Yamaha VX110Deluxe Operator's Manual

Printed in USADec. 2004—3.7 × 1 CRF1K-F8199-10(E)YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAOWNER’S/OPERATOR’SMANUALU.S.A. EditionREAD THIS MANUALCAREFULLY BEFORE O

1-5EEJU09980 Important labels EJU13510 Label location UF1K10.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:06 PM

4-8ENOTE:@ A service manual is available for purchasethrough a Yamaha dealer for owners whohave the mechanical skills, tools, and otherequipment neces

4-9EEJU13550 Periodic maintenance chart The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, depend-ing on your operating c

4-10EEJU18160 Inspecting the fuel system WARNING@ Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-sive. Failure to check for and repair anyfuel leakage could r

4-11EEJU21630 Changing the engine oil WARNING@ Engine oil is extremely hot immediatelyafter the engine is turned off. Cominginto contact with or getti

4-12ECAUTION:@ If oil is leaking or the oil pressure warn-ing indicator comes on when the engineis running, immediately turn the engineoff and have a

4-13EEJU21280 Checking the air filter element Have a Yamaha dealer check and cleanor replace the air filter element every12 months or every 100 hours

4-14EEJU21290 Inspecting the shift cable (for VX110 Deluxe) Place the shift lever in the reverse posi-tion. Make sure that the reverse gate makesconta

4-15EEJU21300 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs The spark plug is an important enginecomponent and is easy to inspect. The con-dition of the spar

4-16EMeasure the spark plug gap a with awire thickness gauge. Replace the sparkplug or adjust the gap to specification if nec-essary.To install a spar

4-17EEJU21310 Lubrication points To keep moving parts sliding or rotatingsmoothly, coat them with water-resistantgrease.Recommended water-resistant gr

1-6EEJU13521 Warning labels 12UF1K10.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:06 PM

4-18EFor VX110 Deluxe: ●Shift cable (reverse gate end) UF1K10.book Page 18 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:06 PM

4-19EEJU19710 Inspecting the battery Check the level of the battery electrolyteand make sure that the negative and posi-tive leads are securely tighte

4-20ETo replenish the battery: 1. Make sure that the electrolyte level isbetween the upper 1 and lower 2 levelmarks. 2. Refill the battery with distil

4-21EEJU18231 Adjusting the fuel injection system The fuel injection system was set at theYamaha factory. Have a Yamaha dealer ser-vice the watercraft

4-22EEJU21321 Replacing the fuses The fuses are in the electrical box 1.To replace a fuse: 1. Remove the cap 2. 2. Replace the fuse 4 with the sparefu

4-23EEJU13590 Specifications MODELITEMUnit VX110 Sport/VX110 DeluxeWATERCRAFT CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of people 3Maximum load capacity

4-24EDRIVE UNITPropulsion system Jet pumpJet pump type Axial flow, single stageImpeller rotation Counterclockwise (viewed from rear)Jet thrust nozzle

E5EJU11150 TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Troubleshooting ...5-1Troubleshooting chart ...

5-1EEJU11160 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possiblecause. If you cannot find the ca

5-2EEngine runs irregu-larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-ble3-3Stale or contaminated Have serviced by Yamaha dealer4-10Fuel tank Water

1-7E56743(For VX110 Deluxe only)UF1K10.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:06 PM

5-3EEJU11180 Emergency procedures EJU21601 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caught in the intakeor impeller, cavitation ca

5-4E2. Remove any weeds or debris fromaround the drive shaft, impeller, pumphousing, and jet thrust nozzle. If debris is difficult to remove, consulty

5-5EEJU18440 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery has run down, theengine can be started using a 12-volt bat-tery and jumper cables.WARNING@

5-6EEJU18450 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable 1to the positive (+) terminals of both bat-teries. 2. Connect one e

5-7EEJU19130 Towing the watercraft If the watercraft becomes inoperative inthe water, it can be towed to shore. If the watercraft must be towed in ane

5-8EEJU19020 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or floodedwith water, follow the procedure below andconsult a Yamaha dealer as soon a

E6EJU11240 APPENDIX Limited warranty ...6-1YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ...

6-1EEJU11720 Limited warranty LWT-NONCEYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.WATERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage a

6-2ETHIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TOSTATE.YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.Po

6-3EEJU19862 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Keep your Yamaha protected even after your warranty expires with genuine Yamaha ExtendedService (Y.E.S.)

