Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2007 Owner's manual

2007 WaveRunner
GP1300R
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!
F1G-F8199-14
U.S.A. Edition
LIT-18626-06-85

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Important manual information
EJU30160
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. A thorough under-
standing of these simple instructions will help
you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your
new Yamaha. If you have any questions
about the operation or maintenance of your
watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
EWJ00060
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, the passenger, a by-
stander, or a person inspecting or repair-
ing the watercraft.
CAUTION:
ECJ00090
A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
EJU30220
WaveRunner GP1300R
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
USA
1st Edition, July 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
P/N LIT-18626-06-85
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Table of contents
General and important labels........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Emission control information .......... 2
Approval label of emission control
certificate ........................................ 2
Manufactured date label .................... 3
Star labels ......................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 5
Warning labels ................................... 6
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 15
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 16
Rules of the Road ........................ 17
To get more boating safety
information ................................ 21
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 22
Features and functions................... 23
Location of main components ...... 23
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 27
Seat ................................................. 27
Hood ................................................ 27
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 28
Oil tank filler cap .............................. 28
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 29
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 29
Steering system ............................... 30
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 31
Handgrip .......................................... 32
Bow eye ........................................... 32
Stern rope holes .............................. 33
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 33
Multifunction information center ...... 33
Storage compartments .................... 38
Yamaha Adjustable Sponsons
(YAS) ........................................... 39
Operation ......................................... 41
Fuel and oil .................................. 41
Gasoline .......................................... 41
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 42
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 42
Filling the oil tank ............................. 42
Pre-operation checks ................... 44
Pre-operation check list ................... 44
Pre-operation check points .............. 45
Operation ..................................... 51
Engine break-in ............................... 51
Launching the watercraft ................. 52
Starting the engine .......................... 52
Stopping the engine ........................ 54
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 54
Operating your watercraft ............ 54
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 54
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 54
Riding with a passenger .................. 55
Starting the watercraft ..................... 56
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 57
Capsized watercraft ......................... 60
Turning the watercraft ..................... 61
Stopping the watercraft ................... 62
Beaching the watercraft ................... 63
Docking the watercraft ..................... 63
Rough water operation .................... 63
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Table of contents
Post-operation care ...................... 64
Transporting ................................. 65
Maintenance and care..................... 66
Storage ......................................... 66
Flushing the cooling system ............ 66
Lubrication ....................................... 67
Fuel system ..................................... 67
Battery ............................................. 67
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 68
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 69
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 69
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 71
Checking the fuel system ................ 72
Checking the oil injection system .... 72
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 72
Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable ............................................ 73
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 73
Lubrication points ............................ 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Fuel injection system ....................... 77
Bleeding the oil pump ...................... 77
Adjusting the Yamaha Adjustable
Sponsons (YAS) .......................... 77
Specifications .................................. 78
Specifications ................................ 78
Trouble recovery ............................. 79
Troubleshooting ........................... 79
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 79
Emergency procedures ................ 82
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 82
Jumping the battery ......................... 83
Replacing the fuses ......................... 84
Towing the watercraft ...................... 84
Submerged watercraft ..................... 85
Consumer information ................... 86
Limited warranty ........................... 86
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..................................... 88
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General and important labels
1
EJU30260
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and
engine serial number in the spaces provided
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.
EJU30281
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment.
MODEL:
GP1300-F (GP1300R)
EJU30290
Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
hull on the aft, starboard (right) side.
EJU30310
Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit.
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1Hull Identification Number (HIN) location
1Engine serial number location
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EJU30350
Emission control information
This engine conforms to 2007 U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board (CARB)
regulations for marine SI engines.
This engine is certified to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline.
EJU30380
Approval label of emission control
certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box and
the intake side of the crankcase.
New Technology; Catalytic converter
1Emission control information label location
1Emission control information label location
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EJU30420
Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the electrical box and
the intake side of the crankcase.
EJU30440
Star labels
This watercraft is labeled with a California Air
Resources Board (CARB) star label. See be-
low for a description of your particular label.
One Star - Low Emission
The one-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal
Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001
exhaust emission standards. Engines meet-
ing these standards have 75% lower emis-
sions than conventional carbureted two-
stroke engines. These engines are equivalent
to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine
engines.
Two Stars - Very Low Emission
The two-star label identifies engines that meet
the Air Resources Board’s Personal Water-
craft and Outboard marine engine 2004 ex-
haust emission standards. Engines meeting
1Manufactured date label location
1Manufactured date label location
1Star label location
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these standards have 20% lower emissions
than One Star-Low Emission engines.
Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal
Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008
exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive
and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex-
haust emission standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 65% lower emissions
than One Star-Low Emission engines.
Four Stars - Super Ultra Low Emission
The four-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Sterndrive
and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust
emission standards. Personal Watercraft and
Outboard marine engines may also comply
with these standards. Engines meeting these
standards have 90% lower emissions than
One Star-Low Emission engines.
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EJU30450
Important labels
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EJU35910
Warning labels
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EJU35922
Other labels
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The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.
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Safety information
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EJU30670
The safe use and operation of this water-
craft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and ex-
pertise of the operator. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
●Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card,
and all warning and caution labels on the
watercraft. Also, watch the Basic Orienta-
tion Video provided with your watercraft.
These materials should give you an under-
standing of the watercraft and its operation.
●Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
warning and caution labels, and, if possible,
watched the Basic Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help reinforce
the information contained in these materi-
als.
EJU30710
Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
●Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know the operator age and training require-
ments for your state. A boating safety
course is recommended and may be re-
quired in your state. You can find local rules
by contacting the United States Coast
Guard (USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, or your
local Power Squadron.
●This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator and 1 passenger. Never exceed the
maximum load limit or allow more than 2
persons to ride the watercraft at any 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 be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-
teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.
Maximum load:
160 kg (353 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passenger.
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EJU30760
Cruising limitations
●Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that
limit your visibility or block your vision of
others.
●Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft.
●Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
●Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water.
●Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
derstand where you are going.
●Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
●Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes.
●Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—you need throt-
tle to steer. Always check throttle and steer-
ing controls before starting the watercraft.
●Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive
maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con-
trol, ejection, and collision.
●This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can
increase the risk of back/spinal injury (pa-
ralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an-
kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes
or waves.
●Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather conditions
before setting out on your watercraft.
●As with any water sport, you should not op-
erate your watercraft without someone else
nearby. If you operate further than swim-
ming distance from shore, you should be
accompanied by another boat or watercraft,
but make sure you stay a safe distance
away. It’s good, common sense!
●Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your
chance of hitting a submerged object,
which could result in injury.
●This watercraft is not equipped with lighting
required for night operation. Do not operate
the watercraft after sunset or before dawn,
otherwise you increase the risk of colliding
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with another boat, which could result in se-
vere injury or death.
●Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
EJU30790
Operation requirements
●All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) approved personal flotation device
(PFD) that is suitable for personal water-
craft use.
●Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately pro-
tect against forceful water entry into the rec-
tum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing in-
cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fabrics,
like those used in bicycle shorts.
●Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
●Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards
are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
1USCG approved PFD
2Wetsuit bottom
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know that a helmet could help protect you in
certain kinds of accidents and that it could
injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot protect
against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet
might reduce your injuries in a collision with
a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent neck
injuries, or death. A helmet could also in-
crease the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or
increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular
riding conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions. If you decide to wear a
helmet based upon your riding circum-
stances, choose one carefully. Look for a
helmet designed for personal watercraft
use, if possible. Consider a helmet meeting
Snell or DOT standards. If you will be en-
gaging in closed-course competition, follow
the helmet requirements of the sanctioning
organization.
●NEVER operate the watercraft after con-
suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
●For reasons of safety and proper care of the
watercraft, always perform the pre-opera-
tion checks listed on page 44 before operat-
ing the watercraft.
●The operator and passenger should always
keep their feet on the floor of the footwell
when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your
feet increases the chances of losing your
balance, or hitting objects outside the wa-
tercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride to
a child whose feet cannot reach the floor of
the footwell.
●The passenger should firmly hold on to the
operator.
●Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
●Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
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●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the water-
craft unsafe or illegal for use.
●Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
wrist and keep it free from the handlebars
so that the engine stops if you, the operator,
fall off. After riding, remove the engine shut-
off cord from the watercraft to avoid acci-
dental starting or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others.
●Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
●Avoid being hit by another boat! You should
always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma-
neuver more quickly than other boaters ex-
pect, you risk a collision.
●Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the
Road”and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See “Rules of the
Road”on page 17.)
●According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
(20 ft) in length like your watercraft MUST
carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica-
tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more
when navigating in waters under USCG ju-
risdiction. In addition, most state and local
boating laws also require that the fire extin-
guisher be approved by the USCG.
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EJU30830
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
●Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats. See “Rules of the Road”for
more information.
●Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a
waterproof container on your watercraft. A
mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the
U.S. Coast Guard for more information.
●Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.
●Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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.
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