Yamaha GP800Y WaveRunner GP Owner's manual

LIT-18626-03-86●
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
U.S.A.Edition
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
GP800Y
WaveRunner GP
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATION!

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TO THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Water
Vehicle. This Owner’s Manual contains
information you will need for proper oper-
ation, maintenance, and care. A thorough
understanding of these simple instructions
will help you to obtain maximum enjoy-
ment from your new Yamaha. If you have
any questions about the operation or
maintenance of your water vehicle, please
consult a Yamaha dealer.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continu-
ing product improvement, this product
may not be exactly as described in this
Owner’s Manual. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this water vehicle and
should remain with it even if the vehicle is
subsequently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the follow-
ing ways:
QThe Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the water
vehicle.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to
the water vehicle.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
WaveRunner GP800
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, June 1999
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.
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CONTENTS
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GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS
OPERATION AND RIDING
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
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INDEX
READ THIS OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATER VEHICLE.

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Chapter 1
GENERAL AND
SAFETY
INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS..................................................1-1
PRI-I.D. number ..................................1-1
Hull identification number (H.I.N) ....1-1
Engine number...................................1-1
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION...1-2
IMPORTANT LABELS ..............................1-3
Location...............................................1-3
Labels ..................................................1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................1-7
Limitations on who may
operate the vehicle ............................1-7
Cruising limitations............................1-8
Operational requirements.................1-9
Hazard information ..........................1-11
Water vehicle characteristics ..........1-12
RULES OF THE ROAD ...........................1-13
Steering and sailing rules and
sound signals ...................................1-13
Rules when encountering vessels..1-14
Other special situations...................1-15
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY
INFORMATION.......................................1-17
ENJOY YOUR WATER VEHICLE
RESPONSIBLY........................................1-17
FUEL REQUIREMENTS..........................1-18
Gasoline (petrol)...............................1-18
Engine oil ..........................................1-18
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ENGINE NUMBER
The engine serial number is stamped on a
label 3attached to the crankcase.
1-1
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS
Record your Primary identification (PRI-
ID) number, Hull identification number
(HIN) and Engine serial number in the
spaces provided, to assist you in ordering
spare parts from your Yamaha water
vehicle dealer. Also record and keep these
ID numbers in a separate place in case
your water vehicle is stolen.
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PRI-I.D. NUMBER
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label
1attached to the deck under the rear
seat.
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HULL IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER(H.I.N)
The H.I.N. is stamped on a plate 2
attached to the stern.
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MADE IN JAPAN
PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON
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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine conforms to 2000 U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) regu-
lation for marine SI engines.
8Approval label of Emission control
certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box.
1Emission control information label
8Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the muffler box.
2Manufactured date label
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES.
FELs :
TROLLING SPEED : rpm
SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
g/kw-hr
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IMPORTANT LABELS
LOCATION
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LABELS
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WARNING
Do not add gasoline to the oil tank.
Fire or explosion could result.
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WARNING
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or running the engine.
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RECOMMENDED OIL
YAMALUBE2-Woranequivalent
TC-W3 certified outboard oil.
YAMAHA GU0-U418J-00
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