1-8EEJU13540 Other labels 908ABCUF1K10.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 10, 2004 2:06 PM

6-4EEJU11250 Index AAdjusting the fuel injection system ... 4-21Approval label of emission control certificate...

6-5ELearning to operate your watercraft ... 3-21Leaving the watercraft...3-20Limitations on who may operate the watercraft

6-6ETransporting... 3-37Troubleshooting ...5-1Troubleshooting chart ...

Printed in USADec. 2004—3.7 × 1 CRF1K-F8199-10(E)YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAOWNER’S/OPERATOR’SMANUALU.S.A. EditionREAD THIS MANUALCAREFULLY BEFORE O

1-9EEJU11770 Safety information The safe use and operation of thiswatercraft is dependent upon the use ofproper riding techniques, as well as uponthe

1-10EEJU10010 Cruising limitations ●Scan constantly for people, objects, andother watercraft. Be alert for conditionsthat limit your visibility or bl

1-11E●This watercraft is not equipped with light-ing required for night operation. Do notoperate the watercraft after sunset orbefore dawn, otherwise

1-12E●Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standardsare required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.You must decide whether to wear a hel-met while you ride for recre

1-13E●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft! Modifications to your watercraft mayreduce safety and reliability, and renderthe watercraft unsafe or

1-14EEJU17810 Hazard information ●Never start the engine or let it run for anylength of time in an enclosed area.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxid

1-15E●For VX110 Deluxe: Do not use the reverse function to slowdown or stop the watercraft as it couldcause you to lose control, be ejected, orimpact

1-16EEJU17820 Water-skiing You can use the watercraft for water-ski-ing if it has the seating capacity to carry theoperator, a rearward-facing spott

1-17E●Your control while pulling a skier isaffected by the skier’s ability, as well aswater and weather conditions. ●When preparing to pull a skier, o

1-18EEJU11800 Rules of the Road Yamaha watercraft is legally consid-ered a powerboat. Operation of thewatercraft must be in accordance withthe rules

1-19ERules when encountering vessels There are three main situations that youmay encounter with other vessels whichcould lead to a collision unless t

1-20EOvertaking If you are passing another vessel, you arethe give-way vessel. This means that theother vessel is expected to maintain itscourse and

1-21EThis system uses buoys and signs withdistinctive shapes and colors to show regu-latory or advisory information. These mark-ers are white with bla

1-22EEJU11810 To get more boating safety information Be informed about boating safety. Addi-tional publications and information can beobtained from m

1-23EEJU10060 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly You share the areas you enjoy whenriding your watercraft with others and withnature. So your enjoymen

E2EJU10070 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Location of main components ...2-1Operation of controls and other functions ...

EEJU09890 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-craft. This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual containsinformation you will need for prop

2-1EEJU10080 Location of main components 1HandlebarsUse to control direction.2Seat3FootwellUse to place feet for balance.To keep proper balance while

2-2E1Stern eyeUse to attach rope for transporting or mooring.2Intake gratePrevents debris from getting into the jet pump.3Reverse gate (VX110 Deluxe)C

2-3E1Start switchPush to start the engine.2Engine shut-off switchRemove the clip to stop the engine and dis-able it from starting.3ClipInsert into the

2-4E1Air filter case2Water separator3Fuel tank4Battery5Flush hose connectorUse to flush the engine cooling water pas-sages.6Electrical boxProtects ele

2-5EEJU10090 Operation of controls and other functions EJU10100 Seat There is a seat latch 1 at the rear of theseat to remove the seat. To remove th

2-6EEJU12130 Hood To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,and then lift the hood up. To close the hood, push the hood down tolock it in place. NOTE:@ M

2-7EEJU20702 Remote control transmitter (for VX110 Deluxe) The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM mode settings are selected using theremote control t

2-8ENOTE:@ While the engine is running, input from theremote control transmitter is not received. @This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules.

