2022 YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO roof

Table of contents
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 54Fuel requirements ......................... 54
Fuel................................................... 54
Engine oil requirements ................ 56
Engine oil .......................................... 56
Draining the bilge water ................ 58
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 58
Draining the bilge water on water .... 58
Transporting on a trailer ................ 59
First-time operation ........................ 60 Engine break-in ............................. 60
Pre-operation checks ..................... 61
Pre-operation checklist .................... 61
Pre-operation check points........... 63
Pre-launch checks ........................... 63
Post-launch checks ......................... 68
Operation ......................................... 70 Operating your watercraft ............. 70
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 70
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 70
Riding position ................................. 71
Launching the watercraft ................. 71
Starting the engine on water ............ 71
Stopping the engine ......................... 72
Leaving the watercraft...................... 72
Operating the watercraft .................. 72
Turning the watercraft ...................... 73
Stopping the watercraft ................... 74
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 75
Boarding the watercraft ................... 76
Starting off........................................ 78
Capsized watercraft ......................... 79
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 80
Operating in weeded areas .............. 80
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 81
Care and storage ............................ 82Post-operation care ...................... 82
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 82
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 83
Battery care ...................................... 83
Long-term storage ........................ 85
Cleaning ........................................... 85
Lubrication ....................................... 85
Rustproofing ..................................... 86
Maintenance .................................... 87 Maintenance ................................. 87
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 87
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 89
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 91
Specifications .................................. 92 Specifications ............................... 92
Trouble recovery ............................. 94 Troubleshooting ............................ 94
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 94
Emergency procedures ................ 97
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 97
Raising the reverse gate .................. 98
Jumping the battery ......................... 98
Towing the watercraft....................... 99
Submerged watercraft ..................... 99
Index............................................... 101
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Safety information
13
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn or slowing down. (See
“Safe boating rules” on page 17.)
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Equipment operation
50
EJU34894Pull-up cleats
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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Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
The storage compartments are not designed
to be waterproof. If you carry objects that must be kept dry, put them in a waterproof
bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU45250Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.1
Cleat
1 Pull-up cleat
2 Pull-up cleat (VX LIMITED HO)
1
2
1
1Hood 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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Care and storage
86
Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
TIP
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU40812Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.
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Index
102
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 85
Lubrication ............................................... 85
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance ............................................ 87
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 37
Multifunction information center check ... 68
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 32
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 80
Operating the watercraft .......................... 72
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 75
Operating your watercraft ........................ 70
Operation buttons .................................... 37
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 89
Post-launch checks ................................. 68
Post-operation care ................................. 82
Pre-launch checks ................................... 63
Pre-operation check points ..................... 63
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 61
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats ........................................... 50
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 98
Reboarding grip ....................................... 48
Reboarding step ...................................... 48
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Reverse assist .......................................... 31
RiDE lever................................................. 26
RiDE lever checks .................................... 65
Riding position ......................................... 71
Rustproofing ............................................ 86
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 67
Seat storage compartment ...................... 52
Seats ........................................................ 47 Setting menu screen ................................ 40
Shift system ............................................. 28
Shift system check ................................... 68
Starting off ............................................... 78
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 79
Starting the engine on water .................... 71
Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 64
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 67
Stern eyes ................................................ 49
Stopping the engine ................................. 72
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 74
Storage compartment checks.................. 66
Storage compartments ............................ 50
Submerged watercraft ............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 66
T
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer) .......... 31
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 65
Towing the watercraft .............................. 99
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 59
Troubleshooting ....................................... 94
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 94
Turning the watercraft .............................. 73
U
USB charger............................................. 46
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Warning function ...................................... 42
Water separator ....................................... 27
Water separator check ............................. 63
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 28
Watercraft operation modes .................... 31
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 24
Yamaha Security System check .............. 65
Yamaha Security System setting ............. 24
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