Yamaha WaveRunner VX 2018 Manual del propietario

Read this manual carefully

before operating this watercraft.

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2018 WaveRunner

VX / VX Deluxe

VX Cruiser

VX Limited

F4G-F8199-72-E0

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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual

should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.

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Important manual information

EJU44202

Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)

with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU

Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan

Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.

Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands

Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: SNCH

VX1050A-T / VX Cruiser, VX1050B-T / VX Deluxe,

VX1050C-T / VX, VX1050F-T / VX Limited

0499ID Number:

Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg

US-YAMA0001I718

Conformity assessment module used:

for construction:

for exhaust emissions:

for noise emissions:

DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT

DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE

Craft Identification Number : starting from

Model name / Commercial name :

CDesign Category :

Other Community Directives applied

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

EN 55012:2007/A1:2009

Standards

EN 61000-6-2:2005

B+C

B+D

B+E

B+F

Model Name:

6EY

Combustion Cycle:

4 stroke

Fuel Type:

Petrol

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential requirements Standards Other normative

document / method Technical file Please specify in more detail

(* = mandatory standard)

Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2003

Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015

Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the

manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way

specified.

Name / Title: Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, Boat Business Unit

(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)

Signature:

Date and place of issue: September 1st, 2017, Shizuoka, Japan

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Important manual information

EJU30193

To the owner/operator

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.

This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-

formation you will need for proper operation,

maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-

tions about the operation or maintenance of

your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha

dealer.

This manual is not a course on boating safety

or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,

or if you are changing to a type of watercraft

you are not familiar with, for your own com-

fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain

proper training or practice before operating

the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a

Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be

pleased to recommend local sea schools, or

competent instructors.

In this manual, information of particular im-

portance is distinguished in the following

ways:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used

to alert you to potential personal injury haz-

ards. Obey all safety messages that follow

this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

EWJ00072

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

ECJ00092

A NOTICE indicates special precautions

that must be taken to avoid damage to the

watercraft or other property.

TIP:

A TIP provides key information to make pro-

cedures easier or clearer.

EJU40411

Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing

product improvement, this product may not

be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-

ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to

change without notice.

This manual should be considered a perma-

nent part of this watercraft and should remain

with it even if the watercraft is subsequently

sold.

EJU30233

WaveRunner VX / VX Deluxe /

VX Cruiser / VX Limited

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

1st Edition, July 2017

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamah a Motor C o., Lt d.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in U.S.A.

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Table of contents

General and important labels........... 1

Identification numbers .................... 1

Primary Identification (PRI-ID)

number............................................ 1

Craft Identification Number (CIN)....... 1

Engine serial number.......................... 1

Manufactured date label .................... 2

Model information ........................... 2

Builder’s plate .................................... 2

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

Remote control transmitter

(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /

VX Limited).................................... 25

Yamaha Security System

(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser /

VX Limited).................................... 26

Engine stop switch .......................... 27

Engine shut-off switch .................... 27

Start switch ..................................... 27

Throttle lever .................................... 28

RiDE lever ........................................ 28

Steering system................................ 28

Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29

Water separator................................ 29

Watercraft operation ...................... 31

Watercraft operation functions ..... 31

Shift system ..................................... 31

Watercraft operation modes ......... 33

Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /

VX Cruiser / VX Limited)................ 33

No-wake mode (VX Deluxe /

VX Cruiser / VX Limited)................ 34

Cruise assist (VX Deluxe /

VX Cruiser / VX Limited)................ 36

Instrument operation ...................... 38

Multifunction information center... 38

Information display........................... 38

Hour meter ....................................... 41

Voltmeter .......................................... 41

Equipment operation ...................... 43

Equipment..................................... 43

Seats ................................................ 43

Handgrip........................................... 44

Reboarding step............................... 44

Bow eye............................................ 45

Stern eyes ........................................ 45

Cleat ................................................. 45

Pull-up cleats (VX Limited) ............... 46

Storage compartments .................... 46

Fire extinguisher holder and cover... 48

Operation and handling

requirements ................................... 50

Fuel requirements ......................... 50

Fuel................................................... 50

Engine oil requirements ................ 53

Engine oil.......................................... 53

Draining the bilge water ................ 54

Draining the bilge water on land....... 54

Draining the bilge water on water .... 55

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Transporting on a trailer................ 56

