Yamaha WaveRunner VX110 Sport, WaveRunner VX110 Deluxe User Manual
2006
WaveRunner
VX110 Sport
VX110 Deluxe
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!
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CAUTION:
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-
craft.
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.
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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Important manual information:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, passengers, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the watercraft.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.
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NOTE:
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A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner VX110 Sport/VX110 Deluxe
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2005 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, October 2005
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
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CONTENTS
GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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3
4
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APPENDIX
READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.
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GENERAL AND
SAFETY
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INFORMATION
Identification numbers
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ...................................................1-1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............1-2
Engine serial number .............................1-2
Model information
(For Europe only)
Builder’s plate .........................................1-3
Emission control information
(For Canada only)
Approval label of emission control
certificate ................................................1-4
Manufactured date label ........................1-4
Important labels
Label location .........................................1-5
Warning labels .......................................1-6
Other labels ..........................................1-10
Safety information
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ..............................................1-12
Cruising limitations ...............................1-13
Operation requirements .......................1-14
Recommended equipment ..................1-16
Hazard information ..............................1-17
Watercraft characteristics ....................1-17
Water-skiing .........................................1-19
Safe boating rules
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Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
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Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)
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
MODEL: VX1100-E (VX110 Sport)
VX1100A-E (VX110 Deluxe)
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a
label 1 attached inside the engine compartment.
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Hull Identification Number
(HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate 1
attached to the aft deck.
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Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on
a label 1 attached to the engine unit.
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Model information
(For Europe only)
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Builder’s plate
Part of the information is given on the
builder’s plate 1 affixed on the craft. A full
explanation of this information is given in the
relevant sections of this manual.
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 NOTE).
Such conditions may be encountered in
exposed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather conditions.
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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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Emission control
information
(For Canada only)
This engine conforms to 2006 U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for marine SI engines.
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Approval label of emission
control certificate
This label is attached to the top of the cyl-
inder head and to the inside of the engine
compartment.
1
Emission control information label
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Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cyl-
inder head.
2
Manufactured date label
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Label location
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Important labels
1-5
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Warning labels
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1-6
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3
4
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5
(For VX110 Deluxe only)
6
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(For Europe only)
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1-8
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0
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Other labels
B
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CD
This label indicates the
correct direction to upright
a capsized watercraft.
1-10
(For Europe only)
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This CE marking is located
on the back of the remote
control transmitter.
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(For Canada only)
F
(For Canada only)
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Safety information
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
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, and all warning and cau-
tion labels on the watercraft. These mate-
rials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.
Never allow anyone to operate this water-
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craft until they too have read this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice
Guide and all warning and caution labels.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-
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tor 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
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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 one time.
Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo,
operator and passengers.
Do not operate the watercraft with any
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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
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other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
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keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
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other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
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them with water.
Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers
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that make it hard for others to avoid you or
understand where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
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shallow water.
Take early action to avoid collisions.
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Remember, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Do not release the throttle when trying to
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steer away from objects—you need throt-
tle to steer. Always check throttle and
steering controls before starting the
watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
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sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss
of control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a
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toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or
waves can increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not
jump wakes or waves.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough
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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
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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
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60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.
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This watercraft is not equipped with light-
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ing required for night operation. Do not
operate the watercraft after sunset or
before dawn, otherwise you increase the
risk of colliding with another boat, which
could result in severe injury or death.
Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
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cial and local laws that apply to water-
craft.
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Operation requirements
All riders must wear a personal flotation
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device (PFD) that is approved by the
appropriate authorities and suitable for
personal watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
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injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into
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.
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Authority-approved PFD
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Wetsuit bottom
Eye protection is recommended to keep
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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.
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You must decide whether to wear a hel-
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met while you ride for recreation. You
should know that a helmet could help pro-
tect you 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
protect against all foreseeable impacts, a
helmet might reduce your injuries in a col-
lision 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
water, commonly known as “bucketing,”
and the resulting strain on your neck
could cause choking, severe and perma-
nent 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 par-
ticular 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 cir-
cumstances, choose one carefully. Look
for a helmet designed for personal water-
craft use, if possible. If you will be engag-
ing in closed-course competition, follow
the helmet requirements of the sanction-
ing organization.
NEVER operate the watercraft after con-
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suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
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the watercraft, always perform the preoperation checks listed on page 3-5
before operating the watercraft.
The operator and passengers should
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always keep both feet in 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,
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either to the person in front of them or to
the handgrip provided.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
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the operator.
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Always consult your doctor on whether it
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is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you
are pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
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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)
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to your wrist and keep it free from the
handlebars so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay
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away from swimming areas. Swimmers
are hard to see and you could acciden-
tally hit someone in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat! You
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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
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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 1-21.)
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
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You should carry a whistle or other soundsignaling device that can be used to signal other boats.
Visual distress signals
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It is recommended that an authorityapproved pyrotechnic device be stored in
a waterproof container on your watercraft.
A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal. Contact your Yamaha
dealer for more information.
Watch
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A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating.
Towline
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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
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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.
Hot oil tank, muffler, and engine surfaces
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can cause serious burns. Do not touch
the oil tank, muffler, or engine immedi-
ately after turning the engine off.
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Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
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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 has 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 obstructions until
you have a good feel for this maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
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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 (for VX110 Deluxe).
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For VX110 Deluxe:
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Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars. You could also
damage the shift mechanism.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and bro-
ken legs, ankles, and other bones.
For VX110 Deluxe:
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Reverse can be used to slow down or
stop during slow-speed 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 1 while
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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
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nozzle 2 while the engine is running.
Severe injury or death could result from
coming in contact with the rotating parts
of the jet pump.
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Stop the engine and remove the clip 3
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from the engine shut-off switch 4 before
removing any debris or weeds, which may
have collected around the jet intake.
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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
water-skier when he or she is not skiing.
The watercraft must also have a cleat 1
designed to pull a ski towrope; do not attach
the towrope to any other location.
It is the watercraft operator’s responsibility
to be alert to the safety of the water-skier
and others. Know and follow all local waterskiing 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,
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preferably a brightly colored one so boat
operators can see the skier.
The skier should wear protective clothing.
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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 rectum or vagina.
The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or
clothing that provides equivalent protec-
tion.
A second person should be on board as a
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spotter to watch the skier; in many places
it is required by law. Let the skier direct
the operator’s control of speed and direction with hand signals.
The spotter should sit securely on the
passenger seat and hold onto the handgrip 2 with feet firmly on the floor of the
footwell for proper balance while facing to
the rear to watch the skier’s hand signals
and his or her condition.
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Your control while pulling a skier is
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affected by the skier’s ability, as well as
water and weather conditions.
When preparing to pull a skier, operate
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the watercraft at the slowest possible
speed until the watercraft is well away
from the skier and slack in the towrope is
taken up. 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
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is capable of very sharp turns, which
could exceed the abilities of the skier.
Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft),
about twice the distance of a standard
towrope, from any potential hazard.
Be alert to the hazard of the towrope han-
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dle 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
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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 situa-
tion, 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 that 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. 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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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
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Location of main components
Operation of controls and other
functions
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
Handlebars
1
Use to control direction.
Seat
2
Footwell
3
Use to place feet for balance.
To keep proper balance while facing to the rear
to watch the skier.
Sponsons
4
Gunwale
5
Cooling water pilot outlet
6
Use to verify cooling water flow.
Fuel tank filler cap
7
Bow eye
8
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
Hood
9
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