Yamaha WaveRunner VXS Owners Manual

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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...

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EJU31011
Location of main components 
Exterior
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1Hood
2Handlebars
3Seat (page 45)
4Footwell
5Bow eye (page 46)
6Fuel filler cap (page 51)
7Cooling water pilot outlet (page 35)
8Gunwale
9Sponson
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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
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4 1
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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)
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Engine compartment
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6
8
10 9
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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)
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Control function operation
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...