Yamaha WaveRunner VXS Owners Manual

							Equipment operation
46
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
EJU31363Handgrip 
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter is
facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use the
handgrip to lift the watercraft. The hand-
grip is not designed to support the water-
craft’s weight. If the handgrip breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
 [EWJ00021]
EJU34864
Reboarding step (VXR) 
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step re-
turns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. Thereboarding step is not designed to sup-
port the watercraft’s weight. If the reboard-
ing step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
 [EWJ01211]
NOTICE
ECJ00742
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34872Bow eye 
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
1Handgrip
1
1Reboarding step
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 46  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Equipment operation
47
towing it in an emergency. (See page 96 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes 
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU40420Cleat 
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a water-skier.
WARNING! Do not use the cleat to lift the
watercraft. The cleat is not designed to
support the watercraft’s weight. If the cleatbreaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
 [EWJ01510]
EJU31683
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 water-
craft.
EJU31715Bow storage compartment 
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
1Cleat
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 47  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Equipment operation
48
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.To close the bow storage compartment:Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage compart-
ment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the wa-
ter into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU41550Glove compartment 
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
The glove compartment is removable.
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
1Drain plug
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 48  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Equipment operation
49
To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
EJU41420Beverage holder (VXR) 
The beverage holder is located in the glove
compartment. (See page 48 for information
on the glove compartment.)
The beverage holder is removable.
Do not place any items in the beverage holder
while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall out
of the beverage holder.
EJU40991Fire extinguisher holder and cover 
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
1Beverage holder
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 49  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Equipment operation
50
To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex-
tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder,
and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex-
tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that thehood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
1Hood latch
1Band
2Fire extinguisher holder and cover
1
12
UF2M10E0.book  Page 50  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Operation and handling requirements
51
EJU31822
Fuel requirements EJU37165Fuel 
WARNING
EWJ00282

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.

Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ00321

Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.

Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and thefuel meets the minimum octane ratings. E-85
is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
therefore must not be used in this watercraft.
All ethanol blends containing more than 10%
ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
gine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not
stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seat, and then check the fuel
level. (See page 45 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(5) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a 
minimum octane rating of
86
 (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
1Fuel filler cap
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 51  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Operation and handling requirements
52
(6) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it heats
up, heat from the engine or the sun can
cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. Do
not leave the watercraft with a full tank in
direct sunlight.
(7) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with
a dry cloth.
(8) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
ening it until it clicks.
(9) Securely install the seat in its original po-
sition.
EJU40290
Engine oil requirements EJU41860Engine oil 
NOTICE
ECJ00281
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
Checking the engine oil level
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
ECJ01001
Make sure that debris and water do not en-
ter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely level
position on land with the engine stopped.
If the engine was running, allow the en-
gine oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or
more before checking the oil level.
(2) Remove the seat. (See page 45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.) Fuel tank capacity:
60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp.gal)1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the 
fuel tank
1
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
UF2M10E0.book  Page 52  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Operation and handling requirements
53
(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above
the maximum level mark, consult a
Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-
move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp. qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the
engine oil to settle, and then check the
engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by
tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seat in its original po-
sition.
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
21
1Engine oil filler cap
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 53  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Operation and handling requirements
54
EJU40021
Draining the bilge water 
NOTICE
ECJ01301
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine compart-
ment. The bilge water can splash into the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
EJU40033Draining the bilge water on land 
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them.
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as
by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the
stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-maining moisture in the engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(4) Securely install the stern drain plugs by
tightening them until they stop. NOTICE:
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
clean the drain plug threads to remove
any foreign materials, such as dirt or
sand. Otherwise, the stern drain plugs
could be damaged, allowing water to
enter the engine compartment. Make
sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching
the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
flood the engine compartment and
cause the watercraft to submerge.
[ECJ00361]
EJU40534
Draining the bilge water on water 
A small quantity of bilge water will remain in
the engine compartment even after the bilge
water is drained on water. To completely drain
the bilge water, remove the watercraft from
the water and drain the bilge water on land.
Jet vacuum bilge draining system
While the watercraft is operating, bilge water
in the engine compartment is drawn in by the
vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and
discharged from the watercraft through the jet
thrust nozzle.
To drain the bilge water on water:
Operate the watercraft as straight as possible
and above planing speed for at least 2 min-
utes. NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full
throttle for at least 1 minute after the en-
gine has been restarted. Bilge water in the
engine compartment can splash into the
1Stern drain plug
1
UF2M10E0.book  Page 54  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM 
						

							Operation and handling requirements
55
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
 [ECJ00553]EJU33464Transporting on a trailer 
When transporting the watercraft on a trailer,
secure the tie downs to the trailer through the
bow eye and stern eyes. NOTICE: Do not at-
tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the
watercraft other than the bow eye and
stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the
trailer. Otherwise, the watercraft may be
damaged. Wrap the ropes or tie downs
with towels or rags where they touch the
body of the watercraft to avoid scratches
or damage. Do not transport the watercraft
with the shift lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the reverse gate may hit an ob-
stacle, which could cause damage.
 [ECJ00644]
UF2M10E0.book  Page 55  Wednesday, July 14, 2010  5:02 PM