Yamaha WaveRunner VXS Owners Manual

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then secure the breather hose to the en-
gine cover by closing the plastic tie.
(4) Securely install the seat in its original po-
sition.
1Corrugated tube
1Plastic tie
1
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EJU37062Periodic maintenance chart 
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10 
hours50 hours100 
hours200...

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EJU36942Engine oil and oil filter 
WARNING
EWJ00340
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ00991
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your...

Specifications
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EJU34542
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
VXS 3220 mm (126.8 in)
VXR 3270 mm (128.7 in)
Width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
VXS 327 kg (721 lb)
VXR 330 kg (728 lb)
Performance:
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.6 L/h (12.8 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.24 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke,...

Trouble recovery
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EJU34561
Troubleshooting 
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34595Troubleshooting chart 
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
32
Engine shut-
off switchClip...

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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible51
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
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—
Spark plug 
capNot connected or 
looseHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or 
damagedHave serviced by 
Yamaha...

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Watercraft slow or 
loses powerWatercraft 
operation 
modeLow RPM mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM 
Mode 38
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 93
Impeller damaged or 
wornHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer93
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and 
cool engine43
Oil pressure 
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
43
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by...

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EJU34623
Emergency procedures EJU34634Cleaning the jet intake and impeller 
WARNING
EWJ00782
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine...

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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34641Jumping the battery 
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34663Connecting the jumper cables 
WARNING
EWJ01250
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:

Do not reverse the polarity...

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(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) Loosen the cap on the electrical box and
remove it.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage by using the
fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif-
ferent amperage than recommended.
Substitution with a fuse that has an
improper rating can cause extensiveelectrical system damage and possi-
ble fire.
 [EWJ00802]
(5) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(6)...