Yamaha GP1200R User Manual

2002

WaveRunner

GP1200R

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S

READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!

MANUAL

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CAUTION:

To the owner/operator

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-

craft.

This Owner’s/Operator’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 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/
Operator’s Manual. Specifications are sub­ject to change without notice.

This manual should be considered a per­manent part of this watercraft and should
remain with it even if the watercraft is subse­quently sold.

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Important manual information:

In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways:

The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING

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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, passenger, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the watercraft.

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A CAUTION indicates special precau­tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.

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NOTE:

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A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.

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WaveRunner GP1200R

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

©2001 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, July 2001

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in USA

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CONTENTS

GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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APPENDIX

READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.

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GENERAL AND

SAFETY

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INFORMATION

Identification numbers

Primary Identification (PRI-ID)

number ...................................................1-1

Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............1-1

Engine serial number .............................1-1

Important labels

Label location .........................................1-2

Warning labels .......................................1-3

Caution labels ........................................1-6

Other labels ............................................1-7

Safety information

Limitations on who may operate the

watercraft ................................................1-8

Cruising limitations .................................1-9

Operation requirements .......................1-10

Recommended equipment ..................1-12

Hazard information ..............................1-13

Watercraft characteristics ....................1-13

Safe boating rules

Enjoy your watercraft responsibly

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Identification numbers

Record your Primary Identification (PRI­ID) number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)
and engine serial number in the spaces pro­vided, to assist you in ordering spare parts
from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep
these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.

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Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number

The PRI-ID number is stamped on a
label 1 attached to the inside of the engine
compartment.

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Hull Identification Number
(HIN)

The HIN is stamped on a plate 2
attached to the hull on the aft, starboard
side.

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Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on
a label 3 attached to the engine unit.

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Label location

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Important labels

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Warning labels

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0A

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Caution labels

BC

D

EF

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Other labels

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K

L M

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Safety information

The safe use and operation of this
watercraft is dependent upon the use of
proper riding techniques, as well as upon
the common sense, good judgment, and
expertise of the operator. Before using
this watercraft, make sure that its use is
permitted under local laws, bylaws and
regulations and always operate the
watercraft in full conformity with any
requirements and limitations imposed.
Every operator should know the follow­ing requirements before riding the water­craft.

Before operating the watercraft, read this

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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding

Practice Guide, and all warning and cau-

tion labels on the watercraft. These mate-

rials should give you an understanding of

the watercraft and its operation.

Never allow anyone to operate this water-

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craft until they too have read this Owner’s/

Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice

Guide and all warning and caution labels.

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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft

Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-

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tor age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.

This watercraft is designed to carry the

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operator and one passenger. Never
exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 2 persons to ride the watercraft
at one time.

Maximum load: 160 kg (353 lb)

Load is the total weight of cargo, opera­tor and passenger.

Do not operate the watercraft with a pas-

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senger on board until you have consider­able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with a passenger
requires more skill. Take the time to
become accustomed to the handling
characteristics of the watercraft before
trying any difficult maneuvers.

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Cruising limitations

Scan constantly for people, objects, and

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other watercraft. Be alert for conditions

that limit your visibility or block your vision

of others.

Operate defensively at safe speeds and

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keep a safe distance away from people,

objects, and other watercraft.

Do not follow directly behind watercraft or

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other boats.

Do not go near others to spray or splash

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them with water.

Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers

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that make it hard for others to avoid you or

understand where you are going.

Avoid areas with submerged objects or

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shallow water.

Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-

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sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss

of control, ejection, and collision.

This is a high performance boat—not a

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toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or

waves can increase the risk of back/spinal

injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and bro-

ken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not

jump wakes or waves.

Do not operate the watercraft in rough

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water, bad weather or when visibility is
poor; this may lead to an accident caus­ing injury or death. Be alert to the possi­bility of adverse weather. Take note of
weather forecasts and the prevailing
weather conditions before setting out on
your watercraft.
As with any water sport, you should not

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ride your watercraft without someone else
near by. If you ride further than swimming
distance from shore, you should ride 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

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60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.

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This watercraft is not equipped with light-

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ing required for night operation. Do not

operate the watercraft after sunset or

before dawn, otherwise you increase the

risk of colliding with another boat, which

could result in severe injury or death.

