
Description
24
Engine compartment
7 5
6
8
10 9
2143
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator (page 29)
4Fuel tank
5Electrical box
6Battery (page 53)
7Flushing hose connector
8Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
9Engine oil filler cap (page 45)
10Dipstick (page 45)
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Maintenance
79
EJU37062Periodic maintenance chart 
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10 
hours50 hours100 
hours200 
hours
6 
months12 
months12 
months24 
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace—
Lubrication pointsLubricate—
Internal engine 
componentsSpray lubricant—
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate—
Fuel systemCheck—
Fuel tankCheck, clean—
Engine idling 
speedCheck, adjust—
Throttle shaftCheck—
Water inlet strain-
erCheck, clean—
Bilge strainerClean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle 
angleCheck, adjust—
Shift cable and re-
verse gateCheck, adjust—
Throttle cableCheck—
Stern drain plugsCheck, replace—
BatteryCheck, charge—
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
Nuts and boltsCheck—
Air filter elementCheck—
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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:
VXS 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VXR 3270 mm (128.7 in)
Width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
VXS 327 kg (721 lb)
VXR 330 kg (728 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE 
J1228):
132.4 kW@7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.6 L/h (12.8 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.24 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore & stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
LFR6A
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19 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:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
84
Watercraft slow or 
loses powerWatercraft 
operation 
modeLow RPM mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM 
Mode 31
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 85
Impeller damaged or 
wornHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer85
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and 
cool engine36
Oil pressure 
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
36
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug 
capNot connected or 
looseHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the 
water ..................................................... 70
B
Battery care .............................................. 72
Battery checks.......................................... 53
Battery, jumping ....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 69
Beverage holder ....................................... 42
Bilge water check ..................................... 53
Bilge water, draining................................. 47
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 47
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 64
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 68
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 64
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 65
Bow eye ................................................... 39
Bow storage compartment ....................... 40
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 68
Check engine warning.............................. 37
Cleaning ................................................... 75
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 72
Cleat ......................................................... 40
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 58
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 85
Engine break-in ........................................ 49
Engine compartment check...................... 52
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 77
Engine idling speed check ....................... 58
Engine oil ................................................. 45
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 80
Engine oil level check............................... 52
Engine oil requirements ........................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 55
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 52
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 38
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 42
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and 
band checks.......................................... 56
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 71
Fuel .......................................................... 44
Fuel level check ....................................... 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning .................................... 35
Fuel requirements .................................... 44
Fuel system checks .................................. 52
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 86
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 59
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment .................................. 41
H
Handgrip ................................................... 39
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 58
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 34
Hull and deck check ................................. 57
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 33
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 85
Jet intake checks ...................................... 57
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 86
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 59
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 61
Limitations on who may operate the 
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage .................................... 75
Low RPM Mode ........................................ 31
Lubrication................................................ 75
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