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Storage
WARNING@ Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, oth-
erwise fuel could leak out into the engine
or engine compartment, which could
result in a fire hazard.
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Storage for prolonged periods of time,
such as winter storage, requires preventa-
tive maintenance to ensure against deterio-
ration. It is advisable to have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer prior to stor-
age. However, the following procedures can
be performed by the owner.
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Flushing the cooling system
Flushing the cooling system is essential
to prevent the cooling system from being
clogged with salt, sand, or dirt.
CAUTION:@
Do not supply water to the cooling
water passages when the engine is not
running. The water could flow back
through the muffler into the crankcase
causing severe engine damage.

Do not run the engine of the watercraft
for more than 15 seconds without sup-
plying water, otherwise the engine may
overheat.
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1. Put the watercraft on land in a horizontal
position.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Remove the flushing hose connector
cap1, and then insert the garden hose
adapter 2 into the flushing hose con-
nector 3 and turn it until it is securely
connected.
4. Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a hose.
5. Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the jet nozzle.
6. Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
repeat the above steps.
7. Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out from the cooling
passages by alternately squeezing and
releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Remove the garden hose adapter and
install the cap.
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Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, depend-
ing on your operating conditions maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
PMC-F1B1(
) This mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
(
❍) This mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
INITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
ITEM
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust



4-15
Lubrication points Lubricate


4-17
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-10
Fuel tank Inspect, clean❍❍
4-10
Trolling speed Inspect❍❍
4-21
Throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
—
Cooling water passages Flush

*1 4-1
Water inlet strainer Inspect, clean❍❍
—
Bilge strainer Clean❍❍
—
Impeller Inspect❍❍
—
Jet thrust nozzle angle Inspect, adjust

/❍

/❍
4-13
Shift cable and mechanism
(VX110 Deluxe)Inspect, adjust
❍❍
4-13
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-14
Stern drain plugs Inspect, replace❍❍
3-9
Battery Inspect ❍❍
4-19
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Engine mount Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Inspect❍❍❍
—
Air filter Inspect, replace❍❍
4-13
Engine oil Replace❍❍❍
4-11
Engine oil filter Replace❍❍
—
Valve clearance Inspect, adjust❍
—
*1: After every use
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Specifications
MODEL
ITEMUnit VX110 Sport/VX110 Deluxe
WATERCRAFT CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 3
Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530)
DIMENSIONS
Length mm (in) 3,220 (126.8)
Width mm (in) 1,170 (46.1)
Height mm (in) 1,150 (45.3)
Dry weight kg (lb) 325 (716)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 75.0 (102)@ 8,000
Maximum fuel consumption L/h (US gal/h, Imp gal/h) 28 (7.4, 6.2)
Cruising range at full throttle hr. 2.14
Trolling speed r/min 1,550–1,750
ENGINE
Engine type 4-stroke
Number of cylinders 4
Engine displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,052 (64.2)
Bore & stroke mm (in) 76 ×
58 (2.99 ×
2.28)
Compression ratio 11.4:1
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system TCI
Spark plug CR9EB (NGK)
Spark plug gap mm (in) 0.7–0.8 (0.028–0.031)
Battery capacity V-AH 12-19
Charging system Flywheel magneto
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Index
A
Adjusting the fuel injection system ........ 4-21
Approval label of emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-3
B
Battery ............................................ 3-10, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-32
Bilge ........................................................ 3-9
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-24
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-24
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-25
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-27
Changing the engine oil ........................ 4-11
Check engine warning indicator ............ 2-20
Checking the air filter element............... 4-13
Checking the trolling speed ................... 4-21
Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs ............................................ 4-15
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-11, 3-14
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-12
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-32
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information
(For Canada only) ................................... 1-3
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-15
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine oil ................................................ 3-3
Engine oil level ........................................ 3-7
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-22
Engine serial number .............................. 1-2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-13
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-9
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-9
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-20F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4
Fire extinguisher .................................... 3-11
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front storage compartment ................... 2-24
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel level ................................................. 3-6
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-19
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-21
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-20
Glove compartment ............................... 2-25
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-14
Hazard information ................................ 1-16
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hour meter/Voltmeter ............................ 2-20
Hull and deck .......................................... 3-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-2
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-4
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-14
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-19
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle .... 4-13
Inspecting the shift cable
(for VX110 Deluxe) ................................ 4-13
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-13
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-4
Launching the watercraft ...................... 3-16
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-20
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-19
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