2016 YAMAHA VXR ECO mode

Important manual information
EJU44031
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
VX1800A-R / VXR, VX1800-R / VXS0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001H516 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engineCombustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6EWName / ID number of Notified Body
SNCH / 0499 EC Type–examination certificate number
SNCH*94/25*2003/44*0044
Essential requirementsstandardsother normative
document / methodtechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission*EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model(s) and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
Name / Title:
Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, BOAT Business Unit(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / August / 2015, Shizuoka, Japan
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification 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
Wakeboarding and 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
RiDE lever ......................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 31
Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Shift system...................................... 31
Electric trim system .......................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
Instrument operation ...................... 37
Multifunction information center ... 37
Information display ........................... 37
Hour meter ....................................... 41
Voltmeter .......................................... 41
Equipment operation ...................... 43
Equipment..................................... 43
Seats ................................................ 43
Handgrip........................................... 44
Reboarding step (VXR) ..................... 44
Bow eye............................................ 45
Stern eyes ........................................ 45
Cleat ................................................. 45
Storage compartments .................... 46
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 48
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 50
Fuel requirements ......................... 50
Fuel................................................... 50
Engine oil requirements ................ 52
Engine oil .......................................... 52
Draining the bilge water ................ 54
Draining the bilge water on land....... 54
Draining the bilge water on water .... 54
Transporting on a trailer................ 55
First-time operation ........................ 56
Engine break-in............................. 56
Pre-operation checks ..................... 57
Pre-operation checklist .................... 57
Pre-operation check points .......... 59
Pre-launch checks ........................... 59
Post-launch checks.......................... 65
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
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.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 43 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 48 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
VX1800-R (VXS)
VX1800A-R (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
43 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF2W
F
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.
2W
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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Control function operation
29
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 94 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP:
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
1
21Cooling water pilot outlet
1
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Instrument operation
37
EJU43760
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 come
on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in
the information display go off, and then the
center starts to operate normally.
If only the multifunction information center is
activated, the “WARNING” indicator light
blinks once.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light also comes on
as part of the initial operation.
The “UNLOCK” 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 totheir state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU43831Speedometer
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”.
1“UNLOCK” indicator light
2Information display
3“L-MODE” indicator light
4“WARNING” indicator light
123
4
1Trim indicator
2Tachometer
3Speedometer
4Oil pressure warning indicator
5Engine overheat warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Shift indicator
8Fuel level warning indicator
9Fuel level meter
213
456879
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Pre-operation checks
63
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, select
the 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 46 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU43800Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band are not damaged and that
the fire extinguisher is securely held in place
using the band. (See page 48 for information
on the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band.)
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
3Start switch
4Engine stop switch
5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12 3
5 4
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Operation
74
(See page 31 for shift system operation pro-
cedures.)
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in neutral.
EJU36087Boarding the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ01112
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft
may become fatigued and suffer from ex-
posure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.NOTICE: Never run the engine in water
that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise peb-
bles or sand could be sucked into the jet
intake, causing impeller damage and en-
gine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
TIP:
VXR: This watercraft is equipped with a re-
boarding step, which can be lowered and
used to assist in reboarding. (See page 44 for
information on operating the reboarding
step.)
EJU36354Boarding alone
(1) From the rear of the watercraft, place
both hands on the boarding platform,
pull yourself up, and then grasp the
handgrip with one hand.
1“N” (Neutral position)
160 cm (2 ft)
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Trouble recovery
91
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.
EJU43513Troubleshooting 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 SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring96
Battery Run down Recharge 81
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
81
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 81
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible50
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—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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