Intake YAMAHA VX LIMITED 2022 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Emergency procedures ............... 106
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ....................................... 106
Raising the reverse gate (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) ..................................... 107
Jumping the battery ....................... 107
Towing the watercraft .................... 108
Submerged watercraft ................... 108
Index ............................................... 110
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Safety information
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balanced to help keep the watercraft from
moving in either direction, although some
movement may occur.
VX
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions while operating the watercraft, check behind you
before using the RiDE lever to slow down
or stop the watercraft. Make sure that there
are no obstacles or people behind you be-
fore shifting into reverse.
Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.
Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch before removing
any debris or weeds, which may have col-
lected around the jet intake.1
“N” (Neutral position)
1 “N” (Neutral position)
1
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
1 Intake grate
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
1
2
1
2
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Description
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1234
8
9 10
5
6
5
6
7
1Cleat (page 56)
2 Reboarding grip (page 55)
3 Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 55)
4 Boarding platform
5 Stern eye (page 56)
6 Stern drain plug (page 65)
7 Reverse gate (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 30)
8 Jet thrust nozzle
9 Ride plate
10 Intake grate
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Control function operation
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and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 106 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth. (3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it
stops.
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
1
2
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Instrument operation
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EJU43901Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator, the
check engine warning indicator, and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. After 5 sec-
onds, the engine overheat warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light stop
blinking and remain on, and the buzzer
sounds continuously. After 30 seconds, the
buzzer stops. While the engine overheat
warning is activated, the maximum engine
speed is limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 106 for information on the jet intake.)
NOTICE: If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042] EJU44690
Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 sec-
onds.
If the engine is stopped after the check en-
gine warning is activated, the tachometer
portion of the information display will show
the hour meter and error code alternately at
3-second intervals.
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Instrument operation
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If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 61
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
Battery voltage warning
If the battery voltage is less than 12 volts or
more than 18 volts when the engine is not
running, the voltage display of the voltmeter
blinks.
If the battery voltage warning is activated,
have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
Check engine warning “ ”
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, “ ” is shown in the warning bar,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return toshore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad control
to display a description of the warning in the
center display.
Engine overheat warning “ ”
If the engine temperature rises
significantly, “ ” and “ ” are shown in the
warning bar, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
If there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 106 for information on the jet
intake.)
NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00042]
14.3V
km/h
RPM
Low
Fuel
10.8V
km/h
RPM
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Pre-operation checks
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POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
TIP
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 74
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 74
Jet thrust nozzle and re-
verse gate (VX /
VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for
damage.
74
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
75
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 75
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed. 54
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
75
Multifunction information
center Check the multifunction information center for prop-
er operation.
76
Shift system (VX /
VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) Check the shift system for proper operation. 76
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 76
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation checks
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To check the operation of the switches
(VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED):
(1) VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VXLIMITED: If the lock mode is selected forthe Yamaha Security System setting, se-
lect the unlock mode. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Push the engine start/stop switch to make sure that the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine start/stop switch to
make sure that the engine stops immedi-
ately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU40102Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 57 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU43800Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band are not damaged and that
the fire extinguisher is securely held in place
using the band. (See page 60 for information
on the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band.)
EJU32544Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board. To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
place.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.
EJU40122Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
problem.
EJU32657Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 106 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
(VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
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Operation
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EJU40212Riding position
Operator riding position
The operator should grip the handlebars firm-
ly with both hands and sit astride the seat
with both feet on the floor of the footwell.
Passenger riding position
The passenger(s) should hold on firmly, either
to the person in front of them or to the hand-
grip provided, and sit astride the seat with
their feet on the floor of the footwell. Never al-
low a passenger to ride in front of the opera-
tor. (See page 17 for information on the riding
position when pulling a wakeboarder or wa-
ter-skier.)
EJU32803Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
If the watercraft is launched from a trailer,
someone should make sure that waves do
not push the watercraft into the trailer.
EJU46251Starting the engine on waterEWJ01532
Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the
rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off
or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting
the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in-
jury.
To start the engine:
(1) VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VXLIMITED: If the lock mode is selected forthe Yamaha Security System setting, se-
lect the unlock mode. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Move the watercraft to an area that is free from weeds and debris, and has a
water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch. (See page
26 for information on operating the en-
gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check
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Operation
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VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
EJU43423Turning the watercraftEWJ01783
Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Take early action to avoid col- lisions. The RiDE system is not a braking device for avoiding dangerous situa-
tions.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are
1“F” (Forward position)
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
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