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water passages by alternately squeezing
and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in-
stall the flushing hose connector cap.
EJU33620Lubrication
WARNING
EWJ00260
Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the en-
gine is hot. The sprayed substance or pro-
pellants could catch fire.
(1) Remove the seat. (See page 26 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Loosen the clamp screw and disconnect
the air intake duct.(3) Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake open-
ing for 3 seconds.
(4) Connect the air intake duct and tighten
the clamp screw.
(5) Start the engine in a well-ventilated area
and let it run at idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
ECJ00160
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds, otherwise the engine could over-
heat.
(6) Lubricate all cables such as the throttle
and steering cables.
NOTE:
Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure-lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer ca-
bles.
(7) Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified in “Lubrication points” on page
76.
EJU33670Fuel system
WARNING
EWJ00280
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
1Clamp screw
2Air intake duct
1Intake opening
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CAUTION:
ECJ00190
If oil is leaking or the oil pressure warning
indicator comes on when the engine is
running, immediately shut the engine off
and have a Yamaha dealer check the wa-
tercraft. Continuing to operate the engine
under such conditions could cause severe
engine damage.
EJU34310Air filter element
Have a Yamaha dealer check and clean or re-
place the air filter element every 12 months or
every 100 hours of operation.
EJU34320Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle
Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for
smooth operation.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left and check that the difference of
distances A and B between the jet thrust noz-
zle and the nozzle is within specification.
If the steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU34350Checking the shift cable (for VX
Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
Place the shift lever in the reverse position.
Make sure that the reverse gate makes con-
tact with the stopper.Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
1Stopper
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To install a spark plug:
(1) Clean the gasket surface.
(2) Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.
(3) Install the spark plug, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.
(4) Install the spark plug cap.
NOTE:

Wipe off any water on the spark plug or in-
side the spark plug cap before installing the
cap. Push the spark plug cap down until it is
securely installed.

If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn
past finger tight using the spark plug
wrench included in the tool kit. Have the
spark plug adjusted to the correct torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
WARNING
EWJ00350
Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks to
escape, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion.
(5) Install the seat.EJU34421Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.

Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Loosen the adjuster and disconnect the
outer cable from the bracket. Spray a rust
inhibitor into the outer cable. Connect the
outer cable, and then adjust the throttle ca-
ble free play. (See page 75 for adjustment
procedures.)

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)

Jet thrust nozzle pivot shaft Spark plug tightening torque:
12.5 Nm (9.2 ft-lb) (1.27 kgf-m)
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
1Adjuster
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Index
Manufactured date label............................. 4
Model information (for Europe only) ........... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 34, 51
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 35
Operating your watercraft......................... 54
Operation ................................................. 51
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 26
Operation requirements ........................... 14
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 70
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 71
Post-operation care .................................. 64
Pre-operation check list............................ 43
Pre-operation check points ...................... 45
Pre-operation checks ............................... 43
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Recommended equipment ....................... 16
Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 27
Reverse on waterways
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 63
Riding with passengers ............................ 55
Rough water operation ............................. 63
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 20
Seat .......................................................... 26
“SECURITY” indicator light
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 37
Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM
mode (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ......... 33
Shift cable, checking
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 74
Shift lever and reverse gate
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 49
Shift lever (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ..... 30
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 75
Speedometer............................................ 34
Start switch............................................... 29
Starting the engine ................................... 52
Starting the watercraft .............................. 56
Steering system ................................. 30, 48
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 47Stern eyes ................................................ 31
Stopping the engine ................................. 54
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 62
Storage..................................................... 66
Storage compartments ............................. 38
Submerged watercraft .............................. 85
Switches ................................................... 50
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 75
Throttle lever ...................................... 29, 48
Towing the watercraft ............................... 85
Transporting ............................................. 65
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 78
Troubleshooting ....................................... 80
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 80
Turning the watercraft .............................. 61
W
Water separator ....................................... 46
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 17
Water-skiing ............................................. 19
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 32
Yamaha Security System and
low-RPM mode
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 32
Yamaha Security System
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 32
Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock modes
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 32
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