2017 YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO draining

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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If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the
water separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain
the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it
stops.
1Water separator
2Drain screw
2
1
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EJU40022
Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
ECJ01302
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine com-
partment. The bilge water can splash into
the engine, which can result in severe
damage.
EJU44260Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them.
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as
by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the
stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-
maining moisture in the engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(4) Check that the stern drain plugs and O-
rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs.
NOTICE: Before installing the stern
drain plugs, clean the drain plug
threads and the O-rings on the plugs
to remove any foreign materials, such
as dirt or sand. Otherwise, the sterndrain plugs could be damaged, allow-
ing water to enter the engine compart-
ment. Check the O-rings on the stern
drain plugs and make sure that the
plugs are tightened securely before
launching the watercraft. Otherwise,
water may flood the engine compart-
ment and cause the watercraft to sub-
merge.
[ECJ00363]
(5) Securely install the stern drain plugs by
tightening them until they stop.
EJU40535Draining the bilge water on water
A small quantity of bilge water will remain in
the engine compartment even after the bilge
water is drained on water. To completely
drain the bilge water, remove the watercraft
from the water and drain the bilge water on
land.
Jet vacuum bilge draining system
While the watercraft is operating, bilge water
in the engine compartment is drawn in by the
vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and
discharged from the watercraft through the
jet thrust nozzle.
To drain the bilge water on water:
Operate the watercraft as straight as possible
and above planing speed for at least 2 minu-
tes. NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full
throttle for at least 1 minute after the en-
gine has been restarted. Bilge water in the
1Stern drain plug
1
1O-ring
1
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water separator, drain it. (See page 28 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks onthe dipstick. (See page 51 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 53 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32485Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
1Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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Operation
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on the gunwale with your other hand or
your foot.
(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
water from the engine compartment.
(See page 53 for information on draining
the bilge water. If the engine does not
start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
page 96 or “Submerged watercraft” on
page 96.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
after the engine has been restarted.
Bilge water in the engine compart-
ment can splash into the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
[ECJ00554]
EJU43282
Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 110 m (360 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach using the
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed. NOTICE: Never
run the engine in water that is less
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom
of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles
or sand could be sucked into the jet
intake, causing impeller damage and
engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) After reaching land, stop the engine, and
then get off the watercraft and pull it up
on the beach.
To dock the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 110 m (360 ft) away from
the dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock using the
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed.
(4) After coming alongside the dock, stop
the engine, and then get off the water-
craft.
EJU37194Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 92 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
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Care and storage
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ter flows out continually from the jet
thrust nozzle.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
perform the procedure again from step 6.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
[ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Stop the engine.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(12) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
EJU33736Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 42 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 53 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
dry cloth.
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
EJU33688Battery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
EWJ00792
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
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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 45 for infor-
mation on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 53 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]
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 77
B
Battery care.............................................. 79
Battery checks ......................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 93
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 76
Bilge water check..................................... 59
Bilge water, draining ................................ 53
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 53
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 53
Boarding alone ......................................... 72
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 75
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 72
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 73
Bow eye ................................................... 44
Bow storage compartment ...................... 45
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 75
Check engine warning ............................. 40
Cleaning ................................................... 82
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 79
Cleat ......................................................... 44
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 64
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 35
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 92
Engine break-in ........................................ 55
Engine compartment check ..................... 58
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 83
Engine idling speed check ....................... 65
Engine oil ................................................. 51
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 87
Engine oil level check............................... 59
Engine oil requirements ........................... 51
Engine overheat warning ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 61
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine stop switch................................... 26Engine unit check ..................................... 59
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 42
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 63
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 62
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 78
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check........................................ 58
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 39
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks ................................. 58
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 94
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 66
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 46
H
Handgrip .................................................. 43
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 64
Hour meter ............................................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 63
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 92
Jet intake checks ..................................... 63
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 63
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 93
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 67
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 66
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 68
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 82
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