2009 YAMAHA VX remote control

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 7
Safety information ............................. 9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .............................. 9
Cruising limitations ....................... 10
Operation requirements ............... 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information ....................... 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Water-skiing ................................. 16
Safe boating rules ........................ 17
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 18
Features and functions ................... 19
Location of main components ...... 19
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 23
Seat ................................................. 23
Hood ................................................ 23
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 24
Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 24
Engine stop switch .......................... 25
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 25
Start switch ...................................... 26
Throttle lever ................................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 26
Steering system ............................... 27
Shift lever
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 27
Handgrip .......................................... 27Reboarding step (for VX Cruiser) .... 28
Bow eye ........................................... 28
Stern eyes ....................................... 28
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 28
Yamaha Security System
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 29
Multifunction information center ...... 31
Storage compartments .................... 35
Operation ......................................... 38
Fuel and oil .................................. 38
Fuel ................................................. 38
Engine oil ......................................... 39
Pre-operation checks ................... 40
Pre-operation check list ................... 40
Pre-operation check points .............. 42
Operation ..................................... 48
Engine break-in ............................... 48
Launching the watercraft ................. 48
Starting the engine .......................... 48
Stopping the engine ........................ 49
Shifting
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 50
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 50
Operating your watercraft ............ 51
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 51
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 51
Riding with passengers ................... 52
Starting the watercraft ..................... 52
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 53
Capsized watercraft ......................... 56
Turning the watercraft ..................... 57
Stopping the watercraft ................... 58
Beaching the watercraft ................... 59
Docking the watercraft ..................... 59
Reverse on waterways
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) .......... 59
Operating in weeded areas ............. 60
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The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.
For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser only
The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.
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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 Cruiser)
7Throttle lever
8Glove compartment
9Remote control transmitter
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
10Engine stop switch
11Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
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that the hood is securely closed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU31091Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
To install the fuel tank filler cap, turn it clock-
wise until it stops. Make sure that the fuel tank
filler cap is securely closed before operating
the watercraft.
EJU36621Remote control transmitter (for VX
Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings are selected using the remote
control transmitter. (See “Yamaha SecuritySystem” on page 29 for information on using
the remote control transmitter.)
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings can only be selected using the
remote control transmitter.
Store the remote control transmitter carefully
so it will not be lost. When operating the wa-
tercraft, store the transmitter in the transmitter
holder provided in the glove compartment.
NOTICE
ECJ00751

The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
1Fuel tank filler cap
1Transmitter holder
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Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.

Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer.
TIP:

While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.

If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter, contact a Yamaha dealer.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31161Engine shut-off switch
Attach one end of the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your left wrist, and then insert the
clip on the other end under the engine shut-off
switch (black button). The engine will stop au-
tomatically when the clip is removed from theswitch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft. Remove the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) from the watercraft when the engine
is not running to prevent unauthorized use by
children or others.
1Engine stop switch
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
3Engine shut-off switch
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EJU36761Yamaha Security System (for VX
Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
The lock and unlock modes of the security
system are selected using the remote control
transmitter that is included with this water-
craft.
TIP:
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or if it does not op-
erate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
(See page 24 for information on using the re-
mote control transmitter.)
EJU36104Yamaha Security System settings (for VX
Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
The Yamaha Security System settings are se-
lected by pressing the lock or unlock button
on the remote control transmitter briefly.Depending on the selected Yamaha Security
System setting, the “SECURITY” indicator
light will come on or go off.
TIP:
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
LOCK
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds once and the “SECURITY” indicator
light goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected and the engine cannot be started.
UNLOCK
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds two or three times and the “SECURI-
TY” indicator light comes on. This indicates
1Remote control transmitter
1Lock button
2Unlock button
1“SECURITY” indicator light
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the unlock mode is selected and the engine
can be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
To turn the multifunction information center
back on, press the lock button on the transmit-
ter briefly to select the lock mode, and then
press the unlock button briefly to select the
unlock mode.
TIP:
If the engine is started while the multifunction
information center is in the standby state, the
“SECURITY” indicator light and “L-MODE” in-
dicator light will not come on regardless of the
setting.
EJU31413Selecting the operation mode
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.
Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 90% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
Number
of beepsYamaha Security Sys-
tem modeEngine
can be
started
1 beep Lock NO
2 beepsUnlock
(normal mode)YES
3 beepsUnlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
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Keep the remote control transmitter in the
transmitter holder when operating the water-
craft.
1Beverage holder
2Transmitter holder
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