2017 YAMAHA VX ECU

Equipment operation
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could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
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Pull-up cleats (VX Limited)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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EJU35147
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU43770Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Return the hood to its original position, and
then push the hood latch down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage com-
partment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the
water into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU43781Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Pull the glove compartment latch up, and
then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
3.4 L (0.9 US gal, 0.7 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
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To close the glove compartment:
Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
EJU37235Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
The removable watertight storage compart-
ment is located under the rear seat.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
To open the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 43 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU43790Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
1Cap
1Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
Removable watertight storage compart-
ment:
Capacity:
5.8 L (1.5 US gal, 1.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1
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To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex-
tinguisher from the fire extinguisher cov-
er.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the fire ex-
tinguisher cover, and then securely fas-
ten the fire extinguisher with the band.
(4) Return the hood to its original position,
and then push the hood latch down to
securely lock it in place. Make sure thatthe hood is securely closed before using
the watercraft.
1Hood latch
1Band
2Fire extinguisher holder and cover
1
1
2
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(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it
heats up, heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank.Do not leave the watercraft with a full
tank in direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with
a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
ening it until it clicks.
(10) Return the hood to its original position,
and then push the hood latch down to
securely lock it in place. Make sure that
the fuel filler cap and the hood are se-
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Top of the fuel tank
2Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1Top of the fuel tank
2Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
2
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curely closed before using the water-
craft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU43950Engine oil
NOTICE
ECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
Checking the engine oil level
WARNING
EWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ00392
Do not run the engine with too much or
not enough oil in the oil tank, otherwise
the engine could be damaged.
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil tank filler hole. Debris and
water in the engine oil can cause serious
engine damage.
TIP:
When checking the engine oil level on land,
the engine must be running while water is
being supplied to the cooling water pas-
sages. (See “Flushing the cooling water
passages” on page 79 for information on
supplying water.)
When checking the engine oil level on wa-
ter, moor the watercraft so that it will not
drift away.
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API SG, SH, SJ, SL
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To check the engine oil level:
(1) With the engine stopped, place the wa-
tercraft in a precisely level position on
land or launch the watercraft.
(2) Look in all directions, and then start the
engine. (See page 68 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) Run the engine at idling speed for 6 mi-
nutes or more. Run the engine an addi-
tional 5 minutes if the ambient
temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) or less.
(4) Stop the engine.
(5) Remove the seats. (See page 43 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(6) Loosen the oil tank filler cap and remove
it, and then wipe the attached dipstick
clean.
(7) Screw the oil tank filler cap into the filler
hole until it stops. Remove the oil tank
filler cap again and make sure that theengine oil level is between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
(8) If the engine oil level is significantly
above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, slowly
add engine oil.
(9) Repeat steps 6–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the oil tank filler cap and
turn it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1
1Dipstick
2Maximum level mark
3Minimum level mark
FL
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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.
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(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
11O-ring
1
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