2007 YAMAHA VX remote start

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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Features and functions
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Control system
1Start switch
2Engine shut-off switch
3Clip
4Multifunction information center
5Rearview mirrors (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruis-
er)
6Shift lever (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
7Throttle lever
8Glove compartment
9Remote control transmitter (for VX De-
luxe/VX Cruiser)
10Engine stop switch
11Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
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Features and functions
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If the remote control transmitter needs a
new battery or is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not attempt
to replace the battery yourself.
NOTE:
While the engine is running, input from the re-
mote control transmitter is not received.
For Canada only
IC (Industry Canada) rules:
Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions; (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31160Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip, on the end of the engine shut-
off cord, under the engine shut-off switch
(black button). The engine will stop automati-
cally when the clip is removed from the
switch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft.
WARNING
EWJ00010

Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your left wrist and the clip to the en-
gine shut-off switch BEFORE starting
the engine.
1Transmitter holder
1Engine stop switch
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord
3Engine shut-off switch
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Features and functions
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EJU31370Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU31380Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
This watercraft is equipped with a remote con-
trol transmitter that is used to select the secu-
rity system and low-RPM mode settings.
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or it does not oper-
ate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
EJU31390Yamaha Security System (for VX Deluxe/
VX Cruiser)
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
EJU36102Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
modes (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed, the beeper soundsonce. This indicates the lock mode is selected
and the engine cannot be started.
The “SECURITY” indicator light comes on
when the security system is in the unlock
mode and goes off when the security system
is in the lock mode.
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed for a short time, the
beeper sounds two times for the normal mode
or three times for the low-RPM mode. The
“SECURITY” indicator light will come on and
the engine can be started. (See the items in
1Lock button
1“SECURITY” indicator light
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“Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM mode”
for operation mode information.)
EJU31411Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM
mode (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
The normal mode and low-RPM mode can
only be selected when the engine is stopped
in the unlock mode. Press the unlock button
on the remote control transmitter for more
than 4 seconds to switch between the normal
mode and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
If the beeper sounds twice, the normal mode
is activated.
The watercraft can be ridden normally.Low-RPM mode
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in the low-
RPM mode is limited to approximately 90% of
the maximum engine speed in the normal
mode.
NOTE:

If neither the start switch nor the remote
control transmitter is operated within 25
seconds after the unlock button is pressed
to select the unlock mode, the multifunction
meter display and the “L-MODE” indicator
light will go off. If this occurs, press the lock
button on the transmitter briefly to select the
lock mode, press the unlock button briefly to
select the unlock mode, and then press the
unlock button again for more than 4 sec-
onds to select the normal mode or low-RPM
mode.

While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.
CAUTION:
ECJ00080
If the remote control transmitter does not
operate when its buttons are pressed, the
battery may be low. Have a Yamaha dealer
replace the battery.
1Unlock button
Number
of beepsYamaha Security Sys-
tem modeEngine
can be
started
1 beep Lock NO
2 beepsUnlock
(normal mode)YES
3 beepsUnlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
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Operation
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(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 52 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 6500 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
CAUTION:
ECJ00430
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
EJU32811Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
If there are waves, someone should make
sure that the watercraft is not pushed into the
trailer after launching the watercraft.

For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 32 for Yamaha
Security System and low-RPM mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the wa-
tercraft back slowly.

For VX:
After the watercraft is in the water, turn it
around so that the bow faces the direction
you wish to go. Start the engine, and then
slowly move away from the launching area.
EJU32850Starting the engine
WARNING
EWJ00560
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, acolorless, odorless gas that may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate the watercraft
in an open area.
(1) If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security
System is selected (for VX Deluxe/VX
Cruiser), use the remote control transmit-
ter to select the unlock mode. (See page
32 for Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode selection procedures.)
(2) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep.
WARNING
EWJ00570
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged ob-
ject, which could result in injury.
CAUTION:
ECJ00470
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.
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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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