YAMAHA GP800R 2002 Owners Manual

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Inspecting the oil injection
system
Check the oil injection system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer repair the oil injection sys-
tem.
Check:

Oil tank for damage, cracks or leakage.

Oil tank for water or dirt.

Oil hose and joint for damage or cracks.

Oil filter for dirt.

Oil pump for leakage.
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Oil tank
Check the oil tank for leakage or water in
the tank. If water is found in the oil injection
system or if the oil tank needs to be cleaned
have a Yamaha dealer service the water-
craft.
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Oil filter
Check the oil filter 1 for dirt and clogs. If
the oil filter is clogged, remove it from the oil
tank together with the oil level sender and
clean it.
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EJU01103
Inspecting the steering cable
Check for smooth operation of the handle-
bars and jet thrust nozzle.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to
the right and left and check that the differ-
ence of distance A and B between the jet
thrust nozzle and the nozzle is within 5 mm.
If steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back
to the set position smoothly and that free
play is within specification.
1. Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the lever does not return smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer service it.
2. Adjust free play a by loosening the lock-
nut 1 and turning the adjuster 2.
Throttle lever free play:
4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in)
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EJU01105
Inspecting the QSTS
mechanism
Check that the shift lock lever moves back
to the lock position smoothly, that the QSTS
selector locks and unlocks properly, and that
the jet thrust nozzle moves up or down.
1. Squeeze and release the shift lock lever.
2. Check that the QSTS selector locks
when the lever is released.
3. Check that the selector turns smoothly
when the lever is squeezed and held in
place.
4. Check that the angle of the jet thrust
nozzle changes when the selector is
shifted from neutral to bow-up or bow-
down.
If the mechanism does not work properly,
have a Yamaha dealer service it.
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EJU01341
Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The con-
dition of the spark plug can indicate some-
thing about the condition of the engine. For
example, if the center electrode porcelain is
very white, this could indicate an intake air
leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder.
Do not attempt to diagnose any problems
yourself. Have a Yamaha dealer service the
watercraft.
Remove and inspect the spark plug peri-
odically; heat and deposits will cause the
spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are excessive,
replace the spark plug with the specified
plug.
Measure the spark plug gap a with a
wire thickness gauge before installing the
spark plug. Adjust the gap to specification if
necessary.
To reinstall spark plug:
1. Clean the gasket surface.
2. Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.
3. Screw the spark plug to the correct
torque. Standard spark plug: BR8ES
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Spark plug torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
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NOTE:@
Wipe off any water on the spark plug or
inside the cap before installing the spark
plug cap. Push the spark plug cap down
until it clicks.

If a torque wrench is not available when
you are fitting a new spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn
to 1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the
spark plug adjusted to the correct torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
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WARNING@ Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks
to escape, which could lead to explosion
or fire.
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Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.
Recommended water resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/
Yamaha Grease A

Throttle cable (carburetor end)

Oil pump cable

Choke cable (carburetor end)
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Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Pull the throttle lever and remove the
seal1. Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer
cable. Refit the seal securely.

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (nozzle end)

Nozzle pivot shaft

QSTS cable (nozzle end)

QSTS cables (pulley end)
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QSTS cables (handlebar end)
Remove the QSTS cable housing. Spray
a rust inhibitor into the outer cable.
Reinstall the QSTS cable housing.

YPVS cable

Choke cable (handlebar side)
Spray the rust inhibitor into the outer
cable.

Intermediate housing
Using a grease gun, fill the intermediate
housing with water-resistant grease through
the grease nipple 1.
Grease capacity:
Initial 10 hours or 1 month:
33.0–35.0 cm
3 (1.11–1.18 oz)
Every 100 hours or 6 months:
6.0–8.0 cm
3 (0.20–0.27 oz)
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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure the leads are secure.
WARNING@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call physi-
cian immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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CAUTION:@ Be careful not to place the battery on its
side.
Make sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding bat-
tery electrolyte or charging the battery.
When checking the battery, make sure
the breather hose is connected to the
battery and not obstructed.
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To replenish the battery:
1. Make sure that the electrolyte level is
between the upper 1 and lower 2 level
marks.
2. Refill the battery with distilled water if
necessary.
CAUTION:@ Normal tap water contains minerals that
are harmful to a battery. Use only dis-
tilled water for replenishing the battery.
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To recharge the battery:
CAUTION:@ Do not attempt to charge a battery hast-
ily. Battery life may be shorter.
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Yamaha recommend charging battery by
a Yamaha dealer or a battery dealer. If you
charge the battery yourself, read the battery
charger instructions carefully before charg-
ing and follow the points below.
1. Remove all caps from the battery cell.
2. Add distilled water to the specified level if
the electrolyte level is low.
3. Set the charging rate to 1.9 ampere and
charge the battery slowly until the explo-
sive gases become coming out vigor-
ously from battery cells.
To connect the battery terminals:
1. Make sure that the connections are cor-
rect when you insert the battery in the
watercraft.
2. Make sure that the breather hose is
properly connected and that it is not
damaged or obstructed.
3. Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.
1Positive (+): Red lead
2Negative (–): Black lead
3Breather hose
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Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is a vital part of the engine
and requires very sophisticated adjustment.
Most adjusting should be left to a Yamaha
dealer who has the professional knowledge
and experience to perform it. However, the
operator may adjust the trolling speed as
part of the usual maintenance routine.
CAUTION:@ The carburetor was set at the Yamaha
factory after many tests. If the settings
are disturbed by someone who does not
have the necessary technical knowledge,
poor engine performance and damage
may result.
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Adjusting the trolling speed
1. Put the watercraft in the water.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for 1 or 2
minutes. Using a diagnostic tachometer
or, if necessary, the tachometer in the
multifunction information center, adjust
the engine speed to specification.
3. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 clockwise
to increase engine speed if necessary.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
engine speed if necessary.
Trolling speed: 1,250–1,350 r/min
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