Yamaha VX1100A-M, VX1100B-M, VX1100C-M Manual

2013 WaveRunner

VX Sport

VX Deluxe

VX Cruiser

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully

before operating this watercraft.

F2P-F8199-70-E0

Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.

Important manual information

EJU30127

Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)

with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC

Name of Engine 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 Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands

Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA

ID Number: 0882

Address: 1. avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4004. Luxembourg

Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: SNCH

ID Number: 0499

Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg

Conformity assessment module used:

for construction:

A

Aa

B+C

B+D

B+E

B+F

G

H

for exhaust emissions:

B+C

B+D

B+E

B+F

G

H

for noise emissions:

A

Aa

G

H

Other Community Directives applied

Standards

Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

CISPR 12

EN 61000-6-2

Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.

DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT

Craft model Identification Number, starting from :

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S

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A M A

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1 I 2 1 3

Design Category : C

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Model name / Commercial name : VX1100A-M / VX Cruiser, VX1100B-M / VX Deluxe, VX1100C-M / VX Sport

DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE

Engine Type:					Fuel Type:				Combustion cycle:
	PWC engine					Petrol				4 stroke
	IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model		EC Type–examination certificate number						Name / ID number of Notified Body
6EN		SNCH*94/25*2003/44*0048*00						SNCH/0499
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements			standards		other normative		technical file		Please specify in more detail
				document / method					(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction									EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission			*						*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission			*						*EN ISO 14509

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the PWC manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC manufacturer that the craft model and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination certificate(s) has (have) been issued.

Name / Title: H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.

(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine manufacturer or his authorised representative)

Signature and title:

(or an equivalent marking)

Date and place of issue: 1st / September / 2012, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands

Important manual information

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To the owner/operator

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This owner’s/operator’s manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

This manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft, or if you are changing to a type of watercraft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain proper training or practice before operating the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or competent instructors.

In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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WARNING

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property.

TIP:

A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this owner’s/operator’s manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold.

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WaveRunner VX Sport / VX Deluxe /

VX Cruiser

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, July 2012 All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.

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...........................	10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................	10
Cruising limitations .......................	11
Operation requirements ...............	12
Recommended equipment ...........	14
Hazard information .......................	15
Watercraft characteristics .............	15
Water-skiing .................................	17
Safe boating rules ........................	18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................	19
Description.......................................	20
Watercraft glossary ......................	20
Location of main components ......	21
Control function operation .............	25
Watercraft control functions .........	25
Remote control transmitter
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	25
Yamaha Security System
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	26
Engine stop switch ..........................	27
Engine shut-off switch .....................	27
Start switch ......................................	27
Throttle lever ...................................	28
Steering system ...............................	28
Cooling water pilot outlet .................	29
Water separator ...............................	29

Watercraft operation.......................	30
Watercraft operation functions .....	30
Reverse system
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	30
Watercraft operation modes .........	31
Low RPM Mode
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	31
Instrument operation ......................	33
Multifunction information center ...	33
Information display ..........................	33
Equipment operation ......................	38
Equipment ....................................	38
Seat .................................................	38
Handgrip ..........................................	39
Reboarding step
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	39
Bow eye ...........................................	39
Stern eyes .......................................	40
Cleat ................................................	40
Storage compartments ....................	40
Fire extinguisher holder and
cover ............................................	42
Operation and handling
requirements ...................................	44
Fuel requirements ........................	44
Fuel .................................................	44
Engine oil requirements ...............	45
Engine oil .........................................	45
Draining the bilge water ...............	47
Draining the bilge water on land ......	47
Draining the bilge water on water ....	47
Transporting on a trailer ...............	48
First-time operation ........................	49
Engine break-in ............................	49
Pre-operation checks .....................	50
Pre-operation checklist ....................	50
Pre-operation check points ..........	52
Pre-launch checks ...........................	52

Table of contents

Post-launch checks .........................	58
Operation .........................................	59
Operating your watercraft .............	59
Getting to know your watercraft .......	59
Learning to operate your
watercraft .....................................	59
Riding position .................................	60
Launching the watercraft .................	60
Starting the engine on water ...........	60
Stopping the engine ........................	61
Leaving the watercraft .....................	61
Operating the watercraft ..................	61
Turning the watercraft .....................	62
Stopping the watercraft ...................	63
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) .............	64
Boarding the watercraft ...................	64
Starting off .......................................	67
Capsized watercraft .........................	68
Beaching and docking the
watercraft .....................................	69
Operating in weeded areas .............	70
After removing the watercraft from
the water ......................................	70
Care and storage.............................	71
Post-operation care ......................	71
Flushing the cooling water
passages ......................................	71
Cleaning the watercraft ...................	72
Battery care .....................................	72
Long-term storage ........................	75
Cleaning ..........................................	75
Lubrication .......................................	75
Rustproofing ....................................	76
Maintenance.....................................	77
Maintenance .................................	77
Tool kit .............................................	77
Periodic maintenance chart .............	78
Engine oil and oil filter .....................	79

