Engine oil YAMAHA VX110 2005 User Guide

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART
The following chart should be considered strictly as a guide to general maintenance intervals.
Depending on operating conditions, the intervals of maintenance should be changed.
*1: After every use
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERYPAGE
10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours
ITEM6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust 3-20
Lubrication points Lubricate 3-26
Fuel system Inspect3-7
Fuel tank Inspect, clean 3-7
Trolling speed Inspect3-6
Throttle shaft Inspect—
Cooling water passages Flush *1 —
Water inlet strainer Inspect, clean —
Bilge strainer Clean3-26
Impeller Inspect3-25
Jet thrust nozzle angle Inspect, adjust 3-2
Shift cable and
mechanism
(Deluxe model only)Inspect, adjust 3-5
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust 3-4
Stern drain plugs Inspect, replace 3-26
Battery Inspect 3-22
Rubber coupling Inspect—
Engine mount Inspect5-7
Nuts and bolts Inspect—
Air filter Inspect, replace 3-18
Engine oil Replace 3-14
Engine oil filter Replace 3-16
Valve clearance Inspect, adjust 3-8
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Water separator inspection
1. Inspect:
Water separator 1

Water accumulation →
Drain.
NOTE:
To drain the water, remove the drain plug.
POWER UNIT
Valve clearance adjustment
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured
or adjusted, the piston must be at top dead
center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
Ignition coils
Spark plugs
Cylinder head cover
Cylinder head cover gasket
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” in Chapter 5.
2. Install:
Dial gauge needle
Dial gauge stand 1

(into spark plug hole #1)
Dial gauge 2

Dial gauge stand:
90890-06583
Dial gauge needle:
90890-06584
Dial gauge stand set:
YB-06585/90890-06585
Dial indicator gauge:
YU-03097
Dial gauge set:
90890-012522
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8. Remove:
Dial gauge
Dial gauge stand
Dial gauge needle
9. Install:
All removed parts
NOTE:
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Engine oil level check
1. Check:
Engine oil level
Checking steps:
CAUTION:
When checking the engine oil level on
water, be careful of other watercraft,
boats, swimmers, or obstacles. The
water current or wind can cause the
watercraft to move and lead to a colli-
sion.
When checking the engine oil level on
land, supply water to the cooling water
passages.
Make sure that engine has enough oil
but do not overfill. If there is too little
oil, the engine can be damaged. If there
is too much oil, the air filter can
become saturated with oil, perma-
nently damaging the filter and reduc-
ing engine performance. Follow the
checking procedure carefully.
Make sure that debris or water does
not enter the oil tank filler hole. Debris
or water in the engine oil can cause
serious engine damage.
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Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion or launch the watercraft.
Remove the seat.
Remove the oil tank filler cap 1
and
check for oil on the dipstick 2
.
If there is no oil on the dipstick, pour
enough oil so that the tip of the dipstick
comes into contact with the oil, and then
install the filler cap.
Start the engine.
CAUTION:
When starting the engine make sure the
dipstick is securely fitted into the oil
tank.
NOTE:
The engine cannot be started if the
Yamaha Security System is in the lock
mode. (Deluxe model only)
For information on the Yamaha Security
System, see the owner’s manual. (Deluxe
model only)
Run the engine at trolling speed for 6
minutes or more, and then turn the
engine off.
CAUTION:
When checking the oil level on land, be
sure to connect a garden hose to the
watercraft for proper water supply.
NOTE:
If the ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F)
or less, warm up the engine for an addi-
tional 5 minutes.
Remove the oil tank filler cap 1
, wipe the
dipstick 2
clean, and then screw the filler
cap into the filler hole completely.
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Remove the oil tank filler cap again and
check that the oil level is between the
minimum level mark a
and maximum
level mark b
on the dipstick.
If the engine oil is below the minimum
level mark b
, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the correct
level.
If the engine oil is above the maximum
level mark a
, extract sufficient oil using
an oil changer to lower it to the correct
level.
NOTE:
If the oil temperature is low, the reading on
the dipstick will be low, and if the tempera-
ture is high, the reading on the dipstick will
be high.
Engine oil change — using oil changer
WARNING
Avoid changing the engine oil immediately
after turning the engine off. The oil is hot
and should be handled with care to avoid
burns.
CAUTION:
Do not run the engine with too much or
not enough oil in the oil tank. Oil could
spray out or the engine could be dam-
aged.
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds without supplying water, when
checking the oil level on land.
The engine could overheat.
Be sure to change the engine oil after the
first 10 hours of operation, and every 100
hours thereafter or at the start of a new
season, otherwise the engine will wear
quickly.
1. Warm the engine up, and then put the
watercraft in a horizontal position.
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2. Remove:
Oil tank filler cap 1

