2008 YAMAHA VX Owners Manual

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death could result from coming in contact
with the rotating parts of the jet pump.
CAUTION:
ECJ00040
If you cannot locate and correct the cause
of the overheating, consult a

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ridden normally when this light is on. (See
page 29 for more information.)
EJU35010“L-MODE” indicator light 
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) 
The “L-MODE” indicator light

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To close the front storage compartment, push
down on the rear of the hood until it latches
securely.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is securely closed
before operating the wat

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Keep the remote control transmitter in the
transmitter holder when operating the wa-
tercraft.
1Beverage holder
2Transmitter holder
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EJU31820
Fuel and oil 
This watercraft is equipped with a 4-stroke en-
gine. Conventional 2-stroke engine oil cannot
be used.
The engine utilizes an electronic fuel injection
system to de

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EJU31890Engine oil 
Use a combination of the recommended SAE
and API engine oil classifications shown in the
chart below.
CAUTION:
ECJ00280
Use only 4-stroke engine oil.
EJU31931Filling t

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EJU31980
Pre-operation checks EJU31990Pre-operation check list 
Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accom-
panying text in this chapt

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NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used. These checks can be
completed in a short time. It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability.
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