the throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed.
(4) After coming alongside the dock, stop the engine, and then get off the water-
craft.
EJU37194Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 106 for
information on the jet intake.)
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Care and storage
95
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
TIP
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU46490Rustproofing
Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
nents
Rustproof the internal engine components
with a rust inhibitor.
To rustproof the internal engine compo-
nents:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 54 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (2) Remove the plastic tie that is fastening
the fuel hose to the holder on the star-
board side of the air filter case.
(3) Release the hooks on the port side of the air filter case, and remove the air filter
case cover.
(4) Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake opening for 3 seconds. WARNING! Do
not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the
engine is hot. The sprayed substance
or propellants could catch fire.
[EWJ00262]
(5) Place the air filter case cover in its origi- nal position, and then fit the hooks onto
the cover.
1Hook
2 Air filter case cover
3 Fuel hose
4 Plastic tie
5 Holder
1 Intake opening
2
1 3
4
5
1
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Trouble recovery
104
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible61
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—
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 injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on (VX-C /
VX) Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 61
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 42
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
106
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 43
Warning is dis-
played
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 61
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 51
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
106
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 50
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
105
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWat ercraft op-
eration mode
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)Drive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control mode
36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 106 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
106
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 REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 53
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 90
Audio control............................................ 52
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 52
B
Battery care.............................................. 92
Battery checks ......................................... 71
Battery, jumping..................................... 107
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 88
Bilge water check..................................... 71
Bilge water, draining ................................ 65
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 65
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 65
Boarding alone ......................................... 85
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 87
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 84
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 85
Bow eye ................................................... 56
Bow storage compartment ...................... 57
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 88
Check engine warning ............................. 43
Cleaning ................................................... 94
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 92
Cleat ......................................................... 56
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 75
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Display ..................................................... 45
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 47
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 106
Engine break-in ........................................ 67
Engine compartment check ..................... 70
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine lock screen ................................... 49
Engine oil ................................................. 63
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 100 Engine oil level check ............................... 71
Engine oil requirements ........................... 63
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine start/stop switch
(VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .......................................... 26
Engine stop switch (VX-C)........................ 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 71
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 54
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 74
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 60
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band checks ......................................... 74
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 91
Fuel .......................................................... 61
Fuel level check........................................ 70
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 61
Fuel system checks ................................. 70
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 58
H
Handgrip .................................................. 55
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 46
Hood check .............................................. 75
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 74
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
Information screen ................................... 47
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 106
Jet intake checks ..................................... 74
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Index
111
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 74
Jumper cables, connecting.................... 107
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 78
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 77
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 80
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 94
Lubrication ............................................... 94
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 97
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center check ... 76
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 ...................... 89
Operating the watercraft .......................... 80
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 83
Operating your watercraft ........................ 77
Operation buttons .................................... 45
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 98
Post-launch checks ................................. 75
Post-operation care ................................. 91
Pre-launch checks ................................... 70
Pre-operation check points ..................... 70
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 68 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) ........................................ 107
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).................. 72
RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 28
Riding position ......................................... 78
Rustproofing ............................................ 95
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 74
Seat storage compartment ...................... 59
Seats ........................................................ 54
Setting menu screen ................................ 47
Shift indicator (VX).................................... 41
Shift system check (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 76
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 30
Speedometer ........................................... 39
Start switch (VX-C) ................................... 27
Starting off ............................................... 87
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 87
Starting the engine on water .................... 78
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 71
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 75
Stern eyes ................................................ 56
Stopping the engine ................................. 79
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 82
Storage compartment checks.................. 74
Storage compartments ............................ 57
Submerged watercraft ........................... 108
Switch checks .......................................... 73
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T
Tachometer .............................................. 40
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer).......... 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 72
Towing the watercraft ............................ 108
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 66
Troubleshooting ..................................... 103
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 103
Turning the watercraft .............................. 81
U
USB charger............................................. 53
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Warning function ...................................... 49
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check............................. 70
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions .................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 33
Y
Yamaha Security System check (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 72
Yamaha Security System setting ............. 25
Yamaha Security System (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 25
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