Specifications..................................	80
Specifications................................	80
Trouble recovery.............................	81
Troubleshooting ...........................	81
Troubleshooting chart ......................	81
Emergency procedures ................	84
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................	84
Jumping the battery .........................	85
Replacing the fuses .........................	85
Towing the watercraft ......................	87
Submerged watercraft .....................	87

General and important labels

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Identification numbers

Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Craft Identification Number (CIN), and engine serial number in the spaces provided 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.

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Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number

The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate attached inside the engine compartment. (See page 38 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

MODEL:

VX1100C-M (VX Sport)

VX1100B-M (VX Deluxe)

VX1100A-M (VX Cruiser)

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1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number location

		PRI-I.D.
MODEL		F2P

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE COMPONENTS.

ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET JAPONAISES.

F 2 P

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Craft Identification Number (CIN)

The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck.

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1 Craft Identification Number (CIN) location

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Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit. (See page 38 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

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1 Engine serial number location

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General and important labels

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Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head. (See page 38 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

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1 Manufactured date label location

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Model information

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Builder’s plate

Watercraft with this label conform to certain portions of the European Parliament directive relating to machinery.

Part of the information is given on the builder’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explanation of this information is given in the relevant sections of this manual.

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1 Builder’s plate location

Design category of this personal watercraft: C

Category C:

This watercraft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated wave heights (significant wave heights up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP). Such conditions may be encountered in exposed inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal waters in moderate weather conditions.

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General and important labels

TIP:

The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one-third of the waves, which approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. However, some waves will be double this height.

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General and important labels

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Important labels

Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.

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General and important labels

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Warning labels

If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.

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General and important labels

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General and important labels

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General and important labels

VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser:

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Other labels

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General and important labels

The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.

VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser:

The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.

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Safety information

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The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator. Before using this watercraft, make sure that its use is permitted under local laws, bylaws, and regulations, and always operate the watercraft in full conformity with any requirements and limitations imposed. Every operator should know the following requirements before riding the watercraft.

●Before operating the watercraft, read this owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all labels on the watercraft. These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its operation.

●Never allow anyone to operate this watercraft until they too have read this owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all labels.

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Limitations on who may operate the watercraft

●Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old.

Adults must supervise use by minors. Know your local operator age and training requirements.

●This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at any time.

Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb)

Load is the total weight of cargo, operator, and passengers.

●Do not operate the watercraft with any passengers on board until you have considerable practice and experience riding alone. Operating the watercraft with passengers requires more skill. Take the time to become accustomed to the handling characteristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers.

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Cruising limitations

●Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others.

●Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft.

●Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats.

●Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.

●Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going.

●Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.

●Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember, watercraft and other boats do not have brakes.

●Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the watercraft.

●Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision.

●This is a high performance boat—not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an-

kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.

●Do not operate the watercraft in rough water, bad weather, or when visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causing injury or death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of weather forecasts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out on your watercraft.

●As with any water sport, you should not operate your watercraft without someone else nearby. If you operate further than swimming distance from shore, you should be accompanied by another boat or watercraft, but make sure you stay a safe distance away. It’s good, common sense.

●Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object, which could result in injury.

60 cm (2 ft)

●This watercraft is not equipped with lighting required for night operation. Do not operate the watercraft after sunset or before dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of colliding

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with another boat, which could result in severe injury or death.

●Follow navigation rules, and state/provincial and local laws that apply to watercraft.

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Operation requirements

●All riders must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) that is approved by the appropriate authorities and is suitable for personal watercraft use.

●Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.

Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts.

1Authority-approved PFD

2Wetsuit bottom

●Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eyewear fall in the water.

Footwear and gloves are recommended.

●You must decide whether to wear a helmet while you ride for recreation. You should know that a helmet could help protect you in

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certain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others.

A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle.

A helmet may have potential safety hazards, as well. Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching water, commonly known as “bucketing”, and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking, severe and permanent neck injuries, 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 potential safety benefits outweigh its potential risks for you? Consider your particular riding conditions. Consider factors such as your riding environment and your riding style and ability. Also consider the likelihood 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 competition, follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization.

