2014 YAMAHA VX fuse

Table of contents
Post-launch checks ......................... 58
Operation ......................................... 59
Operating your watercraft ............. 59
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 59
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 59
Riding position ................................. 60
Launching the watercraft ................. 60
Starting the engine on water ............ 60
Stopping the engine ......................... 61
Leaving the watercraft...................... 61
Operating the watercraft .................. 61
Turning the watercraft ...................... 62
Stopping the watercraft ................... 64
Operating the watercraft in reverse
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)................ 64
Boarding the watercraft ................... 65
Starting off........................................ 68
Capsized watercraft ......................... 69
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 70
Operating in weeded areas .............. 70
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 71
Care and storage............................. 72
Post-operation care ...................... 72
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 72
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 73
Battery care ...................................... 73
Long-term storage ........................ 76
Cleaning ........................................... 76
Lubrication ....................................... 76
Rustproofing..................................... 77
Maintenance .................................... 78
Maintenance.................................. 78
Tool kit.............................................. 78
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 79
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 80
Specifications .................................. 81
Specifications ............................... 81
Trouble recovery ............................. 82
Troubleshooting ............................ 82
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 82
Emergency procedures ................ 85
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 85
Jumping the battery ......................... 86
Replacing the fuses .......................... 86
Towing the watercraft....................... 88
Submerged watercraft ..................... 88
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EJU34562
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34596Troubleshooting 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)Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring86
Battery Run down Recharge 73
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
73
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 73
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible44
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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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 27 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34696Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seat. (See page 38 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Positive (+) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1
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2
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(2) Loosen the cap on the electrical box and
remove it.
(3) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage by using
the fuse puller on the reverse side of the
cap. WARNING! Do not use fuses of a
different amperage than recommend-
ed. Substitution with a fuse that has
an improper rating can cause exten-sive electrical system damage and
possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
(4) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(5) Securely install the seat in its original po-
sition.
1Electrical box
2Cap
1
2
1Spare fuse
2Fuse
3Cap
1Fuse puller
Fuse amperage:
Battery fuse:
30 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Security system fuse:
VX Deluxe 3 A
VX Cruiser 3 A
Main fuse:
20 A
1
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If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flowback into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storage
compartments. (See page 40 for infor-
mation on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 47 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
[ECJ00792]
1Bow eye
1
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 71
B
Battery care.............................................. 73
Battery checks ......................................... 53
Battery, jumping ....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 70
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 ......................................... 65
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 69
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 65
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 66
Bow eye ................................................... 40
Bow storage compartment ...................... 40
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 69
Check engine warning ............................. 37
Cleaning ................................................... 76
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 73
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 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................................... 27
Engine unit check..................................... 52Enjoy 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....... 72
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 ................................... 76
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser) ............................................ 31
Lubrication ............................................... 76
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