2-9EEJU10160 Engine shut-off switch Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engineshut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-offswitch 3 (black button). The

2-10EEJU10180 Throttle lever Squeeze the throttle lever 1 to increaseengine speed. Release the throttle lever to decreaseengine speed or to return it

EEJU09920 CONTENTS READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION1FEATURES AND FUNCTION

2-11EEJU19950Steering system Your watercraft can be steered by turningthe handlebars 1 in the direction you wishto travel. When the handlebars are tur

2-12EEJU18771 Shift lever (for VX110 Deluxe) The shift lever is located on the starboard(right) side of the watercraft and is used tocontrol the rever

2-13EEJU19670 Handgrip The handgrip 1 provides a handhold forboarding the watercraft and for a spotterwhen facing rearward.WARNING@ Do not use the han

2-14EEJU19940Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) This model is equipped with an inte-grated, computerized management systemthat controls and adjust

2-15EEJU21571 Yamaha Security System lock andunlock modes (for VX110 Deluxe) The lock and unlock modes of this systemcan only be selected while the en

2-16EEJU21581 Selecting the normal mode/low-RPM mode (for VX110 Deluxe) The normal mode and low-RPM modecan only be selected when the engine isstopped

2-17EEJU20731 Multifunction meter This meter contains the following func-tions for help and convenience in operatingthe watercraft.1Tachometer 2Speedo

2-18EEJU17870 Tachometer The engine speed (r/min) is displayed bysegments. Each segment indicates a 250 r/minincrement. EJU20740 Speedometer The met

2-19EEJU21171 Hour meter/Voltmeter NOTE:@ To switch the display between the hourmeter and voltmeter, push the selectbutton 1 for at least 1 second aft

2-20EEJU20770 Fuel warning indicator If the fuel remaining in the tank drops toabout 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp gal), thelowest two fuel level segments

E1EJU09930 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION Identification numbers ...1-1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...

2-21EEJU21182 Engine overheat warning indicator This model is equipped with an engineoverheat warning system. If the engine starts to overheat, the wa

2-22EEJU20801 “SECURITY” indicator light (forVX110 Deluxe) The “SECURITY” indicator light 1 comeson when the unlock mode of the YamahaSecurity System

2-23EEJU10350 Storage compartments A front storage compartment and a glovecompartment are provided. NOTE:@ ●Make sure that the storage compartmentsar

2-24EEJU20821 Glove compartment A glove compartment 2 is located in frontof the seat. To open the glove compartment, slide thelatch 1 toward you, and

E3EJU10400 OPERATION Fuel and oil ...3-1Gasoline ...3-1Engin

3-1EEJU17980 Fuel and oil This watercraft is equipped with a4-stroke engine. Conventional 2-strokeengine oil cannot be used.The engine utilizes an ele

3-2E●Tighten the filler cap securely afterrefueling. ●If you should swallow some gasoline,inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or getgasoline in your eyes,

3-3EEJU17990Engine oil Use a combination of the recommendedSAE and API oil classifications shown in thechart below.CAUTION:@ Use only 4-stroke engine

3-4EEJU13460 Pre-operation checks EJU13470 Pre-operation check list Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list.

3-5EEJU10480 Pre-operation check points EJU21210 Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment beforeeach use. To ventilate the engine compartm

1-1EEJU18300 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)and engine serial number in the

3-6EEJU21220 Fuel level Check the fuel system for leakage,cracks, or malfunctions before each use.(See page 4-10 for check points and correctprocedure

3-7EEJU21230 Engine oil level Check the engine oil level before eachuse.CAUTION:@ ●When checking the engine oil level onwater, be careful of other wat

3-8E4. Remove the oil tank filler cap 1, wipethe dipstick clean, and then screw thefiller cap into the filler hole completely.Remove the filler cap ag

3-9EEJU19610 Water separator Check the water separator 1 for water.Normally the water separator is empty. Thewater separator retains any water enterin

3-10EEJU20581 Stern drain plug Check the stern drain plugs for properinstallation.CAUTION:@ ●Make sure that the stern drain plugsare tightened securel

3-11EEJU21610 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire extinguisheron board. The fire extinguisher holder andcover 1 are located in the fron

3-12EEJU18340 Throttle Squeeze and release the throttle leverseveral times to make sure that there is nohesitation in its travel. It should be smootho

3-13EEJU12451 Shift lever and reverse gate (forVX110 Deluxe) Check for proper operation of the shiftlever and reverse gate. Make sure that the reverse

3-14EEJU10580 Jet unit Carefully check the jet intake for weeds,debris, or anything else that might restrictthe intake of water. If the intake is clo

3-15EEJU18352 Switches CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine of the watercraftfor more than 15 seconds on land with-out supplying water, otherwise theengine

1-2EEJU12051 Hull Identification Number (HIN) The HIN is stamped on a plate 1attached to the aft deck. EJU09971 Engine serial number The engine serial