●Never operate the watercraft after consuming alcohol or taking other drugs.

●For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the pre-opera- tion checks listed on page 50 before operating the watercraft.

●The operator and passengers should always keep their feet on the floor of the footwell when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting

your feet increases the chances of losing your balance, or hitting objects outside the watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell.

●The passengers should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided.

●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 reduce safety and reliability, and render the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.

●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist and keep it free from the handlebars 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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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others.

●Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit someone in the water.

●Avoid being hit by another boat. You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they do not see you, or if you maneuver more quickly than other boaters expect, you risk a collision.

●Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boating rules” and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. (See “Safe boating rules” on page 18.)

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Recommended equipment

The following items should be carried on board your watercraft:

●Sound-signaling device

You should carry a whistle or other soundsignaling device that can be used to signal other boats.

●Visual distress signals

It is recommended that a pyrotechnic device, which is approved by the appropriate authorities, be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft. A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer for more information.

●Watch

A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft.

●Towline

A towline can be used to tow a disabled watercraft in an emergency.

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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 colorless, 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 oil tank, muffler, or engine during or immediately after engine operation; they can cause serious burns.

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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) system. 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 sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars. The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off. Once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar 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.

●VX Sport: This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is directly connected to the engine. This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running. There is no “neutral” position.

●VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is directly connected to the engine. This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running. There is no “neutral” position. You are in either “forward” or “reverse”, depending upon the shift lever position.

●VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the wa-

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tercraft as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the handlebars.

This could increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. You could also damage the shift mechanism.

●VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: Reverse can be used to slow down or stop during slowspeed maneuvering, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before 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 entangled in moving parts, resulting in severe injury 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.

any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet intake.

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2Engine shut-off switch

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1Intake grate

2Jet thrust nozzle

●Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch before removing

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Water-skiing

You can use the watercraft for water-skiing if it has the seating capacity to carry the operator, a rearward-facing spotter, and the waterskier when he or she is not skiing.

The watercraft must also have a cleat designed to pull a ski rope; do not attach the rope to any other location.

is required by law. Let the skier direct the operator’s control of speed and direction with hand signals.

The spotter should sit astride the rear of the seat and hold onto the handgrip with both feet firmly on the floor of the footwell for proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the skier’s hand signals and condition.

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1 Cleat

It is the watercraft operator’s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the water-skier and others. Know and follow all local water-skiing regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be operating.

The operator should be comfortable carrying passengers before attempting to pull a skier. The following are some important considerations for minimizing risks while water-skiing.

●The skier should wear an approved PFD, preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see the skier.

●The skier should wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina. The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection.

●A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in many places it

1 Handgrip

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1 Handgrip

●Your control while pulling a water-skier is affected by the skier’s ability, as well as water and weather conditions.

●When preparing to pull a skier, operate the watercraft at the slowest possible speed until the watercraft is well away from the skier and slack in the ski rope is taken up.

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Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything.

After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to raise the skier.

●Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could exceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier at least 50 m (164 ft), about twice the distance of a standard ski rope, from any potential hazard.

●Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.

●Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers, such as another boat or watercraft, can cause loss of steering control and create a hazardous condition. If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation, operate slowly and cautiously.

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Safe boating rules

Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.

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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 courtesy.

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 areas, and keep a respectful distance from fishermen, 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 regulated limits. You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended maintenance 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. Dispose 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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Description

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Watercraft glossary

Trolling speed

“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft 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 surface, 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.

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Description

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Location of main components

Exterior

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1Hood

2Handlebars

3Seat (page 38)

4Footwell

5Bow eye (page 39)

6Fuel filler cap (page 44)

7Cooling water pilot outlet (page 29)

8Gunwale

9Sponson

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1 Boarding platform

11 Intake grate

2Cleat (page 40)

3Handgrip (page 39)

4Reboarding step (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) (page 39)

5Jet thrust nozzle

6Reverse gate (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) (page 30)

7Ride plate

8Stern eye (page 40)

9Stern drain plug (page 47)

10Speed sensor

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Description

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1Start switch (page 27)

2Engine shut-off switch (page 27)

3Clip (page 27)

4Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 27)

5Engine stop switch (page 27)

6Glove compartment (page 41)

7Multifunction information center (page 33)

8Rearview mirror

9Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) (page 25)

10Beverage holder (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) (page 42)

11Shift lever (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser) (page 30)

12Throttle lever (page 28)

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