2011 WaveRunner VXS - Yamaha

1 2011 WaveRunnerVXSVXROWNER S/OPERATOR S Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. DIC183 Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMImportant manual informationEJU30182To the owner/operatorThank you for choosing a Yamaha owner s/operator s manual contains in-formation you will need for proper operation,maintenance, and care. A thorough under-standing of these simple instructions will helpyou to obtain maximum enjoyment from yournew Yamaha . If you have any questionsabout the operation or maintenance of yourwatercraft, please consult a Yamaha this manual , information of particular impor-tance is distinguished in the following ways:This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury haz-ards.

2 Obey all safety messages that followthis symbol to avoid possible injury or WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious NOTICE indicates special precautionsthat must be taken to avoid damage to thewatercraft or other :A TIP provides key information to make pro-cedures easier or Yamaha has a policy of continuingproduct improvement, this product may not beexactly as described in this owner s/opera-tor s manual . Specifications are subject tochange without manual should be considered a perma-nent part of this watercraft and should remainwith it even if the watercraft is VXS / VXROWNER S/OPERATOR S manual 2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Edition, July 2010 All rights reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, is expressly in Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMTable of contentsGeneral and important 1 Identification numbers.

3 1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number .. 1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) .. 1 Engine serial number .. 1 Emission control information .. 2 Approval label of emission control certificate .. 2 Manufactured date label .. 2 Star labels .. 3 Important labels .. 5 Warning labels .. 6 Other labels .. 8 Safety 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .. 10 Cruising limitations .. 11 Operation requirements .. 13 Recommended equipment .. 15 Hazard information .. 16 Watercraft characteristics .. 16 Water-skiing .. 18 Rules of the Road .. 19To get more boating safety information .. 23 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly .. 26 Watercraft glossary .. 26 Location of main components .. 27 Control function operation .. 31 Watercraft control functions .. 31 Remote control transmitter .. 31 Yamaha Security System .. 32 Engine stop switch.

4 33 Engine shut-off switch .. 33 Start switch .. 33 Throttle lever .. 34 Steering system .. 34 Cooling water pilot outlet .. 35 Water separator .. 35 Watercraft 37 Watercraft operation functions .. 37 Reverse system .. 37 Watercraft operation modes .. 38 Low RPM Mode .. 38 Instrument operation .. 40 Multifunction information center .. 40 Information display .. 40 Equipment operation .. 45 Equipment .. 45 Seat .. 45 Handgrip .. 46 Reboarding step (VXR) .. 46 Bow eye .. 46 Stern eyes .. 47 Cleat .. 47 Storage compartments .. 47 Fire extinguisher holder and cover .. 49 Operation and handling requirements .. 51 Fuel requirements .. 51 Fuel .. 51 Engine oil requirements .. 52 Engine oil .. 52 Draining the bilge water .. 54 Draining the bilge water on land .. 54 Draining the bilge water on water .. 54 Transporting on a trailer .. 55 First-time operation.

5 56 Engine break-in .. 56 Pre-operation checks .. 57 Pre-operation checklist .. Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMTable of contentsPre-operation check points .. 59 Pre-launch checks .. 59 Post-launch checks .. 65 Operation .. 66 Operating your watercraft .. 66 Getting to know your watercraft .. 66 Learning to operate your watercraft .. 66 Riding position .. 67 Launching the watercraft .. 67 Starting the engine on water .. 67 Stopping the engine .. 68 Leaving the watercraft .. 68 Operating the watercraft .. 68 Turning the watercraft .. 69 Stopping the watercraft .. 70 Operating the watercraft in reverse .. 71 Boarding the watercraft .. 71 Starting off .. 74 Capsized watercraft .. 75 Beaching and docking the watercraft .. 76 Operating in weeded areas .. 76 After removing the watercraft from the water .. 77 Care and storage .. 78 Post-operation care.

