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EJU34561
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34595Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
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
25
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
26
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring84
Battery Run down Recharge 71
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
71
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 71
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-
sible43
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong
cylinderHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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