cooling YAMAHA VXS 2016 User Guide

Care and storage
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Long-term storage
WARNING
EWJ00331
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40763Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
page 80 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 81 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU43301Lubrication
Use a suitable marine grease applicator and
spray a rust inhibitor between the inner and
outer cables to lubricate the cables and
purge out any dirt and moisture.
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) and
electric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end)
Shift rod (reverse gate end)
EJU40812Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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Maintenance
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EJU43101Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need
to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “√” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours50 hours
or 12
months
*1100
hours or
12
months
*1200
hours or
24
months
*1
Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses and
clamps√—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separatorCheck O-rings for cracks
and deformation√—
Fuel tankCheck installation and
straps√—
Water inlet strainerCheck for clogs and dam-
age√—
Cooling water hos-
esCheck for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps√—
Engine oilReplace√√89
Oil filterReplace√89
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate√—
Spark plugsCheck√√—
BatteryCheck state of charge,
terminals, bands, and
breather hose√—
Battery leadsCheck terminals√—
Steering masterCheck operation and for
looseness√√—
Steering cableCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Electric trim rodCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Shift rod and re-
verse gateCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Air filter elementCheck for damage and
dirt√—
Air intake hosesCheck for damage, and
check clamps√
—
Throttle bodyLubricate throttle valves√—
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and weight:
Length:
3340 mm (131.5 in) (VXS)
3350 mm (131.9 in) (VXR)
Width:
1220 mm (48.0 in)
Height:
1190 mm (46.9 in)
Dry weight:
347 kg (765 lb) (VXS)
348 kg (767 lb) (VXR)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
132.4 kW at 7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.5 L/h (12.8 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.44 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore × stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK):
LFR6A
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24+24 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-6, -3, 0, 3, 6 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
3.6 L (3.81 US qt, 3.17 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 79
B
Battery care.............................................. 81
Battery checks ......................................... 60
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 78
Bilge water check..................................... 60
Bilge water, draining ................................ 54
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 54
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 54
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 .............. 65
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 11
E
Electric trim system.................................. 33
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 56
Engine compartment check ..................... 59
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 85
Engine idling speed check ....................... 67
Engine oil ................................................. 52
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 89
Engine oil level check............................... 60
Engine oil requirements ........................... 52
Engine overheat warning ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 62
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 60
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 43
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 64
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 48
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 63
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 80
Fuel .......................................................... 50
Fuel level check........................................ 59
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 40
Fuel requirements .................................... 50
Fuel system checks ................................. 59
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 96
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 68
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 47
H
Handgrip .................................................. 44
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 65
Hour meter ............................................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 64
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 94
Jet intake checks ..................................... 64
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 64
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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