2017 YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2017 WaveRunner
VX Cruiser HO
F4E-F8199-71-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU44071
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
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
VC1800-S / VX Cruiser HO0499 ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001G617 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Model Name:
6FGCombustion Cycle:
4 stroke Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirementsStandardsOther normative
document / methodTechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2003
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex 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
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified.
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:
Date and place of issue:
July 1st, 2016, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30233
WaveRunner VX Cruiser HO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2016 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, May 2016
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Ya m a h a M o t o r C o . , L t d .
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 ............................. 9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19
Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24
Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Remote control transmitter .............. 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ......................................... 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 28
Watercraft operation ...................... 30
Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system...................................... 30
Watercraft operation modes ......... 32
Low RPM Mode ............................... 32
No-wake mode ................................. 33
Cruise assist ..................................... 35
Instrument operation ...................... 37
Multifunction information center ... 37
Information display ........................... 37
Hour meter ....................................... 41
Voltmeter .......................................... 41
Equipment operation ...................... 42
Equipment..................................... 42
Seats ................................................ 42
Handgrip........................................... 43
Reboarding step ............................... 43
Bow eye............................................ 44
Stern eyes ........................................ 44
Cleat ................................................. 44
Storage compartments .................... 45
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 47
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 49
Fuel requirements ......................... 49
Fuel................................................... 49
Engine oil requirements ................ 51
Engine oil .......................................... 51
Draining the bilge water ................ 53
Draining the bilge water on land....... 53
Draining the bilge water on water .... 53
Transporting on a trailer................ 54
First-time operation ........................ 55
Engine break-in............................. 55
Pre-operation checks ..................... 56
Pre-operation checklist .................... 56
Pre-operation check points .......... 58
Pre-launch checks ........................... 58
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Table of contents
Post-launch checks ......................... 64
Operation ......................................... 66
Operating your watercraft ............. 66
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 66
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 66
Riding position ................................. 67
Launching the watercraft ................. 67
Starting the engine on water ............ 67
Stopping the engine ......................... 68
Leaving the watercraft...................... 68
Operating the watercraft .................. 68
Turning the watercraft ...................... 69
Stopping the watercraft ................... 70
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 71
Boarding the watercraft ................... 72
Starting off........................................ 74
Capsized watercraft ......................... 75
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 76
Operating in weeded areas .............. 76
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 77
Care and storage............................. 78
Post-operation care ...................... 78
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 78
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 79
Battery care ...................................... 79
Long-term storage ........................ 82
Cleaning ........................................... 82
Lubrication ....................................... 82
Rustproofing..................................... 82
Maintenance .................................... 83
Maintenance.................................. 83
Tool kit.............................................. 83
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 83
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 85
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 87
Specifications .................................. 88
Specifications ............................... 88
Trouble recovery ............................. 89
Troubleshooting ............................ 89
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 89
Emergency procedures ................ 92
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 92
Raising the reverse gate................... 93
Jumping the battery ......................... 93
Replacing the fuses .......................... 94
Towing the watercraft....................... 96
Submerged watercraft ..................... 96
Index................................................. 98
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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 42 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 47 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
VC1800-S (VX Cruiser HO)
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
42 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF4E
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.
4E
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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General and important labels
2
EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 42 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 83 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30333Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
1Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)
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