2022 YAMAHA VX-C stop start

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) ....................................... 25
Engine stop switch (VX-C)................ 26
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) ....................................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch (VX-C) ........................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 27 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 28
Steering system................................ 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30 Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) .................................... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39 Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX) ................................. 39
Information display ........................... 39
Multifunction information center (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED) .................................... 44
Operation buttons ............................ 45
Display.............................................. 45
Home screen ................................... 46
Information screen .......................... 47
Drive control mode screen .............. 47
Setting menu screen ....................... 47
Engine lock screen .......................... 49
Warning function .............................. 49
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 52
Audio control .................................... 52
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Accessory outlet ........................... 53
USB charger.................................. 53
Equipment operation ...................... 54 Equipment ..................................... 54
Seats ................................................ 54
Handgrip .......................................... 55
Reboarding grip ............................... 55
Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).......... 55
Bow eye ........................................... 56
Stern eyes ........................................ 56
Cleat ................................................. 56
Pull-up cleats (VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ....................................... 57
Storage compartments .................... 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 60
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 61 Fuel requirements ......................... 61
Fuel................................................... 61
Engine oil requirements ................ 63
Engine oil .......................................... 63
Draining the bilge water ................ 65
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 65
Draining the bilge water on water .... 65
Transporting on a trailer ................ 66
First-time operation ........................ 67 Engine break-in ............................. 67
Pre-operation checks ..................... 68
Pre-operation checklist .................... 68
Pre-operation check points........... 70
Pre-launch checks ........................... 70
Post-launch checks ......................... 75
Operation ......................................... 77 Operating your watercraft ............. 77
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 77
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 77 Riding position ................................. 78
Launching the watercraft ................. 78
Starting the engine on water ............ 78
Stopping the engine ......................... 79
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 80
Operating the watercraft .................. 80
Turning the watercraft ...................... 81
Stopping the watercraft.................... 82
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 83
Boarding the watercraft.................... 84
Starting off........................................ 87
Capsized watercraft ......................... 88
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 88
Operating in weeded areas .............. 89
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 90
Care and storage ............................ 91Post-operation care ...................... 91
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 91
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 92
Battery care ...................................... 92
Long-term storage ........................ 94
Cleaning ........................................... 94
Lubrication ....................................... 94
Rustproofing ..................................... 95
Maintenance .................................... 97 Maintenance ................................. 97
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 98
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 100
Specifications ................................ 101Specifications ............................. 101
Trouble recovery ........................... 103 Troubleshooting .......................... 103
Troubleshooting chart .................... 103
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Safety information
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could cau-
se choking, severe and permanent neck in-
juries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 68 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance,
or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
y o u r l ef t w r is t an d k ee p i t fr e e f r o m t h e h an -
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
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Description
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VX/VX DELUXE/
VX CRUISER/VX LIMITED
VX-C
1
Handlebar
2 Start switch (VX-C) (page 27)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 26)
4 Clip (page 26)
5 Engine stop switch (VX-C) (page 26)
6 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 30)
7 “T.D.E.” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 34)
8 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 37, 35)
9 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 26)
10 Rearview mirror
11 Multifunction information center (page 39)
12 Throttle lever (page 27) 13
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 26)
14 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 33, 35,
37)
15 Speaker (equipped models) (page 52)
16 Touchpad control (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 45)
17 Audio control (equipped models) (page 52)
18 12V DC outlet (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 53)
19 USB charger (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 53)
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EJU31027
Watercraft control functionsEJU45091Yamaha Security System (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45870Yamaha Security System setting
The Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly.
(2) Select the lock or unlock mode indicator
on the multifunction information center.
(3) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
TIP
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 48 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) To select the lock mode of the YamahaSecurity System, select “ON”. To select
the unlock mode, select “OFF”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
2
1
Enter PIN
* * * *123
456
789
0
Engine Lock
ON
OFF
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selected, and two times when the unlock
mode is selected.
EJU31154Engine stop switch “ ” (VX-C)
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU46112Engine start/stop switch “ / ” (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine
start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again. The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
1 Engine stop switch
1
1Engine start/stop switch
1
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EJU43342RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
1
RiDE lever
1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
1
2
1 Cooling water pilot outlet
1
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and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 106 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth. (3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it
stops.
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
1
2
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