YAMAHA GP1300R 2007 Owner's Manual

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EJU30860
Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.

Do not start the engine on land if anyone is
behind the watercraft. Hot water and steam
spurting from the exhaust outlet can cause
serious burns.

Do not touch the hot muffler or catalytic
converter during or immediately after en-
gine operation; they can cause serious
burns. In addition, the catalytic converter
becomes hotter after the engine stops be-
fore cooling down.
EJU30890
Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds should
you attempt to steer the watercraft after re-
leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists in turning by continuing to supply
some thrust while the watercraft is deceler-
ating, but you can turn more sharply if you
apply throttle while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.

This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position.

Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.

Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
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contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.

Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch before removing
any debris or weeds, which may have col-
lected around the jet intake.
EJU30970
Safe boating rules
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must
be in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions governing the waterway on which it is
used.
1Intake grate
2Jet thrust nozzle
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
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EJU30990
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regu-
lated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. And
keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
ple and wildlife that share the waterways:
don’t litter!
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Features and functions
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EJU31010
Location of main components
Front view
1Handlebars
2Seat
3Footwell
4Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (YAS)
5Gunwale
6Cooling water pilot outlet
7Bow eye
8Hood
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Rear view
1Fuel tank filler cap
2Intake grate
3Speed sensor
4Stern drain plugs
5Ride plate
6Jet thrust nozzle
7Stern rope hole
8Handgrip
9Glove compartment
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Control system
1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
2Engine stop switch
3Clip
4Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
5Engine shut-off switch
6Start switch
7Multifunction information center
8Throttle lever
9Oil tank filler cap
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Engine compartment
1Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
2Electrical box
3Flushing hose connector
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler
6Fuel tank
7Oil tank
8Battery
9Fire extinguisher container
10Water separator
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EJU31020
Operation of controls and other
functions
EJU31031Seat
There is a seat latch at the rear of the seat to
remove the seat.
To remove the seat:
Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the seat
off.
To install the seat:
Insert the projection on the front of the seat
into the stay on the deck, and then push therear of the seat down to lock it in place secure-
ly.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely installed
before operating the watercraft.
EJU31061Hood
To open the hood, push the hood latch down,
and then lift up the hood.
1Seat latch
1Hood latch
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To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is securely closed
before operating the watercraft.
EJU31090Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is se-
curely closed before operating the watercraft.
EJU31100Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is secure-
ly closed before operating the watercraft.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31160Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip, on the end of the engine shut-
off cord, under the engine shut-off switch
(black button). The engine will stop automati-
cally when the clip is removed from the
1Fuel tank filler cap
1Oil tank filler cap
1Engine stop switch
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switch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft.
WARNING
EWJ00010

Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your left wrist and the clip to the en-
gine shut-off switch BEFORE starting
the engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine or unauthorized use by children or
others, always remove the clip from the
engine shut-off switch when the engine
is not running.
EJU31180Start switch
Push the start switch (green button) to start
the engine.
NOTE:
The engine will not start when the clip is re-
moved from the engine shut-off switch or if the
throttle lever is squeezed.
EJU31210Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine
speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease engine
speed or to return it to the idle position.
EJU31230Cooling water pilot outlets
This watercraft is equipped with cooling water
pilot outlets.
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord
3Engine shut-off switch
1Start switch
1Throttle lever
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