2007 YAMAHA VX CRUISER Owners Manual

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2007 WaveRunner
VX
VX Deluxe
VX Cruiser
F1K-F8199-72-E0
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READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPER-
ATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.
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Important manual information
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Name of Notified Body for exhaust emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA
Address: 1, avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349
Town: Esch-sur-Alzette Post Code:L-4004
Country: Luxembourg ID Number:0882
ECtype-examination Certificate number (if applicable):LC*2003/44*10016
Revision No:
Name of PWC manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Address: 1000 GA Highway 34 East
Town:Post Code:30265-1320 Newnan Georgia
Country:USA
Name of Authorized Representative ( if applicable):
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101
Town:Schiphol-Rijk Post Code:1119 NC
Country:The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA
Address:1, avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349
Town:Esch-sur-Alzette Post Code: L-4004
Country:Luxembourg ID Number:0882
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC
as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
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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 comply with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified and are in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type-
examination certificate(s) has(have) been issued.
Name / title:T. Tsuchiya / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf
of the PWC manufacturer or his authorized representative)
Signature: (or an equivalent marking)
Date and place of issue: 1st / September / 2006, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE(S) COVERED
BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Combustion cycle: 2 stroke 4 stroke
Unique engine identification number(s)
or engine family code(s) EC Type–examination certificate
(for exhaust)
6D3 LC*2003/44*10016
ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTSstandards other
normative
document/
methodtechnical
filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and constructionEN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emissions **EN ISO 8178-1:1996
I.C noise emissions **EN ISO 14509
Conformity assessment modules used:
for construction: A
Aa B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
for noise emissions: Aa G H
for exhaust emissions: B+E B+D B+C B+F G H
Other Community Directives applied:
Directive 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),
using the following standards, for emission CISPR12, for generic
immunity EN61000-6-2
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft model Identification Number, starting from
VX1100A-F / VX Cruiser, VX1100B-F / VX Deluxe, VX1100-F / VX
Model name / Commercial name : Design Category: C D
U S Y A M 01I6A10 7–0-
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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 in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions 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/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
EWJ00070
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death
to the
machine operator, passengers, a bystand-
er, or a person inspecting or repairing the
watercraft.
CAUTION:
ECJ00090
A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner VX/VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser
OW N E R’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, July 2006
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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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information
(for Europe only) ......................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Emission control information
(for Canada only) ........................ 3
Approval label of emission control
certificate ........................................ 3
Manufactured date label .................... 4
Important labels .............................. 5
Warning labels ................................... 6
Other labels ....................................... 9
Safety information ........................... 12
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 12
Cruising limitations ....................... 13
Operation requirements ............... 14
Recommended equipment ........... 16
Hazard information ....................... 17
Watercraft characteristics ............. 17
Water-skiing ................................. 19
Safe boating rules ........................ 20
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 21
Features and functions ................... 22
Location of main components ...... 22
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 26
Seat ................................................. 26
Hood ................................................ 26
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 27
Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 29Throttle lever ................................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Steering system ............................... 30
Shift lever
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 30
Handgrip .......................................... 31
Bow eye ........................................... 31
Stern eyes ....................................... 31
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 32
Yamaha Security System and
low-RPM mode
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 32
Multifunction information center ...... 34
Storage compartments .................... 38
Operation ......................................... 41
Fuel and oil .................................. 41
Gasoline .......................................... 41
Engine oil ......................................... 42
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 42
Pre-operation checks ................... 43
Pre-operation check list ................... 43
Pre-operation check points .............. 45
Operation ..................................... 51
Engine break-in ............................... 51
Launching the watercraft ................. 52
Starting the engine .......................... 52
Stopping the engine ........................ 54
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 54
Operating your watercraft ............ 54
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 54
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 54
Riding with passengers ................... 55
Starting the watercraft ..................... 56
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 57
Capsized watercraft ......................... 60
Turning the watercraft ..................... 61
Stopping the watercraft ................... 62
Beaching the watercraft ................... 63
Docking the watercraft ..................... 63
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Reverse on waterways
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 63
Rough water operation .................... 63
Post-operation care ...................... 64
Transporting ................................. 65
Maintenance and care ..................... 66
Storage ......................................... 66
Flushing the cooling system ............ 66
Lubrication ....................................... 67
Fuel system ..................................... 67
Battery ............................................. 68
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 68
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 69
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 70
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 71
Checking the fuel system ................ 73
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 73
Air filter element .............................. 74
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 74
Checking the shift cable
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 74
Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable ............................................ 75
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 75
Lubrication points ............................ 76
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Fuel injection system ....................... 78
Specifications .................................. 79
Specifications ................................ 79
Trouble recovery ............................. 80
Troubleshooting ........................... 80
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 80
Emergency procedures ................ 82
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 82
Jumping the battery ......................... 83
Replacing the fuses ......................... 84
Towing the watercraft ...................... 85Submerged watercraft ..................... 85
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General and important labels
1
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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.
EJU30281Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment.
MODEL:
VX1100-F (VX)
VX1100B-F (VX Deluxe)
VX1100A-F (VX Cruiser)
EJU30300Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU30310Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit.
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1Hull Identification Number (HIN) location
1Engine serial number location
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