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EJU34560
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in
this owner’s/operator’s manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
EJU34592Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity Sys-
tem (VX
Deluxe/VX
Cruiser)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
29
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
25
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring82
Battery Run down Recharge 74
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
74
Terminal corroded Clean 65
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 26
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible39
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer70
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer70
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 72
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseConnect properly
72
Connected to wrong
cylinderConnect properly
72
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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