steering YAMAHA GP1800R SVHO 2022 User Guide

Operation
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steer without throttle. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go
straight even though the handlebars are
turned.
You need throttle to steer.
E. If the RiDE lever is squeezed and the handlebars are turned when the water-
craft is cruising at planing speed, the wa- tercraft will turn gradually while slowing
down.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine 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.
EJU43253Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
1 Reverse gate
E
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Care and storage
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Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end), elec-
tric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end), and ball
joint
TIP
Disconnect the electric trim rod from the ball
joint before lubricating.
Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
TIP
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU40812Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.
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Maintenance
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EJU43103Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 92
Oil filter Replace √92
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Electric trim rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Thr

ottle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 26
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 66
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 82
Audio control............................................ 46
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 46
B
Battery care.............................................. 84
Battery checks ......................................... 65
Battery, jumping....................................... 99
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 81
Bilge water check..................................... 65
Bilge water, draining ................................ 59
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 59
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 59
Boarding alone ......................................... 77
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 80
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 77
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 78
Bow eye ................................................... 50
Bow storage compartment ...................... 51
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 80
Cleaning ................................................... 86
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 84
Cleat ......................................................... 50
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 69
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 27
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 10
D
Display ..................................................... 39
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 42
E
Electric trim system.................................. 31
Electric trim system check ....................... 68
Emergency procedures ............................ 98
Engine break-in ........................................ 61
Engine compartment check ..................... 64
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 88
Engine idling speed check ....................... 70 Engine lock screen ................................... 43
Engine oil.................................................. 57
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 92
Engine oil level check ............................... 65
Engine oil requirements ........................... 57
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 67
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine start/stop switch .......................... 25
Engine unit check ..................................... 65
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 48
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 68
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 53
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 68
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 83
Fuel .......................................................... 55
Fuel level check........................................ 64
Fuel requirements .................................... 55
Fuel system checks ................................. 64
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 71
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 51
H
Handgrip .................................................. 49
Hazard information................................... 14
Home screen ............................................ 41
Hood check .............................................. 69
Hull and deck check ................................ 68
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 98
Jet intake checks ..................................... 68
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 68
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 99
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
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Index
103
Launching the watercraft ......................... 72
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 71
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 73
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 86
Lubrication ............................................... 86
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance ............................................ 88
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 70
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 34
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 81
Operating the watercraft .......................... 73
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 76
Operating your watercraft ........................ 71
Operation buttons .................................... 39
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 90
Post-launch checks ................................. 69
Post-operation care ................................. 83
Pre-launch checks ................................... 64
Pre-operation check points ..................... 64
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 62
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 99
Reboarding grip ....................................... 49
Reboarding step ...................................... 49
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Reverse assist .......................................... 33
RiDE lever................................................. 26
RiDE lever checks .................................... 66
Riding position ......................................... 72
Rustproofing ............................................ 87
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 68 Seat storage compartment ...................... 52
Seats ........................................................ 48
Setting menu screen ................................ 42
Shift system ............................................. 29
Shift system check ................................... 70
Starting off ............................................... 79
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 80
Starting the engine on water .................... 72
Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 65
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 69
Stern eyes ................................................ 50
Stopping the engine ................................. 73
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 75
Storage compartment checks.................. 68
Storage compartments ............................ 51
Submerged watercraft ........................... 100
Switch checks .......................................... 67
T
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer) .......... 33
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 66
Towing the watercraft ............................ 100
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 60
Troubleshooting ....................................... 95
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 95
Turning the watercraft .............................. 74
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Warning function ...................................... 44
Water separator ....................................... 27
Water separator check ............................. 64
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 29
Watercraft operation modes .................... 33
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 24
Yamaha Security System check .............. 67
Yamaha Security System setting ............. 24
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