Trouble recovery
77
Watercraft slow or
loses powerYamaha Se-
curity Sys-
tem (VX
Deluxe/VX
Cruiser)Low-RPM mode se-
lectedSelect normal mode
30
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 78
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer78
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine33
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
33
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 70
Incorrect heat range Replace 70
Gap incorrect Adjust 70
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
70
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer68
Air filter Clogged or oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer68 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 23
Operation requirements ........................... 11
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 64
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 66
Post-operation care .................................. 60
Pre-operation check list............................ 40
Pre-operation check points ...................... 42
Pre-operation checks ............................... 40
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (for VX Cruiser) ............. 28
Recommended equipment ....................... 13
Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 24
Reverse on waterways
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 59
Riding with passengers ............................ 52
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Seat .......................................................... 23
“SECURITY” indicator light
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 34
Selecting the operation mode
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 30
Shift cable, checking
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 69
Shift lever and reverse gate
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 45
Shift lever (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ..... 27
Shifting (for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ......... 50
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 70
Speedometer............................................ 31
Start switch............................................... 26
Starting the engine ................................... 48
Starting the watercraft .............................. 52
Steering system ................................. 27, 45
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 44
Stern eyes ................................................ 28
Stopping the engine ................................. 49
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 58
Storage..................................................... 62
Storage compartments ............................. 35
Submerged watercraft .............................. 80Switches ................................................... 46
T
Tachometer .............................................. 31
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 69
Throttle lever ...................................... 26, 45
Towing the watercraft ............................... 80
Transporting ............................................. 61
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 73
Troubleshooting ....................................... 75
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 75
Turning the watercraft .............................. 57
W
Water separator ....................................... 43
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 14
Water-skiing ............................................. 16
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 28
Yamaha Security System
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 29
Yamaha Security System settings
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 29
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