engine YAMAHA VXR 2017 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU44033
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
VX1800A-S / VXR0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001 I 617 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Model Name:
6EWCombustion Cycle:
4 stroke Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirementsStandardsOther normative
document / methodTechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2003
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified.
Name / Title:
Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, Boat Business Unit(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
September 1st, 2016, Shizuoka, Japan
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19
Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24
Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Remote control transmitter .............. 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ........................................ 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 28
Watercraft operation ...................... 30
Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system ..................................... 30
Electric trim system .......................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
Instrument operation ...................... 36
Multifunction information center ... 36
Information display ........................... 36
Hour meter ....................................... 40
Voltmeter .......................................... 40
Equipment operation ...................... 41
Equipment..................................... 41
Seats ................................................ 41
Handgrip........................................... 42
Reboarding step ............................... 42
Bow eye............................................ 43
Stern eyes ........................................ 43
Cleat ................................................. 43
Storage compartments .................... 44
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 46
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 48
Fuel requirements ......................... 48
Fuel................................................... 48
Engine oil requirements ................ 50
Engine oil .......................................... 50
Draining the bilge water ................ 52
Draining the bilge water on land....... 52
Draining the bilge water on water .... 52
Transporting on a trailer................ 53
First-time operation ........................ 54
Engine break-in............................. 54
Pre-operation checks ..................... 55
Pre-operation checklist .................... 55
Pre-operation check points .......... 57
Pre-launch checks ........................... 57
Post-launch checks.......................... 63
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Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 65
Operating your watercraft ............. 65
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 65
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 65
Riding position ................................. 66
Launching the watercraft ................. 66
Starting the engine on water ............ 66
Stopping the engine ......................... 67
Leaving the watercraft...................... 67
Operating the watercraft .................. 67
Turning the watercraft ...................... 68
Stopping the watercraft ................... 69
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 70
Boarding the watercraft ................... 71
Starting off........................................ 73
Capsized watercraft ......................... 74
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 75
Operating in weeded areas .............. 75
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 76
Care and storage............................. 77
Post-operation care ...................... 77
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 77
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 78
Battery care ...................................... 78
Long-term storage ........................ 81
Cleaning ........................................... 81
Lubrication ....................................... 81
Rustproofing..................................... 81
Maintenance .................................... 82
Maintenance.................................. 82
Tool kit.............................................. 82
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 82
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 84
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 86
Specifications .................................. 87
Specifications ............................... 87
Trouble recovery ............................. 88
Troubleshooting ............................ 88
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 88
Emergency procedures ................ 91
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 91
Raising the reverse gate .................. 92
Jumping the battery ......................... 92
Replacing the fuses .......................... 93
Towing the watercraft....................... 95
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
Index................................................. 97
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 41 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 46 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
VX1800A-S (VXR)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
41 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF2W
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PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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Safety information
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could cau-
se choking, severe and permanent neck in-
juries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 55 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the personin front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance, or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
y o u r l ef t w r is t an d k ee p i t fr e e f r o m t h e h an -
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
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EJU42474
Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.
Do not place magnets or objects with a
strong magnetic force near the throttle le-
ver or RiDE lever. The electronic throttle
mechanism of the levers can be adversely
affected, which could cause loss of control.
In addition, do not place objects suscepti-
ble to magnetic forces (i.e., credit cards,
watches, etc.) close to the throttle lever or
RiDE lever.
EJU42414
Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds
should you attempt to steer the watercraft
after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
system assists in turning by continuing to
supply some thrust while the watercraft is
decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
some movement whenever the engine is
running and the “F” (forward) or “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator is displayed in the
multifunction display. When the “N” (neu-
tral) shift indicator is displayed, the forward
and reverse thrust are balanced to help
keep the watercraft from moving in either
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direction, although some movement may
occur.
To avoid rear-end collisions while operat-
ing the watercraft, check behind you be-
fore 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)
1Intake grate
2Jet thrust nozzle
1
1
2
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
2
1
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EJU30992
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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EJU43331
Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS)
YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
RiDE is an electronic system that controls the reverse, neutral, and deceleration operations of
the watercraft.
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13 12 4
35 9 10 9
7
6 8
1112
1RiDE lever (page 30)
2Start switch (page 26)
3Electric trim up switch (page 32)
4Engine shut-off switch (page 26)
5Clip (page 26)
6Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 26)
7Engine stop switch (page 26)
8Electric trim down switch (page 32)
9Rearview mirror
10Multifunction information center (page 36)
11Throttle lever (page 27)
12Glove compartment (page 45)
13Remote control transmitter (page 24)
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