Operation; Engine Break-In; Launching The Watercraft; Starting The Engine - Yamaha VX/VX Sport Owner's Manual

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Operation

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WARNING
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching the
watercraft.
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Engine break-in

The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct op-
erating clearances. This ensures proper per-
formance and promotes longer component
life.
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CAUTION:
Be sure to check the engine oil level be-
fore operating the watercraft for the first
time. (See page 47 for engine oil checking
procedures.)
(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 54 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 6500 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
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CAUTION:
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
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Launching the watercraft

When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
If there are waves, someone should make
sure that the watercraft is not pushed into the
trailer after launching the watercraft.
For VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser:
G
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 34 for Yamaha
Security System and low-RPM mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the wa-
tercraft back slowly.
For VX/VX Sport:
G
After the watercraft is in the water, turn it
around so that the bow faces the direction
you wish to go. Start the engine, and then
slowly move away from the launching area.
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Starting the engine

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WARNING
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a
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