check engine YAMAHA VX LIMITED 2018 Owner's Guide

Trouble recovery
92
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
Stale or contaminat-
edHave 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-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer40
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
94
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer41 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Emergency proceduresEJU44590Cleaning 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: When turning the watercraft
on its side, support the bow so that
the handlebars are not bent or dam-
aged.
[ECJ02690]
(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 79
B
Battery care.............................................. 81
Battery checks ......................................... 61
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 78
Bilge water check..................................... 61
Bilge water, draining ................................ 54
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 54
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 55
Boarding alone ......................................... 74
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 77
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 74
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 75
Bow eye ................................................... 45
Bow storage compartment ...................... 46
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 77
Check engine warning ............................. 41
Cleaning ................................................... 84
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 81
Cleat ......................................................... 45
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 66
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 36
Cruising limitations................................... 11
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 57
Engine compartment check ..................... 60
Engine idling speed check ....................... 67
Engine oil ................................................. 53
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 89
Engine oil level check............................... 61
Engine oil requirements ........................... 53
Engine overheat warning ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 61
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 43
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 65
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 48
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 80
Fuel .......................................................... 50
Fuel level check........................................ 60
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 40
Fuel requirements .................................... 50
Fuel system checks ................................. 60
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 68
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 47
H
Handgrip .................................................. 44
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 66
Hour meter ............................................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 65
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 38
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 94
Jet intake checks ..................................... 65
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 65
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 95
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 69
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 68
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 70
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 84
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99
Low RPM Mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 33
Lubrication ............................................... 84
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 86
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 38
Multifunction information center check ... 66
N
No-wake mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 34
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 40
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .......................... 70
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 73
Operating your watercraft ........................ 68
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 87
Post-launch checks ................................. 66
Post-operation care ................................. 80
Pre-launch checks ................................... 60
Pre-operation check points ..................... 60
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 58
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (VX Limited) ....................... 46
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 95
Reboarding step ...................................... 44
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 63
Remote control transmitter
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 25
Removable watertight storage
compartment ........................................ 48
RiDE lever................................................. 28
RiDE lever checks .................................... 63
Riding position ......................................... 69
Rustproofing ............................................ 84S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 65
Seats ........................................................ 43
Shift indicator ........................................... 39
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check ................................... 66
Speedometer ........................................... 38
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 76
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 77
Starting the engine on water .................... 69
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 62
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 65
Stern eyes ................................................ 45
Stopping the engine ................................. 70
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 72
Storage compartment checks.................. 64
Storage compartments ............................ 46
Submerged watercraft ............................. 96
Switch checks .......................................... 64
T
Tachometer .............................................. 39
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 63
Tool kit ..................................................... 86
Towing the watercraft .............................. 96
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 56
Troubleshooting ....................................... 91
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 91
Turning the watercraft .............................. 71
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 41
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 60
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 33
Y
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
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