2001 WaveRunner GP800R - Yamaha

1 READ THIS MANUALCAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!OWNER S/OPERATOR Edition2001 WaveRunnerEEJU00270To the owner/operatorThank you for choosing a Yamaha water-craft. This Owner s/Operator s Manual containsinformation you will need for proper opera-tion, maintenance, and care. A thoroughunderstanding of these simple instructionswill help you to obtain maximum enjoymentfrom your new Yamaha . If you have anyquestions about the operation or mainte-nance of your watercraft, please consult aYamaha Yamaha has a policy of continu-ing product improvement, this product maynot be exactly as described in this Owner s/Operator s Manual. Specifications are sub-ject to change without manual should be considered a per-manent part of this watercraft and shouldremain with it even if the watercraft is subse-quently manual information:In this manual, information of particularimportance is distinguished in the followingways:The Safety Alert Symbol meansATTENTION!

2 BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!WARNINGF ailure to follow WARNING instructionscould result in severe injury or death tothe machine operator, passenger(s), abystander, or a person inspecting orrepairing the :A CAUTION indicates special precau-tions that must be taken to avoid damageto the :A NOTE provides key information to makeprocedures easier or GP800 ROWNER S/OPERATOR S MANUAL 2000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA1st Edition, September 2000 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is expressly in USAP/N LIT-18626-04-05 EEJU00273 CONTENTSREAD THIS OWNER S/OPERATOR S MANUAL CAREFULLYBEFORE OPERATING YOUR AND SAFETY INFORMATION1 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS2 OPERATION3 MAINTENANCE AND CARE4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES5 APPENDIX6E1 EJU00274 GENERAL AND SAFETYINFORMATIONI dentification 1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number.

3 1-1 Hull Identification Number (HIN)..1-1 Engine serial 1-1 Emission control 1-2 Approval label of Emission control certificate .. 1-2 Manufactured date label .. 1-2 Important 1-3 Label location .. 1-3 Warning labels .. 1-4 Caution labels .. 1-5 Other 1-6 Safety 1-7 Limitations on who may operate the 1-7 Cruising 1-8 Operation 1-9 Hazard information ..1-12 Watercraft characteristics ..1-12 Rules of the and sailing rules ..1-14 Rules when encountering vessels ..1-15 Other special situations ..1-16 Reading buoys and other get more boating safety States Coast Guard ..1-18 Other sources ..1-18 Watercraft Education and your watercraft numbersRecord your Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)and engine serial number in the spaces pro-vided, to assist you in ordering spare partsfrom a Yamaha dealer.

4 Also record and keepthese ID numbers in a separate place incase your watercraft is Identification (PRI-ID) numberThe PRI-ID number is stamped on a label 1attached to the inside of the engine Identification Number (HIN)The HIN is stamped on a plate 2 attachedto the hull on the aft, starboard serial numberThe engine serial number is stamped ona label 3 attached to the engine control informationThis engine conforms to the Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulationsfor marine SI engines for the year label of Emission control certificateThis label is attached to the electrical boxand the silencer of the control information labelManufactured date labelThis label is attached to the electrical boxand the silencer of the date label1-3 EEJU00293 Important labelsLabel location1-4 EWarning labels123451-5 ECaution labels67890AB1-6 EOther labelsCDEFG1-7 EEJU00686 Safety informationThe safe use and operation of thiswatercraft is dependent upon the use ofproper riding techniques, as well as uponthe common sense, good judgment, andexpertise of the operator.

5 Every operatorshould know the following requirementsbefore riding the watercraft. Before operating the watercraft, read theOwner s/Operator s Manual, the RidingPractice Guide, the Riding Instructioncard and all warning and caution labelson the watercraft. Also, watch the BasicOrientation Video provided with yourwatercraft. These materials should giveyou an understanding of the watercraftand its operation. Never allow anyone to operate this water-craft until they too have read the Owner s/Operator s Manual, the Riding PracticeGuide, the Riding Instruction card and allwarning and caution labels, and if possi-ble watched the Basic Orientation them the video may help rein-force the information contained in on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-tor age of 16 years must supervise use by the operator age and trainingrequirements for your state.

6 A boatingsafety course is recommended and maybe required in your state. You can findlocal rules by contacting the UnitedStates Coast Guard (USCG), the NationalAssociation of State Boating Law Admin-istrators, or your local Power Squadron. This watercraft is designed to carry theoperator and one passenger. Neverexceed the maximum load limit or allowmore than 2 persons to ride the watercraftat one time. Do not operate the watercraft with a pas-senger on board until you have consider-able practice and experience riding the watercraft with a passengerrequires more skill. Take the time tobecome accustomed to the handlingcharacteristics of the watercraft beforetrying any difficult load: 160 kg (353 lb)Load is the total weight of cargo, opera-tor and limitations Scan constantly for people, objects, andother watercraft.

7 Be alert for conditionsthat limit your visibility or block your visionof others. Operate defensively at safe speeds andkeep a safe distance away from people,objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly behind watercraft orother boats. Do not go near others to spray or splashthem with water. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuversthat make it hard for others to avoid you orunderstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects orshallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of lossof control, ejection, and collision. This is a high performance boat not atoy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes orwaves can increase the risk of back/spinalinjury (paralysis), facial injuries, and bro-ken legs, ankles and other bones.

8 Do notjump wakes or waves. Do not operate the watercraft in roughwater, bad weather or when visibility ispoor; this may lead to an accident caus-ing injury or death. Be alert to the possi-bility of adverse weather. Take note ofweather forecasts and the prevailingweather conditions before setting out onyour watercraft. As with any water sport, you should notride your watercraft without someone elsenear by. If you ride further than swimmingdistance from shore, you should ride byanother boat or watercraft, but make sureyou stay a safe distance away. It s goodcommon sense! Never operate in water that is less than60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increaseyour chance of hitting a submergedobject, which could result in injury.

9 1-9E This watercraft is not equipped with light-ing required for night operation. Do notoperate the watercraft after sunset orbefore dawn, otherwise you increase therisk of colliding with another boat, whichcould result in severe injury or requirements All riders must wear a Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device (PFD)that is suitable for personal watercraftuse. Wear protective clothing. Severe internalinjuries can occur if water is forced intobody cavities as a result of falling intowater or being near the jet thrust swimwear does not adequatelyprotect against forceful water entry intorectum or vagina. All riders must wear awetsuit bottom or clothing that providesequivalent protection.

10 Such clothingincludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy andsnug-fitting apparel such as denim, butdoes not include spandex or similar fab-rics, like those used in bicycle Guard approved PFD2 Wetsuit bottom Eye protection is recommended to keepwind, water, and glare from the sun out ofyour eyes while you operate your water-craft. Restraining straps for eyewear aremade which are designed to float shouldyour eyewear fall in the and gloves are Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standardsare required for IJSBA-sanctioned must decide whether to wear a hel-met while you ride for recreation. Youshould know that a helmet could help pro-tect you in certain kinds of accidents andthat it could also injure you in helmet is designed to provide somehead protection.