YAMAHA GP1300R 2003 Owners Manual

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2003
WaveRunner
GP1300R
OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!
F1G-F8199-70
Printed in USA
Jan. 2003—1.3 × 1 CRF1G-F8199-70(E)

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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-
quently sold. EJU09900
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.
@
NOTE:@ A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
@
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WaveRunner GP1300R
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, December 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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CONTENTS
READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.
GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
1
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS2
OPERATION3
MAINTENANCE AND CARE4
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5
APPENDIX6
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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
Emission control information
(For Canada only) .................................... 1-2
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................ 1-2
Manufactured date label ........................ 1-2
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Label location ......................................... 1-3
Warning labels ....................................... 1-4
Other labels ............................................ 1-7
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ......................................... 1-9
Cruising limitations ............................... 1-10
Operation requirements ....................... 1-11
Recommended equipment .................. 1-13
Hazard information .............................. 1-14
Watercraft characteristics .................... 1-14
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-16
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ...... 1-16
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Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided 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.
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Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label1
attached inside the engine compartment.
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Hull Identification Number
(HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate 2
attached to the hull on the aft, starboard
(right) side.
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Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on
a label 3 attached to the engine unit.
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Emission control
information (For Canada
only)
This engine conforms to 2003 U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) regula-
tions for marine SI engines.
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Approval label of Emission
control certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box
and the intake side of the crankcase.
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Emission control information label
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Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the electrical box
and the intake side of the crankcase.
2
Manufactured date label
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Important labels
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Label location
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