First-time operation ........................ 57

Engine break-in ............................. 57

Pre-operation checks ..................... 58

Pre-operation checklist .................... 58

Pre-operation check points........... 60

Pre-launch checks ........................... 60

Post-launch checks ......................... 66

Operation ......................................... 68

Operating your watercraft ............. 68

Getting to know your watercraft ...... 68

Learning to operate your

watercraft...................................... 68

Riding position ................................. 69

Launching the watercraft ................. 69

Starting the engine on water ............ 69

Stopping the engine......................... 70

Leaving the watercraft...................... 70

Operating the watercraft .................. 70

Turning the watercraft ...................... 71

Stopping the watercraft ................... 72

Operating the watercraft in reverse

or neutral....................................... 73

Boarding the watercraft ................... 74

Starting off........................................ 76

Capsized watercraft ......................... 77

Beaching and docking the

watercraft...................................... 78

Operating in weeded areas .............. 78

After removing the watercraft from

the water ....................................... 79

Care and storage............................. 80

Post-operation care ...................... 80

Flushing the cooling water

passages....................................... 80

Cleaning the watercraft .................... 81

Battery care...................................... 81

Long-term storage ........................ 84

Cleaning ........................................... 84

Lubrication ....................................... 84

Rustproofing..................................... 84

Maintenance.................................... 86

Maintenance ................................. 86

Tool kit.............................................. 86

Periodic maintenance chart ............. 87

Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 89

Specifications.................................. 90

Specifications ............................... 90

Trouble recovery ............................. 91

Troubleshooting............................ 91

Troubleshooting chart ...................... 91

Emergency procedures ................ 94

Cleaning the jet intake and

impeller ......................................... 94

Raising the reverse gate .................. 95

Jumping the battery ......................... 95

Towing the watercraft....................... 96

Submerged watercraft ..................... 96

Index................................................. 98

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General and important labels

EJU36452

Identification numbers

Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)

number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),

and engine serial number in the spaces pro-

vided for assistance when ordering spare

parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and

keep these ID numbers in a separate place in

case your watercraft is stolen.

EJU42521

Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number

The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-

tached inside the engine compartment. (See

page 43 for seat removal and installation pro-

cedures and page 48 for information on the

removable watertight storage compartment.)

MODEL:

VX1050C-T (VX)

VX1050B-T (VX Deluxe)

VX1050A-T (VX Cruiser)

VX1050F-T (VX Limited)

EJU36551

Craft Identification Number (CIN)

The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to

the aft deck.

EJU30312

Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on a

plate attached to the engine unit. (See page

43 for seat removal and installation proce-

dures.)

1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-

tion

MODEL

F4G

PRI-I.D.

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

ASSEMBLED INU.S.A. FROM AMERICANAND JAPANESE

COMPONENTS.

ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET

JAPONAISES.

1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location

1Engine serial number location

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General and important labels

EJU44090

Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the port side of the

air filter case. (See page 43 for seat removal

and installation procedures.)

EJU30321

Model information

EJU30333

Builder’s plate

Watercraft with this label conform to certain

portions of the European Parliament directive

relating to machinery.

Part of the information is given on the build-

er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-

tion of this information is given in the relevant

sections of this manual.

Design category of this personal water-

craft: C

Category C:

This watercraft is designed to operate in

winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-

ated wave heights (significant wave heights

up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).

Such conditions may be encountered in ex-

posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in

coastal waters in moderate weather condi-

tions.

1Manufactured date label location

1Builder’s plate location

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

WATERCRAFT DESIGNCATEGORY : C

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan

Max. 3

Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)

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General and important labels

TIP:

The significant wave height is the mean

height of the highest one-third of the waves,

which approximately corresponds to the

wave height estimated by an experienced

observer. However, some waves will be dou-

ble this height.

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General and important labels

EJU30453

Important labels

Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a

Yamaha dealer.

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