warning YAMAHA GP1200 2003 Owners Manual

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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-
craft.
This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual contains
information you will need for proper opera-
tion, 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 mainte-
nance of your watercraft, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continu-
ing product improvement, this product may
not be exactly as described in this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this watercraft and should
remain with it even if the watercraft is subse-
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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, passenger, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the watercraft.
@
CAUTION:@ A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.
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NOTE:@ A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner GP1200R
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, July 2002
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
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GENERAL AND
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Identification numbers ............................ 1-1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ................................................... 1-1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-1
Engine serial number ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-2
Label location ......................................... 1-2
Warning labels ....................................... 1-3
Other labels ............................................ 1-6
Safety information ................................... 1-7
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-7
Cruising limitations ................................. 1-8
Operation requirements ......................... 1-9
Recommended equipment .................. 1-11
Hazard information .............................. 1-12
Watercraft characteristics .................... 1-12
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-13
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ...... 1-14
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Warning labels
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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. Before using
this watercraft, make sure that its use is
permitted under local laws, bylaws and
regulations and always operate the
watercraft in full conformity with any
requirements and limitations imposed.
Every operator should know the follow-
ing requirements before riding the water-
craft.

Before operating the watercraft, read this
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, and all warning and cau-
tion labels on the watercraft. These mate-
rials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.

Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice
Guide and all warning and caution labels.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft

Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-
tor age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.

This watercraft is designed to carry the
operator and one passenger. Never
exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 2 persons to ride the watercraft
at one time.

Do not operate the watercraft with a pas-
senger on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with a passenger
requires more skill. Take the time to
become accustomed to the handling
characteristics of the watercraft before
trying any difficult maneuvers.
Maximum load: 160 kg (353 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo,
operator and passenger.
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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components .............. 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ................................................... 2-5
Seat ........................................................ 2-5
Hood ....................................................... 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap .................................. 2-6
Oil tank filler cap ..................................... 2-6
Fuel cock knob ....................................... 2-7
Engine stop switch ................................. 2-8
Engine shut-off switch ............................ 2-8
Choke lever ............................................ 2-8
Throttle lever .......................................... 2-9
Start switch ............................................. 2-9
Cooling water pilot outlet ..................... 2-10
Steering system ................................... 2-10
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 2-11
Handgrip ............................................... 2-12
Engine overheat warning system ........ 2-13
Multifunction information center .......... 2-15
Tachometer .......................................... 2-16
Speedometer ....................................... 2-16
Reset button ......................................... 2-16
Fuel meter ............................................ 2-17
Hour meter ........................................... 2-17
Fuel warning indicator .......................... 2-18
Oil warning indicator ............................ 2-18
Engine overheat warning indicator ...... 2-19
Storage compartments ........................ 2-20
Yamaha Adjustable Sponson
(Y.A.S.) ................................................. 2-21
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Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine
shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (black button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
WARNING@
Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your wrist and the clip to the engine
shut-off switch BEFORE starting the
engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the
engine or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others, always remove the clip
from the shut-off switch when the
engine is not running.
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Choke lever
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the
choke.
Move the lever 1 in direction a to turn
the choke on.
Move the lever in direction b to turn the
choke off.
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Bow down
Turn the grip to A or B and the bow will
go down while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow down puts more of the bow in the
water. This gives the watercraft more “hook,”
which enhances turning performance. This
position will also help the watercraft get up
on plane more quickly.
At higher speeds, however, the watercraft
will have greater tendency to “bow steer”
and follow waves and wakes in the water.
Fuel economy and maximum speed are also
reduced.
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Bow up
Turn the grip to C or D and the bow will
go up while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
ahead acceleration when on plane and top
speed are enhanced.
In some conditions, however, the water-
craft may tend to “porpoise” (hop in the
water). If the watercraft is porpoising,
choose neutral or bow down.
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Handgrip
The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft.
WARNING@ Do not use the handgrip to lift the water-
craft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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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, reduce the engine
speed and beach the watercraft. Check for
water discharge. If there is no discharge of
water at the cooling water pilot outlet, whole
the engine is running, 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.
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CAUTION:@
Return to shore at low speed if over-
heat warning indicator and buzzer
come on. If you ignore these signals,
engine will stop running and cannot be
restarted until exhaust system cools
down.

Have your watercraft inspected and
serviced by a Yamaha dealer if engine
stops due to overheating.
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If the overheat warning is ignored, engine
and exhaust system heat may increase, par-
ticularly if the watercraft is operated at
higher speeds. When this occurs, the warn-
ing light, the engine overheat warning indi-
cator and the buzzer will change from
intermittently to continuously on, 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.)
NOTE:@ Press the reset button on the multifunction
information center to stop the buzzer.
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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.
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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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