3-16EEJU18360 Operation WARNING@ Before operating your watercraft,become familiar with all controls. Con-sult your Yamaha dealer about any con-trol or

3-17E2. For the first 5 minutes, run the engine attrolling speed only. For the 30 minutes ofoperation after that, keep the enginespeed below 5,000 r/m

3-18EEJU20841 Starting the engine WARNING@ Never start the engine or let it run for anylength of time in an enclosed area.Exhaust fumes contain carbon

3-19E3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-offswitch 2 and attach the engine shut-offcord 3 to your left wrist.WARNING@ Check that the engine shut-o

3-20EEJU10660 Stopping the engine To stop the engine, release the throttlelever, and then push the engine stop switch(red button). WARNING@ You need

3-21EEJU10680 Operating your watercraft EJU11650 Getting to know your watercraft Operating your watercraft requires skillsacquired through practice

3-22EWear protective clothing. Severe internalinjuries can occur if water is forced into bodycavities as result of falling into the water orbeing near

3-23EEJU18370 Starting the watercraft WARNING@ ●Scan constantly for people, objects,and other watercraft. Be alert for con-ditions that limit your vis

3-24EEJU10730 Starting and boarding in shallowwater 1. Do not start the engine in less than60 cm (2 ft) of water. Put the watercraftin water that is

3-25EEJU10750 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING@ ●Operator and passenger should prac-tice getting on board in shallow waterbefore riding in

1-3EEJU13881Emission control information This engine conforms to 2005 U.S. Envi-ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/orCalifornia Air Resouces Board

3-26EEJU21130 Boarding with passengers WARNING@ Severe internal injuries can occur ifwater is forced into body cavities as aresult of being near the j

3-27ENOTE:@ The heavier the total weight of the operatorand passengers, the more difficult it will beto balance the watercraft. Do not operate thewate

3-28EEJU18102 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft capsizes, turn it overimmediately. Be sure to carefully follow the proceduresbelow to prevent inju

3-29E3. Start the engine and operate the water-craft to discharge any water remaining inthe engine compartment. (If the enginedoes not start, see page

3-30EEJU19960Turning the watercraft Steering control depends on the combi-nation of handlebar position and the amountof throttle. Water sucked in thro

3-31EWARNING@ ●Do not release the throttle lever whentrying to steer away from objects—youneed throttle to steer. A collision couldresult in severe in

3-32EEJU18501 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sep-arate braking system. It is stopped by waterresistance when the thrott

3-33EEJU10810 Beaching the watercraft 1. Make sure no obstructions, boats orswimmers are near the beach. Releasethe throttle lever about 100 m (330 f

3-34EEJU12541 Reverse on waterways (for VX110 Deluxe) Reverse can be used for slow-speedmaneuvering when it is necessary to backup out of tight spots

3-35EEJU13841 Post-operation checks Always perform the following post-opera-tion checks after operating the watercraft.1. Remove the watercraft from t

1-4EEJU18760Star labels This watercraft is labeled with a CaliforniaAir Resources Board (CARB) star label 1.See below for a description of your partic

3-36E7. If the watercraft will be stored for a weekor more, lubricate internal engine com-ponents to help prevent corrosion. (Seepage 4-3 for lubricat

3-37EEJU18111 Transporting When transporting the watercraft on atrailer, secure the tie downs to the trailerthrough the bow eye and stern eye.CAUTION:

E4EJU10860 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Storage ...4-1Flushing the cooling system ...4-1Lubr

4-1EEJU18121Storage WARNING@ Always place the watercraft upright in ahorizontal position when storing it, oth-erwise fuel could leak out into the engi

4-2E1. Put the watercraft on land in a horizontalposition. 2. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seatremoval and installation procedures.) 3. Remove t

4-3EEJU21620 Lubrication WARNING@ Do not spray flammable rust inhibitorproducts on engine surfaces while theengine is hot. The sprayed substance orpro

4-4EEJU19622Fuel system WARNING@ GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS AREHIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ●Do not smoke when refueling, andkeep away from sparks, fl

4-5EEJU19700 Battery If the watercraft will not be used for morethan a month, disconnect the negative (–)lead first, then the positive (+) lead andbre

4-6ENOTE:@ The condition of the battery can be knownby checking the specific gravity of the elec-trolyte. However, you can also know the con-dition of

4-7EEJU11700 Maintenance and adjustments Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubri-cation will keep your watercraft in the safestand most efficient c