jump start YAMAHA VX CRUISER 2021 Owners Manual

Safety information
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EJU44481
Cruising limitations
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
VX-C: Take early action to avoid collisions.
Remember, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
VX-C: Avoid sharp turns or other maneu-
vers that make it hard for others to avoid
you or understand where you are going.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Take early action to avoid colli- sions. Remember, watercraft and other
boats do not have brakes. In addition, the
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Elec-
tronics (RiDE) system is not a braking de-
vice for avoiding dangerous situations. The
RiDE system is an electronic system for
controlling the engine speed and reverse
gate, which is located near the jet thrust
nozzle. The RiDE lever located at the left handlebar grip can be used to change the
direction of the jet thrust so that the water-
craft moves in reverse or is in neutral. The
RiDE system assists the operator when
slowing down and during slow-speed ma-
neuvering, such as launching, beaching,
and docking.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Avoid sharp turns, slowing down rapidly by squeezing the RiDE lever force-
fully, and other maneuvers that make it
hard for others to avoid you or understand
where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
and unexpected acceleration that can
cause you to be thrown off. Do not jump
waves or wakes—jumping can cause inju-
ries such as back or spinal injuries (paraly-
sis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles,
and other bones. Improper operation can
result in severe injury or death.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43472Raising the reverse gate (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
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 cablesEWJ01251
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
2 Ball joint
1 2
1
Reverse gate
2 Forward position
1
2
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe 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 27 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34716Towing the watercraftEWJ00812
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.
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]
EJU36156
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 storage
compartments. (See page 57 for infor-
1Booster battery
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
3 Negative (–) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
3
12
41Bow eye
1
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 52
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 91
Audio control............................................ 52
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 52
B
Battery care.............................................. 93
Battery checks ......................................... 72
Battery, jumping..................................... 108
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 90
Bilge water check..................................... 72
Bilge water, draining ................................ 66
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 66
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 66
Boarding alone ......................................... 86
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 89
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 86
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 87
Bow eye ................................................... 56
Bow storage compartment ...................... 57
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 89
Check engine warning ............................. 43
Cleaning ................................................... 95
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 93
Cleat ......................................................... 57
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 77
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 .......................... 107
Engine break-in ........................................ 68
Engine compartment check ..................... 71
Engine idling speed check ....................... 77
Engine lock screen ................................... 49
Engine oil ................................................. 64
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 101 Engine oil level check ............................... 72
Engine oil requirements ........................... 64
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 73
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 ..................................... 72
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 54
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 75
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 60
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band checks ......................................... 75
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 92
Fuel .......................................................... 62
Fuel level check........................................ 71
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 62
Fuel system checks ................................. 71
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 78
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 58
H
Handgrip .................................................. 55
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 46
Hood check .............................................. 76
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 75
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
Information screen ................................... 47
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 107
Jet intake checks ..................................... 75
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Index
112
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 76
Jumper cables, connecting.................... 108
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 79
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 78
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 81
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 95
Lubrication ............................................... 95
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 98
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center check ... 77
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 ...................... 90
Operating the watercraft .......................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 84
Operating your watercraft ........................ 78
Operation buttons .................................... 45
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 99
Post-launch checks ................................. 76
Post-operation care ................................. 92
Pre-launch checks ................................... 71
Pre-operation check points ..................... 71
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 69 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) ........................................ 108
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).................. 73
RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 28
Riding position ......................................... 79
Rustproofing ............................................ 96
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 75
Seat storage compartment ...................... 59
Seats ........................................................ 54
Setting menu screen ................................ 47
Shift indicator (VX).................................... 41
Shift system check (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 77
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).................. 30
Speedometer ........................................... 39
Start switch (VX-C) ................................... 27
Starting off ............................................... 88
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 88
Starting the engine on water .................... 79
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 72
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 76
Stern eyes ................................................ 56
Stopping the engine ................................. 80
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 84
Storage compartment checks.................. 75
Storage compartments ............................ 57
Submerged watercraft ........................... 109
Switch checks .......................................... 74
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