engine YAMAHA GP1200 2001 User Guide

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Cooling water pilot outlet
This watercraft is equipped with a cooling
water pilot outlets.
When the engine is running, cooling
water is circulated in the engine, and then it
is discharged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cool-
ing system, check that water is being dis-
charged from the pilot outlets. If water is not
being discharged from the outlets, cooling
water may not be circulating in the engine.
When this occurs, stop the engine and check
for the cause. (See pages 2-13 and 5-4 for
further instructions.)
NOTE:
If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 20 seconds for the water to reach
the outlet after the engine is started.
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Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning
the handlebars 1 the same direction you
wish to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle 2 is changed,
and the direction of the watercraft is
changed accordingly. Since the strength of
the jet thrust determines the speed and
direction of a turn, the throttle must always
be open when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.

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Quick Shift Trim System
(QSTS) selector
The QSTS selector 1 is located at the
left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the
trim angle of the watercraft.
Operating the QSTS selector changes the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle vertically. This
changes the trim angle of the watercraft.
There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi-
tionsA and B, neutral “N,” and 2 bow up
positionsC and D.
To change the trim angle:
1. Reduce engine speed to 3,000 r/min or
less.
2. Squeeze the shift lock lever 2, and then
turn the QSTS selector to the desired
position.
3. Release the shift lock lever to lock the
QSTS selector.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the QSTS selector while
operating the watercraft at full throttle,
otherwise damage could occur to the
QSTS.
The neutral “N” position will provide good
performance for most operating conditions.
To enhance particular types of perfor-
mance, select bow down or bow up.

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Engine overheat warning
system
This model is equipped with an engine
overheat warning system.
If the engine starts to overheat, the warn-
ing light and the engine overheat warning
indicator begin to blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently.
When this occurs, check for water dis-
charge at the cooling water pilot outlet. If
there is no discharge of water, reduce
engine speed and beach the watercraft, and
then check the intake grate and impeller for
clogging.
WARNING
Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the intake grate or impeller,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe
injury or death could result from coming
in contact with the rotating parts of the
jet pump.
CAUTION:
●When the warning system is activated,
reduce engine speed and beach the
watercraft. If these signals are ignored,
the engine will shut off and it cannot
be started until the engine cools.
●If you cannot locate and correct the
cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate
at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
NOTE:
Press the reset button on the multifunction
information center to stop the buzzer.

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If the overheat warning is ignored, engine
heat may increase, particularly if the water-
craft is operated at higher speeds. When
this occurs, the warning light and engine
overheat warning indicator begin to blink
rapidly, the buzzer sounds continuously, and
the overheat system will stop ignition to the
engine to reduce the risk of severe over-
heating. The engine cannot be started until
it cools down, so it may be necessary to
have the watercraft towed back to the
beach. (See “Towing the watercraft” on page
5-7 for towing procedures.)
CAUTION:
If you cannot locate and correct the cause of
the overheating, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Continuing to operate at higher speeds
could result in severe engine damage.
NOTE:
Press the reset button on the multifunction
information center to stop the buzzer.
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Handgrip
The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft.
CAUTION:
Do not use to tow objects, lift watercraft,
or attach tie downs, otherwise damage
could occur.

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Multifunction information
center
This meter contains following functions for
the help and convenience of operation.
1
Tachometer
2
Speedometer
3
Fuel meter
4
Hour meter
5
Warning light
6
Oil warning indicator
7
Engine overheat warning indicator
8
Fuel warning indicator
9
Reset button
CAUTION:
●Do not run the engine at full throttle or
more than 15 seconds to check the
meter for operation on land. The
engine could overheat.
●Use the specified resistor-type spark
plug and cap, otherwise the meter may
function erratically.
NOTE:
All display light up and the buzzer sounds
twice after the engine starts. Then, the
meter will operate normally after few sec-
onds. The current display will continue to
operate for 30 seconds after the engine
stops.

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RESET
4
3
2
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Tachometer
The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by
segments. Each segment indicates a 250 r/min
increment.
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Speedometer
The meter shows the watercraft speed
against water.
NOTE:
If the speedometer malfunctions, “_ _” dis-
play will blink.
Reset button
Pushing the reset button stops sounding
the buzzer.

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Fuel meter
The fuel meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding. The fuel
meter has eight segments which show the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
NOTE:
The indication of the segments differs on
your operating condition. Use the meter as a
reference.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine opera-
tion that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.
NOTE:
●The elapsed time will be kept even if the
battery terminals have been discon-
nected.
●If the hour meter malfunctions, “____”
display and the warning light will blink.

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Fuel warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to
about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 lmp gal), the
lowest two fuel level segments, the fuel
warning indicator and the warning light
begin to blink. The buzzer also starts sound-
ing intermittently.
The warning signals will be cleared when
the engine restarts after refilling fuel.
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Oil warning indicator
If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 lmp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the oil warning indi-
cator and the warning light begin to blink.
The buzzer also starts sounding intermit-
tently.
If the oil warning indicators begin to blink,
refill with engine oil as soon as possible.
The warning signals will be cleared when
the engine restarts after refilling engine oil.
NOTE:
If the warning indicators blink with adequate
oil in the tank, check the oil filter for clog-
ging.

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Engine overheat warning
indicator
If the engine starts to overheat, the warn-
ing light and engine overheat warning indi-
cator begin to blink, and the buzzer sounds
intermittently.
If the watercraft continues to be operated
at higher speeds after the warning system
has been activated, the warning light and
engine overheat warning indicator begin to
blink rapidly, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. (See “Engine overheat warning sys-
tem” on page 2-13 for further details.)
The warning signals will turn off when the
engine is started after it has cooled down.
NOTE:
When the warnings overlap each other, their
priority is as follows:
1. Final overheat warning
2. Fuel level warning
3. Oil level warning
4. Initial overheat warning

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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment and a glove
compartment are provided.
NOTE:
●Make sure that the storage compartments
are properly secured before operating the
watercraft.
●The storage compartments are not
designed to be waterproof. If you carry
objects that must be kept dry, such as the
manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.
Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment 2 is
located at the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
push the hood latch 1 down, and then open
the hood.
NOTE:
The front storage compartment can be
removed to access the engine compart-
ment.
Front storage compartment:
Capacity: 16 L (4.2 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5 kg (11 lb)
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.