fuel cap YAMAHA VX SPORT 2006 Owners Manual

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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components .............. 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ................................................... 2-5
Seat ........................................................ 2-5
Hood ....................................................... 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap .................................. 2-6
Remote control transmitter
(for VX110 Deluxe) ................................ 2-7
Engine stop switch ................................. 2-9
Engine shut-off switch ............................ 2-9
Start switch ........................................... 2-10
Throttle lever ........................................ 2-10
Cooling water pilot outlet ..................... 2-11
Steering system ................................... 2-12
Shift lever (for VX110 Deluxe) ............. 2-13
Handgrip ............................................... 2-14
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 2-15
Yamaha Security System/Low-RPM
mode (for VX110 Deluxe) .................... 2-15
Multifunction meter ............................... 2-18
Storage compartments ........................ 2-24
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Location of main components
1Handlebars
Use to control direction.
2Seat
3Footwell
Use to place feet for balance.
To keep proper balance while facing to the rear
to watch the skier.
4Sponsons
5Gunwale
6Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
7Fuel tank filler cap
8Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
9Hood
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1Air filter case
2Water separator
3Fuel tank
4Battery
5Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
6Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
7Oil tank8Muffler
9Spark plugs/Spark plug caps/Ignition coils
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Hood
To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,
and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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OPERATION
Fuel and oil ............................................... 3-1
Gasoline ................................................. 3-1
Engine oil ................................................ 3-3
Filling the fuel tank ................................. 3-4
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Pre-operation check list ......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points .................... 3-6
Operation ................................................ 3-15
Engine break-in .................................... 3-15
Launching the watercraft ..................... 3-16
Starting the engine ............................... 3-17
Stopping the engine ............................. 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ......................... 3-19
Operating your watercraft .................... 3-20
Getting to know your watercraft ........... 3-20
Learning to operate your watercraft .... 3-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ...... 3-21
Starting the watercraft .......................... 3-22
Boarding and starting in deep water ... 3-24
Capsized watercraft ............................. 3-27
Turning the watercraft .......................... 3-29
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Beaching the watercraft ....................... 3-32
Docking the watercraft ......................... 3-32
Reverse on waterways
(for VX110 Deluxe) .............................. 3-33
Rough water operation ........................ 3-33
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-34
Transporting .......................................... 3-36
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Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.

If any gasoline spills onto your skin,
immediately wash with soap and
water. Change clothing if gasoline
spills on it.
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CAUTION:@ Use only fresh gasoline that has been
stored in clean containers.
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Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol
containing ethanol and that containing meth-
anol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used
if ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets minimum octane ratings.
Gasohol containing methanol is not rec-
ommended by Yamaha because it can
cause fuel system damage or engine perfor-
mance problems. Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of
86 (Pump octane number) = (R+M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
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Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION:@ Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting
water or other contaminants in the fuel
tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor
running or engine damage.
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1. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap, and then
slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
3. Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank as indicated a in the
illustration.
Fuel tank capacity:
60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
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Pre-operation check points
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Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.) Leave
the engine compartment open for a few min-
utes to allow any fuel vapors to escape.
While the engine compartment is open,
check for loose electrical connections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Hull and deck
Check the hull and deck for cracks or
other damage. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.
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Fuel level
Check the fuel system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions before each use.
(See page 4-11 for check points and correct
procedures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Check the fuel level in the tank and
replenish if necessary. (See page 3-4 for
filling instructions.)
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4. Remove the oil tank filler cap 1, wipe
the dipstick clean, and then screw the
filler cap into the filler hole completely.
Remove the filler cap again and check
that the oil level is between the minimum
level mark 3 and maximum level
mark2 on the dipstick.
5. If the oil level is below the minimum level
mark, add enough oil so that the oil level
is between the minimum and maximum
level marks on the dipstick, and then
install the filler cap. If the engine oil level
is significantly above the maximum level
mark, the oil tank is overfilled. Have a
Yamaha dealer remove the excessive
amount of engine oil.
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Water separator
Check the water separator 1 for water.
Normally the water separator is empty. The
water separator retains any water entering
through the fuel tank breather hose if the
watercraft is capsized.
If water remains in the water separator,
drain it by removing the drain screw 2.
Place a drain pan under the water separator
to catch the draining water or use a dry cloth
to soak up any water that could spill into the
watercraft. If any water spills into the water-
craft, be sure to wipe it up with a dry cloth.
Be sure to install the drain screw after drain-
ing the water separator.
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Fuel system
WARNING@ GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition.

Stop engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the watercraft in a horizontal position.

Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.

Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level reaches approx-
imately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the
fuel tank. Fuel expands as it warms up
and could overflow if the fuel tank has
been overfilled. If temporarily leaving
the watercraft with a full fuel tank, do
not leave it in direct sunlight. Leave it
in a well-ventilated area with the water-
craft in a horizontal position.

Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.

If any gasoline spills onto your skin,
immediately wash with soap and
water. Change clothing if gasoline
spills on it.
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Top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline
and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the
fuel tank by following the manufacturer’s
instructions carefully.
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