2014 YAMAHA VXR ECO mode

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing .................................. 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Reverse system ................................ 30
Watercraft operation modes ......... 31
Low RPM Mode ............................... 31
Instrument operation ...................... 33Multifunction information center ... 33
Information display ........................... 33
Equipment operation ...................... 38Equipment..................................... 38
Seat .................................................. 38
Handgrip........................................... 39
Reboarding step (VXR) ..................... 39
Bow eye............................................ 40
Stern eyes ........................................ 40
Cleat ................................................. 40
Storage compartments .................... 40
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 42
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 44Fuel requirements ......................... 44
Fuel................................................... 44
Engine oil requirements ................ 45
Engine oil .......................................... 45
Draining the bilge water ................ 47
Draining the bilge water on land....... 47
Draining the bilge water on water .... 47
Transporting on a trailer................ 48
First-time operation ........................ 49 Engine break-in............................. 49
Pre-operation checks ..................... 50
Pre-operation checklist .................... 50
Pre-operation check points .......... 52
Pre-launch checks ........................... 52
Post-launch checks.......................... 58
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General and important labels
1
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Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU40501Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 38 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
MODEL:
VX1800-N (VXS)
VX1800A-N (VXR)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
38 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
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PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
1
1
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Instrument operation
33
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Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, all of the display segments and the
“SECURITY” indicator light come on. After 2
seconds, the warning indicators in the infor-
mation display go off, and then the center
starts to operate normally.
TIP:
The “SECURITY” indicator light will go off
when the engine is started.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35025Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU31504Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour “km/h” or
miles per hour “mph”.
TIP:
“mph” is selected as the display unit at the
Yamaha factory.
1 “SECURITY” indicator light
2 Select button
3 Information display
4 “L-MODE” indicator light
5 “WARNING” indicator light
21345
1Tachometer
2 Speedometer
3 Hour meter/voltmeter
4 Fuel level meter
5 Check engine warning indicator
6 Engine overheat warning indicator
7 Oil pressure warning indicator
8 Fuel level warning indicator
1 Speedometer
1234
8765
1
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Pre-operation checks
56
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to conti-
nue to run and cause an accident.
[EWJ01221]
EJU32676
Switch checks
NOTICE
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation. (See pages 27 to 27 for in-
formation on operating each switch.) To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for the
Yamaha Security System setting, selectthe unlock mode. (See page 26 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Push the start switch to make sure that the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine stop switch to make
sure that the engine stops immediately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU40102Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 40 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU41082Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band are not damaged and that
the cover is securely held in place using the
band. (See page 42 for information on the fire
extinguisher holder, cover, and band.)
1Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Start switch
4 Engine stop switch
5 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
123
4 5
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Trouble recovery
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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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Trouble recovery
84
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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Index
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 77
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 33
Multifunction information center check ... 58
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 36
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 70
Operating the watercraft .......................... 62
Operating the watercraft in reverse ......... 64
Operating your watercraft ........................ 59
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 79
Post-launch checks ................................. 58
Post-operation care ................................. 71
Pre-launch checks ................................... 52
Pre-operation check points ..................... 52
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 50
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Reboarding step (VXR) ............................. 39
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 55
Reverse system........................................ 30
Reverse system checks ........................... 54
Riding position ......................................... 60
Rustproofing ............................................ 76
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 57
Seat .......................................................... 38
Speedometer ........................................... 33
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 67
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 68
Starting the engine on water .................... 60
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 53
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 57
Stern eyes ................................................ 40
Stopping the engine ................................. 61Stopping the watercraft ........................... 63
Storage compartment checks.................. 56
Storage compartments ............................ 40
Submerged watercraft ............................. 88
Switch checks .......................................... 56
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 55
Tool kit ..................................................... 77
Towing the watercraft .............................. 88
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 62
W
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 52
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes .................... 31
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 26
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
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