2009 YAMAHA VX SPORT engine oil

Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
VX 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VX Deluxe 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VX Cruiser 3270 mm (128.7 in)
Width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Height:
1150 mm (45.3 in)
Dry weight:
VX 319 kg (703 lb)
VX Deluxe 322 kg (710 lb)
VX Cruiser 325 kg (716 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
75.00 kW@8000 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
26.0 L/h (6.9 US gal/h, 5.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
2.31 hour
Trolling speed:
1650 ±50 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1052 cm³
Bore & stroke:
76.0 × 58.0 mm (2.99 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
11.4 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.11–0.20 mm (0.0043–0.0079 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.25–0.34 mm (0.0098–0.0134 in)
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Cooling system:
WaterStarting system:
Electric
Ignition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19.0 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24.0+24.0 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
2.2 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
2.0 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
76
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible38
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer68
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer68
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 70
Incorrect heat range Replace 70
Gap incorrect Adjust 70
Spark plug
capLoose Connect properly 70
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinksFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible38
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer33
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
78
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer34 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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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
A
Air filter element ....................................... 68
B
Battery ................................................ 44, 63
Battery, checking...................................... 72
Battery, jumping ....................................... 79
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 59
Bilge ......................................................... 43
Boarding alone ......................................... 54
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 53
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 53
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 53
Boarding with passengers ........................ 54
Bow eye ................................................... 28
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 56
Check engine warning indicator ............... 34
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 64
Cooling water pilot outlet .................... 26, 47
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 10
D
Docking the watercraft ............................. 59
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 78
Engine break-in ........................................ 48
Engine compartment ................................ 42
Engine oil ................................................. 39
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 68
Engine oil level ......................................... 42
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 33
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 46
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 25
Engine stop switch ................................... 25
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
F
Fire extinguisher....................................... 44
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 62
Front storage compartment ...................... 35
Fuel .......................................................... 38
Fuel and oil............................................... 38
Fuel injection system................................ 73
Fuel level .................................................. 42Fuel level meter ........................................ 31
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 32
Fuel system, checking .............................. 68
Fuel tank .................................................. 68
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 24
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 79
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 51
Glove compartment .................................. 36
H
Handgrip ................................................... 27
Hazard information ................................... 14
Hood ......................................................... 23
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 32
Hull and deck ........................................... 42
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake .................................................. 46
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 78
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 68
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 79
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 7
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 48
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 51
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 50
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .......................................... 9
“L-MODE” indicator light
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser) ................... 35
Lubrication................................................ 63
Lubrication points ..................................... 71
M
Main components, location of .................. 19
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 64
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 31, 47
O
Oil pressure warning indicator .................. 33
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 60
Operating your watercraft ......................... 51
Operation ................................................. 48
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