2017 YAMAHA VX CRUISER specifications

Important manual information
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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
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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.
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death or serious injury.
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Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
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change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
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with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
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Table of contents
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
Operation ......................................... 67
Operating your watercraft ............. 67
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 67
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 67
Riding position ................................. 68
Launching the watercraft ................. 68
Starting the engine on water ............ 68
Stopping the engine ......................... 69
Leaving the watercraft...................... 69
Operating the watercraft .................. 69
Turning the watercraft ...................... 70
Stopping the watercraft ................... 71
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 72
Boarding the watercraft ................... 73
Starting off........................................ 75
Capsized watercraft ......................... 76
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 77
Operating in weeded areas .............. 77
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 78
Care and storage............................. 79
Post-operation care ...................... 79
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 79
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 80
Battery care ...................................... 80
Long-term storage ........................ 83
Cleaning ........................................... 83
Lubrication ....................................... 83Rustproofing ..................................... 83
Maintenance .................................... 85
Maintenance ................................. 85
Tool kit.............................................. 85
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 86
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 88
Specifications .................................. 89
Specifications ............................... 89
Trouble recovery ............................. 90
Troubleshooting ............................ 90
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 90
Emergency procedures ................ 93
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 93
Raising the reverse gate .................. 94
Jumping the battery ......................... 94
Towing the watercraft....................... 95
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
Index................................................. 97
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU32544Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
place.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.
EJU40122Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
problem.
EJU32657Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 93 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
EJU44250Stern drain plug checks
Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them, and then make sure that the 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 stern drain plugs could be damaged,
allowing water to enter the engine com-
partment. 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 compartment and cause
the watercraft to submerge.
[ECJ00363]
1Stern drain plug
2O-ring
2
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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 and weight:
Length:
3350 mm (131.9 in)
Width:
1220 mm (48.0 in)
Height:
1190 mm (46.9 in)
Dry weight:
321 kg (708 lb) (VX)
301 kg (664 lb) (VX Deluxe)
303 kg (668 lb) (VX Cruiser / VX Limited)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
84.6 kW at 8000 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
33.5 L/h (8.8 US gal/h, 7.4 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
2.09 hour
Trolling speed:
1500 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
3
Engine displacement:
1049 cm³
Bore × stroke:
82.0 × 66.2 mm (3.23 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.26–0.32 mm (0.0102–0.0126 in)
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK):
CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 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+24 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API 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:
3.4 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.2 L (3.38 US qt, 2.82 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
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