2021 YAMAHA VX ECU

Equipment operation
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To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.To close the bow storage compartment:Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
EJU46211Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
TIP:
Make sure the seal of lid is intact, clear and
properly positioned before using.
Make sure the seals around the USB char-
ger and 12V DC outlet are intact and prop-
erly positioned before using.
Completely dry inside of the glove com-
partment and its contents before and after
using.
Make sure nothing is pinches between the
glove compartment and the lid when clos-
ing the glove compartment.
When not in use, the rubber caps for the
USB charger and 12V DC outlet should be
installed to cover the connectors.
1
Hood latch
1 Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
92.0 L (24.3 US gal, 20.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To open the glove compartment:
Pull the glove compartment latch up, and
then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in it original position.
EJU46011Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment is located un-
der the rear seat.
The storage compartment is removable.
To open the seat storage compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 54 forseat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Glove compartment latch
1 Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:16.5 L (4.4 US gal, 3.6 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
1Drain plug
1
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(2) Push the latch forward, and then lift upthe lid and remove it. To close the seat storage compartment:
(1) Insert the projections on the lid into the
slots on the seat storage compartment.
(2) Push the rear of the lid down.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU46030Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
1Lid
2 Latch
1 Seat storage compartment
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:5.4 L (1.4 US gal, 1.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
2
1
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To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then liftup 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) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
1
Hood latch
1 Fire extinguisher holder and cover
2 Band
1
2
1
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To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do notstand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the fuel level. (See page 54 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(5) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(6) 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.
(7) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth.
(8) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight- ening it until it clicks.
(9) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Top of the fuel tank
2 Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1 Top of the fuel tank
2 Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
2
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(6) Loosen the oil tank filler cap and removeit, 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 the
engine 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 Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1
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EJU40022
Draining the bilge waterECJ01302
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 removethem.
(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 stern drain 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 min-
utes. 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
1 Stern drain plug
1
1O-ring
1
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engine compartment can splash into the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
[ECJ00554]EJU42432
Transporting on a trailer
When transporting the watercraft on a trailer,
secure the tie downs to the trailer through the
bow eye and stern eyes.
NOTICE: Do not at-
tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the
watercraft other than the bow eye and
stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the
trailer. Otherwise, the watercraft may be
damaged. Wrap the ropes or tie downs
with towels or rags where they touch the
body of the watercraft to avoid scratches
or damage.
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