2014 YAMAHA VXR engine

Maintenance
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EJU36943Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ00992
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust —
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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: 48.7 L/h (12.9 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.44 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:
Electric Ignition 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: 70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 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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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.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring 86
Battery Run down Recharge72
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
72
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 72
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release27
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 44
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Connected to wrong
cylinder Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible44
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Cracked, torn, or
damaged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible44
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 36
Engine over-
heated Jet intake clogged Clean
85
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 37
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeLow RPM mode acti-
vated
Deactivate Low RPM
Mode 31
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 85 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
85
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
36
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add 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
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have 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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Emergency proceduresEJU34635Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the water-
craft above trolling speed until they have
been removed.
[ECJ00654]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al- ways stop the engine before beaching the
watercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side. When
turning the watercraft on its side, sup-
port the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
[ECJ00662]
STOP
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(2) Remove any weeds or debris fromaround 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.)
EJU41881Replacing 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 seatremoval and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Positive (+) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1 Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
12
4
3
2
1
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(7) Securely install the seat in its original po-sition.
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 flow
back 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]
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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]
1 Bow eye
1
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