2008 YAMAHA VX Owners Manual

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YAMAHA VX 2008  Owners Manual Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft 
responsibly 
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to

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Location of main components 
Front view
1Handlebars
2Seat
3Footwell
4Sponsons
5Gunwale
6Cooling water pilot outlet
7Fuel tank filler cap
8Bow eye
9Hood
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Rear view
1Handgrip
2Cleat
3Intake grate
4Speed sensor
5Stern drain plugs
6Stern eyes
7Ride plate
8Jet thrust nozzle
9Reverse gate (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
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Control system
1Start switch
2Engine shut-off switch
3Clip
4Multifunction information center
5Rearview mirrors 
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
6Shift lever (for VX Deluxe/VX Crui

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Engine compartment
1Air filter case
2Water separator
3Fuel tank
4Battery
5Flushing hose connector
6Oil tank
7Spark plugs/Spark plug caps/Ignition coils
8Muffler
9Electrical b

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Operation of controls and other 
functions 
EJU31031Seat 
There is a seat latch at the rear of the seat to
remove the seat.
To remove the seat:
Pull the seat latch u

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To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is securely closed
before operating the watercraft.
EJU31090Fuel tank filler cap 
To

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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