Yamaha XR1800Z User manual

WATERCRAFT
Owner’s / Operator’s Manual

Thank you for choosing aYamaha Sport
Boat. This Owner’s Manual contains
information you will need for proper
operation, maintenance, and care. A
thorough understanding of these simple
instructions will help you to obtain max-
imum enjoyment from your new
Yamaha. If you have any questions
about the operation or maintenance of
your Sport Boat, please consult a
Yamaha dealer .
BecauseYamaha has a policy of contin-
uing product improvement, this product
may not be exactly as described in this
Owner’s Manual. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this Sport Boat and
should remain with it even if the boat is
subsequently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the fol-
lowing ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instruc-
tions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the Sport Boat.
A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the Sport Boat.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key informa-
tion to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
TO THE OWNER
XR1800Z SPORT BOAT
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2000 byYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, June 2000
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-18626-04-09
00-188
CAUTION:
WARNING

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
1
SAFETY INFORMATION
3
OPERATION
4
MAINTENANCE & CARE
5
TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES
6
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SPORT BOAT

Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Engine Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Emission Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Limitations On Who May Operate the Sport Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Sport Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Waterskiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
RULES OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Steering and Sailing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Reading Buoys and Other Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
ACCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
ENJOYYOUR SPORT BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

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SAFETY INFORMATION 1
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER RECORDS
Record your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and
engine numbers in the spaces provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts
from your Yamaha Sport Boat dealer.
Also record and keep these I.D. num-
bers in a separate place in case your
Sport Boat is stolen.
PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER
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The Primary I.D. number is stamped on
a label 1attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)
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The H.I.N. 2 is stamped into the hull
on the right rear corner.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
PORT
STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
stamped on a label ➂attached to the
top of the engine crankcase.
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XRT1200Z FOR
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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine family conforms to U.S.
EPA regulations for marine SI engines.
APPROVAL LABEL OF EMISSION
CONTROL CERTIFICATE
This label is attached to the electrical
box.
1Emission control information
label
MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL
2Manufactured date label
1SAFETY INFORMATION
1-2
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES
FELs g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
TROLLING SPEED : rpm
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD.
YAMAHA
Manufactured:
11
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SAFETY INFORMATION 1
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IMPORTANT LABELS

1SAFETY INFORMATION
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MAXIMUM 5 PERSONS
UNDERWAY SEATING POSITIONS
YAMAHA F0R-U416E-10
U.S. COAST GUARD
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
5
PERSONS OR 1300 LBS
1300 LBS PERSONS, GEAR
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST
GUARD SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON
DATE OF CERTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL:
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
CYPRESS, CA
XRT1200
LOAD CAPACITY * COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
STEERING, FUEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTS * BASIC FLOTATION
MANEUVERABILITY
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSN.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS BELOW IS
VERIFIED. MFGR. RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL

SAFETY INFORMATION 1
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5
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10
XRT1200Z FOR
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or running engine.
YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40

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SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULTS IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING.
• Turn off and remove both ignition
keys, remove lanyard, and wait
for all movement to stop before
removing access port caps.
• Never override interlocks to run
engines with hatch open.
YAMAHA GP1-U418G-10
YAMAHA U418K-00
Lock access port cap securely in place.
A loose cap could be forced out of the port by water pressure,
causing loss of performance and possible damage.
BEFORE LAUNCHING:
• Make sure drain plug at the back
of the hull is tightened securely.
• See Owner's Manual for draining
procedure.
YAMAHA F0R-U419C-10
After removing from the water:
• Flush drive system and hull with fresh water. Open the
drain plug at the back of the hull.
• Start the engine and rapidly move throttle lever from
idle to half-throttle and back for 10~15 seconds to drain
any leftover water in exhaust system.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual for complete maintence
and storage information.