Operation
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remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immedi-
ately.
To upright the watercraft:
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn
the watercraft over clockwise by pulling
on the ride plate with your left hand while
pushing down on the gunwale with your
right hand or foot.
If the port (left) side of the capsized wa-
tercraft is tilting up, push down on the
gunwale so that the port (left) side is
down before turning the watercraft clock-
wise. NOTICE: Do not turn the water-
craft over counterclockwise,
otherwise water can enter the engine,which can result in severe damage.
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(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
water from the engine compartment.
(See page 46 for information on draining
the bilge water. If the engine does not
start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
page 86 or “Submerged watercraft” on
page 86.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
after the engine has been restarted.
Bilge water in the engine compart-
ment can splash into the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
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Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
VX Sport 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:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
VX Sport 334 kg (736 lb)
VX Deluxe 337 kg (743 lb)
VX Cruiser 340 kg (750 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
75.0 kW@8000 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
25.7 L/h (6.8 US gal/h, 5.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
2.33 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, 10W-40, 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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