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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.
EJU44121Troubleshooting 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 System
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Battery Run down Recharge 82
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
82
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 82
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
(VX /
VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)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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Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
mode
(VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)Low RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode
33
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 95
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer95
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine40
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
40
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
100
Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ....................... 33
Lubrication ............................................... 85
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 87
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 38
Multifunction information center check ... 66
N
No-wake mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ....................... 34
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 40
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .......................... 70
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited)............................................ 74
Operating your watercraft ........................ 68
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 88
Post-launch checks ................................. 66
Post-operation care ................................. 81
Pre-launch checks ................................... 60
Pre-operation check points ..................... 60
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 58
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (VX Limited) ....................... 46
R
Raising the reverse gate (VX /
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) .... 96
Reboarding step (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ....................... 44
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter check
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ... 63
Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ....................... 25
Removable watertight storage
compartment ........................................ 48
RiDE lever checks (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) ....................... 63RiDE lever (VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /
VX Limited) ............................................ 28
Riding position ......................................... 69
Rustproofing ............................................ 85
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 65
Seats ........................................................ 43
Shift indicator (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited)........................ 39
Shift system check (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited)........................ 66
Shift system (VX / VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited)........................ 31
Speedometer ........................................... 38
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 77
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 77
Starting the engine on water .................... 69
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 62
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 65
Stern eyes ................................................ 45
Stopping the engine ................................. 70
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 73
Storage compartment checks.................. 64
Storage compartments ............................ 46
Submerged watercraft ............................. 97
Switch checks .......................................... 64
T
Tachometer .............................................. 39
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 63
Towing the watercraft .............................. 97
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 56
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 71
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 41
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 61
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
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