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Operation requirements

All riders must wear an authority-

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approved PFD that is suitable for personal
watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal

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injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into
rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing
includes 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.

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Authority-approved PFD

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Wetsuit bottom

Eye protection is recommended to keep

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wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water­craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.

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You must decide whether to wear a hel-

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met while you ride for recreation. You

should know that a helmet could help pro-

tect 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 col-

lision 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

water, commonly known as “bucketing,”

and the resulting strain on your neck

could cause choking, severe and perma-

nent neck injuries, or death. A helmet

could also increase 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

potential safety benefits outweigh its

potential risks for you? Consider your par-

ticular riding conditions. Consider factors

such as your riding environment and your

riding style and ability. Also consider the

likelihood of traffic congestion, and the

water surface conditions. If you decide to

wear a helmet based upon your riding cir-

cumstances, choose one carefully. Look

for a helmet designed for personal water-

craft use, if possible. If you will be engag-

ing in closed-course competition, follow

the helmet requirements of the sanction-

ing organization.

NEVER operate the watercraft after con-

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suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of

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the watercraft, always perform the pre­operation checks listed on page 3-5
before operating the watercraft.
The operator and passenger should

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always keep both feet in the footwell when
the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your
feet increases your chances of losing your
balance, and your feet being hit by objects
outside the watercraft. Do not give a ride
to a child whose feet cannot reach the
floor of the footwell.

Passenger should firmly hold on to the

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operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it

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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!

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Modifications to your watercraft may

reduce safety and reliability, and render

the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.

Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

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to wrist and keep it free from the handle-

bars so that the engine stops if the opera-

tor falls off. After riding, remove the

engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to

avoid accidental starting or unauthorized

use by children or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay

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away from swimming areas. Swimmers

are hard to see and you could acciden-

tally hit someone in the water.

Avoid being hit by another boat! You

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should always take the responsibility to

watch for traffic; other boaters may not be

watching for you. If they do not see you,

or you maneuver more quickly than other

boaters expect, you risk a collision.

Maintain a safe distance from other boats

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or watercraft, and also watch for boats’ ski

ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe

boating rules” and be sure to check

behind you before making a turn. (See

Safe boating rules on page 1-14.)

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Recommended equipment

The following items should be carried on

board your watercraft:

Sound-signaling device

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You should carry a whistle or other sound­signaling device that can be used to sig­nal other boats.
Visual distress signals

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It is recommended that an authority­approved pyrotechnic device be stored in
a waterproof container on your watercraft.
A mirror can also be used as an emer­gency signal. Contact your Yamaha
dealer for more information.
Watch

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A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating.
Towline

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A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.

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Hazard information

When transporting or storing your water-

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craft, always place the fuel cock knob in

the “OFF” position, otherwise gasoline

may overflow from the carburetor.

Never start the engine or let it run for any

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length of time in an enclosed area.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,

a colorless, odorless gas that may cause

loss of consciousness and death within a

short time. Always operate the watercraft

in an open area.

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Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing

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the throttle completely produces only min­imum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds
above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
You may still have some turning ability
immediately after releasing the throttle,
but once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer respond to han­dlebar input until you open the throttle
again or you reach a trolling speed. Prac­tice turning in an open area without
obstructions until you have a good feel for
this maneuver.
This watercraft are water-jet propelled.

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The jet pump is directly connected to the
engine. This means that jet thrust will pro­duce some movement whenever the
engine is running. There is no “neutral”
position.
Keep away from intake grate 1 while the

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engine is on. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, or PFD straps can become
entangled in moving parts resulting in
severe injury or drowning.
Never insert any object into the jet thrust

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nozzle 2 while the engine is running.
Severe injury or death could result from
coming in contact with the rotating parts
of the jet pump.

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Stop the engine and remove the clip 3

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from the engine shut-off switch 4 before

removing any debris or weeds, which may

have collected around the jet intake.

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Safe boating rules

Your Yamaha watercraft is legally consid­ered a powerboat. Operation of the water­craft must be in accordance with the rules
and regulations governing the waterway on
which it is used.

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Enjoy your watercraft

responsibly

You share the areas you enjoy when
riding your watercraft with others and with
nature. So your enjoyment includes a
responsibility to treat these other people,
and the lands, waters, and wildlife with
respect and courtesy.

Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the excit­ing splash of your wake can make waves
others won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep a
respectful distance from fishermen, other
boats, swimmers, and populated beaches.
When travel in areas like these is unavoid­able, ride slowly and obey all laws.

Remember that pollution can be harmful
to the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
where a spill could cause damage to nature.
Remove your watercraft from the water and
move it away from the shoreline before refu­eling. And keep your surroundings pleasant
for the people and wildlife that share the
waterways: don’t litter!

When you ride responsibly, with respect
and courtesy for others, you help ensure
that our waterways stay open for the enjoy­ment of a variety of recreational opportuni­ties.

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FEATURES AND

FUNCTIONS

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Location of main components

Operation of controls and other
functions

Seat ........................................................2-5

Hood .......................................................2-6

Fuel tank filler cap ..................................2-6

Oil tank filler cap .....................................2-6

Fuel cock knob .......................................2-7

Engine stop switch .................................2-8

Engine shut-off switch ............................2-8

Choke lever ............................................2-8

Throttle lever ..........................................2-9

Start switch ............................................. 2-9

Cooling water pilot outlet .....................2-10

Steering system ...................................2-10

Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)

selector .................................................2-11

Handgrip ...............................................2-12

Engine overheat warning system ........ 2-13

Multifunction information center ..........2-15

Tachometer ..........................................2-16

Speedometer .......................................2-16

Reset button .........................................2-16

Fuel meter ............................................2-17

Hour meter ...........................................2-17

Fuel warning indicator ..........................2-18

Oil warning indicator ............................2-18

Engine overheat warning indicator ...... 2-19

Storage compartments ........................2-20

Yamaha Adjustable Sponson

(Y.A.S.) .................................................2-21

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Location of main components

Handlebars

1

Use to control direction.

Fuel tank filler cap

2

Rope hole

3

Footwell

4

Use to place feet for balance.

Intake grate

5

Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.

Speed sensor

6

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Cooling water pilot outlet

1

Use to verify cooling water flow.

Bow eye

2

Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.

Front storage compartment

3

Hood

4

Jet intake

5

Handgrip

6

Seat

7

Glove compartment

8

Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (Y.A.S.)

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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

1

Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.

Engine stop switch

2

Push to stop the engine normally.

Clip

3

Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci­dental starting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.

Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector

4

Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.

Engine shut-off switch

5

Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis­able it from starting.

Start switch

6

Push to start the engine.

Multifunction information center

7

Use to check watercraft operation.

Throttle lever

8

Use to accelerate and decelerate.

Choke lever

9

Oil tank filler cap

0

Fuel cock knob

A

Stern drain plugs

B

Use to drain water in the bilge when the water­craft is on dry land.

Jet thrust nozzle

C

Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.

Ride plate

D

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Spark plugs/Spark plug caps

1

Electrical box

2

Protects electrical components from water.

Flush hose connector

3

Use to flush the engine cooling water pas­sages.

Spark plug lead

4

Muffler

5

Fuel filter

6

Fuel tank

7

Oil tank

8

Battery

9

Fire extinguisher container

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Water separator

A

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Operation of controls and

other functions

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Seat

There is a seat latch 1 at the rear of the

seat to remove the seat.

To remove the seat:

Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the

seat off.

To install the seat:

Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the stay on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place securely.

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before operating the watercraft.

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Hood

To open the hood, push the latch 1

down, and then lift the hood up.

To close the hood, push the hood down to

lock it in place.

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Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.

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Fuel tank filler cap

To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it

counterclockwise.

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Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water­craft.

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Oil tank filler cap

To remove the oil tank filler cap 2, turn it

counterclockwise.

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Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop­erly secured before operating the watercraft.

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Fuel cock knob

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel

tank to the carburetors.

The fuel cock knob 1 positions are

explained as follows and are shown in the
illustration.

OFF:

With the fuel cock knob in this position,

fuel does not flow. Always turn the fuel cock
knob to this position when the engine is not
running.

ON:

With the fuel cock knob in this position,

fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the fuel
cock knob to this position when starting the
engine and operating the watercraft.

RES:

This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock

knob in this position, the fuel reserve is
made available. Turn the fuel cock knob to
this position if you run out of fuel while oper­ating the watercraft. When this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible and be sure to
turn the fuel cock knob back to “ON”!

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