2006 WaveRunner VX110 Sport VX110 Deluxe OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U.S.A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-06-52 E EJU09890 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This Owner's/Operator's Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer. Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner's/ Operator's Manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold. EJU12040 Important manual information: In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING @ Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, passengers, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the watercraft. @ CAUTION: @ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft. @ NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. @ @ EJU11730 WaveRunner VX110 Sport/VX110 Deluxe OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, May 2005 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly prohibited. Printed in USA P/N LIT-18626-06-52 EJU09920 CONTENTS GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION E 1 2 3 4 5 6 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND CARE TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES APPENDIX READ THIS OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT. E EJU09930 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION Identification numbers ............................1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...................................................1-1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............1-2 Engine serial number .............................1-2 Emission control information ................1-3 Approval label of emission control certificate ................................................1-3 Manufactured date label ........................1-3 Star labels ..............................................1-4 Important labels .......................................1-6 Label location .........................................1-6 Warning labels .......................................1-7 Other labels ............................................1-9 Safety information .................................1-10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .......................................1-10 Cruising limitations ...............................1-11 Operation requirements .......................1-12 Recommended equipment ..................1-14 Hazard information ..............................1-15 Watercraft characteristics ....................1-15 Water-skiing .........................................1-17 Rules of the Road ..................................1-19 Steering and sailing rules ....................1-19 Rules when encountering vessels ......1-20 Other special situations .......................1-21 Reading buoys and other markers ......1-21 To get more boating safety information .............................................1-23 United States Coast Guard .................1-23 Other sources ......................................1-23 Watercraft Education and Training ......1-23 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......1-24 1 E EJU18300 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine serial number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your watercraft is stolen. EJU20140 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number MODEL: VX1100-E (VX110 Sport) VX1100A-E (VX110 Deluxe) The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label 1 attached inside the engine compartment. 1-1 E EJU12051 Hull Identification Number (HIN) The HIN is stamped on a plate 1 attached to the aft deck. EJU09971 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the engine unit. 1-2 E EJU13881 Emission control information This engine conforms to 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resouces Board (CARB) regulations for marine SI engines. This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. EJU21140 Approval label of emission control certificate This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head and to the inside of the engine compartment. 1 Emission control information label EJU17800 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head. 2 Manufactured date label 1-3 E EJU18761 Star labels This watercraft is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label 1. See below for a description of your particular label. One Star - Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S. EPA's 2006 standards for marine engines. Two Stars - Very Low Emission The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions than One Star-Low-Emission engines. Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low Emission engines. 1-4 E Four Stars - Super Ultra Low Emission The four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board's Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards. Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards. Engines meeting these standards have 90% lower emissions than One Star-Low Emission engines. 1-5 E EJU09980 Important labels EJU13510 Label location 1-6 E EJU13521 Warning labels 1 2 1-7 E 3 (For VX110 Deluxe only) 4 5 6 7 1-8 E EJU13540 Other labels 8 9 0 A B C 1-9 E EJU11770 EJU11590 Safety information The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following requirements before riding the watercraft. G Before operating the watercraft, read the Owner's/Operator's Manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card and all warning and caution labels on the watercraft. Also, watch the Basic Orientation Video provided with your watercraft. These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its operation. G Never allow anyone to operate this watercraft until they too have read the Owner's/ Operator's Manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card and all warning and caution labels, and if possible watched the Basic Orientation Video. Showing them the video may help reinforce the information contained in these materials. Limitations on who may operate the watercraft G Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. Adults must supervise use by minors. Know the operator age and training requirements for your state. A boating safety course is recommended and may be required in your state. You can find local rules by contacting the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or your local Power Squadron. G This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at one time. Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb) Load is the total weight of cargo, operator and passengers. G Do not operate the watercraft with any passengers on board until you have considerable practice and experience riding alone. Operating the watercraft with passengers requires more skill. Take the time to become accustomed to the handling characteristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers. 1-10 E EJU10011 Cruising limitations G G G G G G G G G G G Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats. Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water. Take early action to avoid collisions. Remember, watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects--you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the watercraft. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision. G This is a high performance boat--not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves. Do not operate the watercraft in rough water, bad weather or when visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causing injury or death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of weather forecasts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out on your watercraft. As with any water sport, you should not operate your watercraft without someone else nearby. If you operate further than swimming distance from shore, you should be accompanied by another boat or watercraft, but make sure you stay a safe distance away. It's good, common sense! G Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object, which could result in injury. 1-11 E EJU11605 Operation requirements G G G G This watercraft is not equipped with lighting required for night operation. Do not operate the watercraft after sunset or before dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of colliding with another boat, which could result in severe injury or death. Follow navigation rules, and state/provincial and local laws that apply to watercraft. All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for personal watercraft use. Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. 1 USCG approved PFD 2 Wetsuit bottom G Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eyewear fall in the water. Footwear and gloves are recommended. 1-12 E G Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. You must decide whether to wear a helmet while you ride for recreation. You should know that a helmet could help protect you in certain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle. A helmet may have potential safety hazards, as well. Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching water, commonly known as "bucketing," and the resulting strain on your neck could cause ch ...