3. Insert the tube of an oil changer into the oil
filler hole.
4. Operate the oil changer to extract the oil.
5. If the oil filter is also to be replaced, per-
form the following procedure.
6. Pour the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil into the oil filler hole. Replacing steps:
Place a rag under the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter 1
with an oil filter
wrench.
Oil filter wrench:
YB-01426/90890-01426
Lubricate the O-ring 2
of the new oil filter
with a thin coat of engine oil.
CAUTION:
Make sure the O-ring
2 is positioned
correctly in the groove of the oil filter.
Tighten the new oil filter to specification
with an oil filter wrench.
T R..
Oil filter:
17 N  m (1.7 kgf  m, 12 ft  lb)
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7. Fill:
Oil tank
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil)
CAUTION:
When starting the engine make sure the
dipstick is securely fitted into the oil tank.
8. Install:
Oil tank filler cap
Recommended oil:
SAE 10W-30, 20W-40, 20W-50
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement:
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
With oil filter replacement:
2.2 L (2.3 US qt, 1.9 Imp qt)
Air filter element clean
1. Disconnect:
Fuel hose 1

Air intake hose 2

Oil separator breather hose 3

2. Remove:
Plastic ties 4

Bolts 5

1
2 4
45 4
3
3. Remove:
Air filter case
4. Remove:
Air filter case cover
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5. Remove the air filter element and check it
for dirt and oil. Replace the air filter ele-
ment if there is any oil buildup.
CAUTION:
Do not start the engine with the air filter
case removed, otherwise the engine
could be damaged.
If cleaning the air filter element, use cold
or lukewarm water and let it air dry com-
pletely. Do not use detergent or a solvent
to clean the air filter element, or dry it with
heat or compressed air, otherwise it
could be damaged.
6. Install:
Air filter element
NOTE:
Install the air filter element with its projections
a
facing away from the projections b
on the
air filter case.
7. Install:
Air filter case cover
8. Install:
Air filter case
T R..
Air filter case cover screw (short):
1.5 N  m (0.15 kgf  m, 1.1 ft  lb)
LOCTITE 572
Air filter case cover screw (long):
1.2 N  m (0.12 kgf  m, 0.9 ft  lb)
LOCTITE 572
T R..
Air filter case:
17 N  m (1.7 kgf  m, 12 ft  lb)
a
b
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Spark plug inspection
1. Remove:
Ignition coils
CAUTION:
Be careful not to get any foreign sub-
stances or water in spark plug hole.
2. Inspect:
Electrodes 1

Damage/wear →
Replace.
Insulator color 2

Distinctly different color →
Check the
engine condition.
Color guide:
Medium to light tan color:
Normal
Whitish color:
Lean fuel mixture
Air leak
Incorrect settings
Blackish color:
Overly rich mixture
Electrical malfunction
Defective spark plug
3. Clean:
Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
4. Measure:
Spark plug gap a

Out of specification →
Regap.
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
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Fuel hose installation (replacing with new
fuel hose)
1. Install:
Fuel hose 1

NOTE:
To install the fuel hose, be sure to align the
white mark a
of the fuel hose with the
checker tab 2
of the quick connector.
When replacing the fuel hose with a new
one, a checker tab 2
that has half engage-
ment prevention is attached to the quick con-
nector of the hose. If the quick connector is
completely installed to the fuel pipe, it is
removable.
2
1a
2
Fuel hose connection
1. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the con-
tact surfaces of the fuel pipe.
2. Insert the quick connector into the fuel
pipe until you hear a “click.”
3. To check the connection of the quick con-
nector, push and pull on the quick connec-
tor several times until there is free play of
2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 in).
NOTE:
If free is not obtained, disconnect the fuel hose
and check the O-ring for damage and that it is
properly installed.
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