sport mode YAMAHA VX CRUISER 2014 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU30129
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 200\
3/44/EC
Name of Engine Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA
Address: 1. avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4004. Luxembourg\
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: SNCH
VX1100A-N / VX Cruiser, VX1100B-N / VX Deluxe, VX1100C-N / VX Sport
0882
0499
ID Number:
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA1001 I 314
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\
CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery. Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engine Combustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6EN Name / ID number of Notified Body
SNCH/0499
EC Type–examination certificate number
SNCH*94/25*2003/44*0048*00
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine\
manufacturer or his authorised representative)
Signature and title:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / September / 2013, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Essential requirements
standardsother normative
document / method technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission *EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission *EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility o\
f the PWC manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model and engine(s) mentioned above compli\
es (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the \
type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
ID Number:
ID Number:
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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.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
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
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)................ 25
Yamaha Security System (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)................ 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30 Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Reverse system (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) .................................... 30
Watercraft operation modes ......... 31
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) .................................... 31
Instrument operation ...................... 33Multifunction information center ......................................... 33
Information display ........................... 33
Equipment operation ...................... 38Equipment..................................... 38
Seat .................................................. 38
Handgrip........................................... 39
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) .................................... 39
Bow eye............................................ 40
Stern eyes ........................................ 40
Cleat ................................................. 40
Storage compartments .................... 40
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 42
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 44 Fuel requirements ......................... 44
Fuel................................................... 44
Engine oil requirements ................ 45
Engine oil .......................................... 45
Draining the bilge water ................ 47
Draining the bilge water on land....... 47
Draining the bilge water on water .... 47
Transporting on a trailer................ 48
First-time operation ........................ 49 Engine break-in............................. 49
Pre-operation checks ..................... 50
Pre-operation checklist .................... 50
Pre-operation check points .......... 52
Pre-launch checks ........................... 52
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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.
EJU40501Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 38 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
MODEL:
VX1100C-N (VX Sport)
VX1100B-N (VX Deluxe)
VX1100A-N (VX Cruiser)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
38 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF2P
F
PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
2P
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
1
1
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Safety information
15
EJU30871
Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-
gine during or immediately after engine op-
eration; they can cause serious burns.
EJU30935
Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. 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 sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
VX Sport: This watercraft is water-jet pro-
pelled. The jet pump is directly connected
to the engine. This means that jet thrust will
produce some movement whenever the
engine is running. There is no “neutral” po-
sition.
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: This watercraft is
water-jet propelled. Th e jet pump is directly
connected to the engine. This means that
jet thrust will produce some movement
whenever the engine is running. There is no
“neutral” position. You are in either “for-
ward” or “reverse”, depending upon the
shift lever position.
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Index
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 78
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 33
Multifunction information center check ... 58
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 36
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 70
Operating the watercraft .......................... 61
Operating the watercraft in reverse (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 64
Operating your watercraft ........................ 59
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 79
Post-launch checks ................................. 58
Post-operation care ................................. 72
Pre-launch checks ................................... 52
Pre-operation check points ..................... 52
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 50
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ............................................ 39
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter check (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 55
Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ............................................ 25
Reverse system checks (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 54
Reverse system (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ............................................ 30
Riding position ......................................... 60
Rustproofing ............................................ 77
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 57
Seat .......................................................... 38
Speedometer ........................................... 33
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 68
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 68 Starting the engine on water .................... 60
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 53
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 57
Stern eyes ................................................ 40
Stopping the engine ................................. 61
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 64
Storage compartment checks.................. 56
Storage compartments ............................ 40
Submerged watercraft ............................. 88
Switch checks .......................................... 56
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 55
Tool kit ..................................................... 78
Towing the watercraft .............................. 88
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 62
W
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 52
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes .................... 31
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
Yamaha Security System (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 26
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