Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3220 mm (126.8 in)
Width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Height:
1150 mm (45.3 in)
Dry weight:
VX 319 kg (703 lb)
VX Deluxe 322 kg (710 lb)
VX Cruiser 323 kg (712 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE 
J1228):
75.0 kW@8000 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
28.0 L/h (7.4 US gal/h) (6.2 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
2.14 hour
Trolling speed:
1650 ±50 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1052 cm³
Bore & stroke:
76.0 × 58.0 mm (2.99 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
11.4 :1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.11–0.20 mm (0.0043–0.0079 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.25–0.34 mm (0.0098–0.0134 in)
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19.0 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:
24.0+24.0 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended oil:
SAE 10W-30, 20W-40, 20W-50
Oil grade:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
60 L (15.9 US gal) (13.2 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
2.2 L (2.33 US qt) (1.94 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
2.0 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt) (3.78 Imp.qt)
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        Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting 
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in
this owner’s/operator’s manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
EJU34591Troubleshooting chart 
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity Sys-
tem (VX 
Deluxe/VX 
Cruiser)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
32
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and 
check wiring84
Battery Run down Recharge 77
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
77
Terminal corroded Clean 68
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 29
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible42
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer73
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer73
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 75
Spark plug 
capNot connected or 
looseConnect properly
75
Connected to wrong 
cylinderConnect properly
75
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
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