2021 YAMAHA VX LIMITED service

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Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft op-
eration mode
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)Drive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control mode
36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 107
Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
107
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
43, 50
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
42, 51
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-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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 —
Audio system does
not activate
(equipped models) Fuse Burned out
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43472Raising the reverse gate (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re-
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa-
tercraft can move forward, immediately re-
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch.
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of the watercraft.
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow, and then disconnect the shift rod joint
from the ball joint. (4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
sition.
TIP:
While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
lever is squeezed.
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
move forward.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cablesEWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
1Shift rod joint
2 Ball joint
1 2
1
Reverse gate
2 Forward position
1
2
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 27 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34716Towing the watercraftEWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore. To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
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 57 for infor-
1Booster battery
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
3 Negative (–) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
3
12
41Bow eye
1
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mation on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment. (See page 66 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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