6 78 Flushing the cooling water passages .. 78 Cleaning the watercraft .. 79 Battery care .. 79 Long-term storage .. 82 Cleaning .. 82 Lubrication .. 82 Rustproofing .. 84 Maintenance .. 84 Tool kit .. 84 Removing and installing the engine cover .. 84 Periodic maintenance chart .. 87 Engine oil and oil filter .. 89 Trouble 90 Troubleshooting .. 90 Troubleshooting chart .. 90 Emergency procedures .. 93 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller .. 93 Jumping the battery .. 94 Replacing the fuses .. 94 Towing the watercraft .. 96 Submerged watercraft .. 96 Consumer information .. 97 Limited warranty .. 97 Yamaha EXTENDED SERVICE ( ) .. Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels1 EJU30262 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), andengine serial number in the spaces providedfor assistance when ordering genuine partsfrom a Yamaha dealer.

7 Also record and keepthese ID numbers in a separate place in caseyour watercraft is Identification (PRI-ID) number The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-tached inside the engine compartment. (Seepage 45 for seat removal and installation pro-cedures.)MODEL:VX1800-K (VXS)VX1800A-K (VXR)EJU30300 Hull Identification Number (HIN) The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to theaft serial number The engine serial number is stamped on aplate attached to the engine unit. (See page45 for seat removal and installation proce-dures.)1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number MOTOR CO., IN FROM AMERICAN AND AUX TATS-UNIS DE PI CES AM RICAINES Identification Number (HIN) location1 Engine serial number Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels2 EJU30352 Emission control information This engine conforms to EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and/or California AirResources Board (CARB) regulations for ma-rine SI engines applicable at the time of engine is certified to operate on regularunleaded label of emission control certificate This label is attached to the top of the cylinderhead and to the inside of the engine compart-ment.

8 (See page 45 for seat removal and in-stallation procedures and page 84 for enginecover removal and installation procedures.)EJU40490 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinderhead. (See page 45 for seat removal and in-1 Emission control information label location1 Emission control information label location11 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONENGINE FAMILY:THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO CALIFORNIA AND EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONSFOR SI MARINE ENGINES. REFER TO THE OWNER S manual FOR MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. THIS VESSEL MEETS EPA EVAP (HC+NOx/CO) : g/kW-hrTROLLING SPEED : rpmFUEL : UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINECERTIFIED COMPONENTS : Yamaha MOTOR CO., POWER : kWSPARK PLUG :VALVE LASH (mm) IN : EX :DISPLACEMENT : LitersSPARK PLUG GAP (mm) Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels3stallation procedures and page 84 for enginecover removal and installation procedures.)

9 EJU30440 Star labels This watercraft is labeled with a California AirResources Board (CARB) star label. See be-low for a description of your particular Star - Low EmissionThe one-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s PersonalWatercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001exhaust emission standards. Engines meet-ing these standards have 75% lower emis-sions than conventional carbureted two-stroke engines. These engines are equivalentto the EPA s 2006 standards for Stars - Very Low EmissionThe two-star label identifies engines that meetthe Air Resources Board s Personal Water-craft and Outboard marine engine 2004 ex-haust emission standards. Engines meetingthese standards have 20% lower emissionsthan One Star-Low Emission Stars - Ultra Low EmissionThe three-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s PersonalWatercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008exhaust emission standards or the Sterndriveand Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex-haust emission standards.

10 Engines meeting1 Manufactured date label location1 Star label Page 3 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels4these standards have 65% lower emissionsthan One Star-Low Emission Stars - Super Ultra Low EmissionThe four-star label identifies engines thatmeet the Air Resources Board s Sterndriveand Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaustemission standards. Personal Watercraft andOutboard marine engines may also complywith these standards. Engines meeting thesestandards have 90% lower emissions thanOne Star-Low Emission Page 4 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels5 EJU30452 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a Page 5 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels6 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important Page 7 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels8 EJU35925 Other labels Page 8 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMGeneral and important labels9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized Page 9 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:02 PMSafety information10 EJU30671 The safe use and operation of this water-craft is dependent upon the use of properriding techniques, as well as upon thecommon sense, good judgment, and ex-pertise of the operator.