2008 YAMAHA VX Owners Manual

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(2) Rinse the engine and bilge area with
fresh water. Drain all of the water and
wipe up any remaining moisture with
clean, dry rags.
CAUTION:
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Do not use high-pressure

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use. Consult a Yamaha dealer before at-
tempting any modifications.
EJU33810Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool 
kit 
It is advisable to always carry the owner’s/op-
erato

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EJU33821Periodic maintenance chart 
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, maintenance
may need to be performed more frequently dependi

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* This operation should be performed after every use.
Oil filterReplace 70
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10 
hours50 
hours100 
ho

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EJU34210Checking the fuel system 
WARNING
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-
sive. Failure to check for and repair any
fuel leakage could result in a fire or expl

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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 th

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If the reverse gate does not make contact with
the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU36640Checking and adjusting the throttle 
cable 
Check that the throttle cable m

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To remove a spark plug:
(1) Remove the seat. (See page 23 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the spark plug cap.
CAUTION:
ECJ00210
Do not use any tools t