Yamaha WaveRunner VXS Owners Manual
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Description 26 EJU40302 Watercraft glossary Trolling speed “Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft is down in the water, and there is no wake. Sub-planing speed “Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur- face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake. Planing speed “Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water. There is a wake. Bow The front end of the watercraft. Stern The rear end of the watercraft. Starboard The right side of the watercraft when facing forward. Port The left side of the watercraft when facing forward. Bilge water Water that has collected in the engine compartment. Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system. UF2M10E0.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Description 27 EJU31011 Location of main components Exterior 5 6789 4 3 2 1 1Hood 2Handlebars 3Seat (page 45) 4Footwell 5Bow eye (page 46) 6Fuel filler cap (page 51) 7Cooling water pilot outlet (page 35) 8Gunwale 9Sponson UF2M10E0.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Description 28 9 8 7 6 5 4123 10 11 1Boarding platform 2Cleat (page 47) 3Handgrip (page 46) 4Reboarding step (VXR) (page 46) 5Jet thrust nozzle 6Reverse gate (page 37) 7Ride plate 8Stern eye (page 47) 9Stern drain plug (page 54) 10Speed sensor 11Intake grate UF2M10E0.book Page 28 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Description 29 5 4 1 23 10 1112 7 68 9 1Start switch (page 33) 2Engine shut-off switch (page 33) 3Clip (page 33) 4Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 33) 5Engine stop switch (page 33) 6Glove compartment (page 48) 7Multifunction information center (page 40) 8Rearview mirror 9Remote control transmitter (page 31) 10Beverage holder (VXR) (page 49) 11Shift lever (page 37) 12Throttle lever (page 34) UF2M10E0.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Description 30 Engine compartment 7 5 6 8 10 9 2143 1Engine cover 2Air filter case 3Water separator (page 35) 4Fuel tank 5Electrical box 6Battery (page 60) 7Flushing hose connector 8Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil 9Engine oil filler cap (page 52) 10Dipstick (page 52) UF2M10E0.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Control function operation 31 EJU31024 Watercraft control functions EJU41910Remote control transmitter The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM Mode settings can be selected by operating the remote control transmitter. (See page 32 for Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures and page 38 for Low RPM Mode activa- tion procedures.) Since the watercraft is programmed to recog- nize the internal code from this transmitter only, the settings can only be selected with this transmitter. If you accidentally lose your remote control transmitter or if it is not operating properly, contact a Yamaha dealer. When operating the watercraft, always keep the transmitter with you so that it is not lost.VXR: This watercraft is equipped with a trans- mitter holder in the beverage holder. NOTICE ECJ00752 The remote control transmitter is not completely waterproof. Do not sub- merge the transmitter or operate it un- derwater. If the transmitter is submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth, and then check that it is operating prop- erly. If the transmitter is not operating properly, contact a Yamaha dealer. Keep the remote control transmitter away from high temperatures and do not place it in direct sunlight. Do not drop the remote control transmit- ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place any heavy items on it. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote control transmitter. Do not use deter- gent, alcohol, or other chemicals. Do not attempt to disassemble the re- mote control transmitter yourself. Other- wise, the transmitter may not operate properly. If the transmitter needs a new battery, contact a Yamaha dealer. Refer to local hazardous waste regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 1Remote control transmitter 1Transmitter holder 1 UF2M10E0.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Control function operation 32 two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired opera- tion. NOTICE ECJ00030 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authori- ty to operate the remote control transmit- ter. EJU31384Yamaha Security System 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 by operating the remote control transmitter that is included with this watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the lock mode of the security system is selected. The engine can only be started if the unlock mode is selected. (See page 31 for information on the remote control transmitter.) TIP: The Yamaha Security System settings can only be selected while the engine is stopped. EJU36106Yamaha Security System settings The Yamaha Security System settings will be confirmed by the number of beeps when the remote control transmitter is operated, and by the “SECURITY” indicator light of the multi- function information center. (See page 40 for information on the multifunction information center.) TIP: The beeper sounds two times for the nor- mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode. (See page 38 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures.) If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state, the center will perform the initial operation, and then the setting is selected. To select the lock mode: Push the lock button on the remote control transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds once and the “SECURITY” indicator light blinks once, then goes off. This indicates the lock mode is selected. To select the unlock mode: Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re- mote control transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds two or three times and the “SECURI- Number of beepsYa m a h a S e c u r i t y System mode“SECURI- TY” indi- cator light Lock Goes off Unlock (normal operation mode)Comes on Unlock (Low RPM Mode)Comes on 1Lock button 2“SECURITY” indicator light 21 UF2M10E0.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Control function operation 33 TY” indicator light blinks two or three times, then comes on. This indicates the unlock mode is selected. EJU31152Engine stop switch“” The engine stop switch (red button) stops the engine when the switch is pushed. EJU31163Engine 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. When the engine is not running, remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch to prevent accidental starting or unauthorized operation by children or others. EJU36286Start switch“” NOTICE ECJ01310 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 start switch (green button) starts the en- gine when the switch is pushed. Release the start switch as soon as the en- gine starts to run. If the engine does not start 1“L-Mode” (unlock) button 2“SECURITY” indicator light 1Engine stop switch 2L-Mode1 1 1Engine shut-off switch 2Clip 3Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) STOP 312 UF2M10E0.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Control function operation 34 in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never push the start switch while the engine is running. Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery will be discharged and the engine will not start. Also, the starter motor could be damaged. [ECJ01040] The engine will not start under any of the fol- lowing conditions: Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System has been selected. (See page 32 for Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.) Clip is removed from the engine shut-off switch. Throttle lever is squeezed. EJU31211Throttle lever The throttle lever increases the engine speed when the lever is squeezed. The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed (idle) position when released. EJU31261Steering system By turning the handlebars in the direction you wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direction of the watercraft is changed accordingly.1Start switch START 1 1Throttle lever 1Handlebar 2Jet thrust nozzle 1 2 1 UF2M10E0.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM
Control function operation 35 Since the strength of the jet thrust determines the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must always be applied when attempting a turn, ex- cept 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. EJU35974Cooling water pilot outlet When the engine is running, some of the cool- ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis- charged from the cooling water pilot outlet. There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for prop- er operation of the cooling system, make sure that water is being discharged from the cool- ing water pilot outlet. If water is not being dis- charged from the outlet, stop the engine andcheck the jet intake for clogging. (See page 93 for information on the jet intake.) TIP: It will take about 60 seconds for the water to reach the outlet after the engine is started. 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. EJU40322Water 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. 1Cooling water pilot outlet 1 1Water separator 1Drain screw 1 1 UF2M10E0.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PM