YAMAHA VX CRUISER 2015 Owners Manual

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Emergency proceduresEJU34635Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the water-
craft above trolling speed until they have
been removed.
[ECJ00654]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the
watercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side. When
turning the watercraft on its side, sup-
port the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43471Raising the reverse gate
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re-
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa-
tercraft can move forward, immediately re-
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch.
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
the watercraft.
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow,
and then disconnect the shift rod joint
from the ball joint.(4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
sition.
TIP:
While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
lever is squeezed.
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
move forward.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
1Shift rod joint
2Ball joint
12
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
1
2
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43880Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 44 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
3
421
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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(2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
port and remove it.
(3) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove
the screws, and then remove the fuse.
Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(4) When replacing a fuse other than the
SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of theproper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
(5) Securely install the fuse box cover in its
original position.
(6) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
1Fuse box cover
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2Fuel pump fuse
3Main relay drive fuse
4Main fuse
5Spare fuse
6Fuse puller
7Battery fuse
8Screw
9SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10Security system fuse (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)
1
1
5 23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
10
Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse:
10 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse:
30 A
SCU fuse:
50 A
Security system fuse:
VX Deluxe 3 A
VX Cruiser 3 A
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If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
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Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storagecompartments. (See page 47 for infor-
mation on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 55 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
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1Bow eye
1
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 79
B
Battery care.............................................. 82
Battery checks ......................................... 61
Battery, jumping ....................................... 96
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 79
Bilge water check..................................... 61
Bilge water, draining ................................ 55
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 55
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 55
Boarding alone ......................................... 75
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 78
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 75
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 76
Bow eye ................................................... 46
Bow storage compartment ...................... 47
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 78
Check engine warning ............................. 42
Cleaning ................................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 82
Cleat ......................................................... 46
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 66
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ..... 37
Cruising limitations................................... 12
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 ......................... 42
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch................................... 28
Engine unit check..................................... 61Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 44
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 65
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 49
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 81
Fuel .......................................................... 51
Fuel level check........................................ 60
Fuel level meter ........................................ 41
Fuel level warning..................................... 41
Fuel requirements .................................... 51
Fuel system checks ................................. 60
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 97
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 69
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 48
H
Handgrip .................................................. 45
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 66
Hour meter ............................................... 43
Hull and deck check ................................ 65
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 95
Jet intake checks ..................................... 65
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 65
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 96
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 70
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 69
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 71
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 85
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Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 34
Lubrication ............................................... 85
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 87
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 66
N
No-wake mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 35
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 42
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .......................... 71
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 74
Operating your watercraft ........................ 69
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 88
Post-launch checks ................................. 66
Post-operation care ................................. 81
Pre-launch checks ................................... 60
Pre-operation check points ..................... 60
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 58
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 96
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 45
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) ....................... 63
Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 26
RiDE lever................................................. 29
RiDE lever checks .................................... 63
Riding position ......................................... 70
Rustproofing ............................................ 85
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 65Seats ........................................................ 44
Shift indicator ........................................... 41
Shift system ............................................. 32
Shift system check ................................... 67
Speedometer ........................................... 39
Start switch .............................................. 28
Starting off ............................................... 77
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 78
Starting the engine on water .................... 70
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 62
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 65
Stern eyes ................................................ 46
Stopping the engine ................................. 71
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 73
Storage compartment checks.................. 64
Storage compartments ............................ 47
Submerged watercraft ............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 64
T
Tachometer .............................................. 40
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 63
Tool kit ..................................................... 87
Towing the watercraft .............................. 98
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 56
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 72
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 43
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 18
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 61
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 34
Watertight storage compartment ............. 49
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
Yamaha Security System (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 27
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