User manual YAMAHA GP800

[. . . ] Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner's Manual. This manual should be considered a permanent 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 following ways: Q The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! w 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. cC A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the water vehicle. [. . . ] If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust, and possibly damaging jet pump parts. In some cases, the engine may overheat because of lack of cooling water, and damage could result. Engine cooling water is fed to the engine by the jet pump (see pages 5-3). w Before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas, shut off the engine and remove the lock plate from the engine stop lanyard switch. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump. 3-7 E EJU00915a e q w GP7-074 Switches First, place the vehicle in the water to provide adequate engine cooling. Push the starter switch 1 and start the engine, then push the engine stop switch 2. Restart the engine and pull the engine stop switch lanyard on your left wrist to remove the lock plate 3 from the engine stop lanyard switch. Verify that the engine stops immediately, when the engine stop switch pushed or the lock plate remove from the engine stop lanyard switch. Be sure the lanyard is in good condition with no frayed or broken parts. A damaged lanyard must be replaced; it should never be repaired or tied together. EJU00453a Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water comes out from the outlet(s) while engine is running in the water. Refer to page 2-9 for correct operation of the device. GU0-023 EJU00454 WARNING 5 4 3 2 1 0 67 8 1000 r/min A/ SET B Multifunction meter Check the operation of multifunction meter. Refer to page 2-13 "MULTIFUNCTION METER" for correct meter operation. MODE C mph GP7-075 3-8 E EJU00455 OPERATION w Before operating your water vehicle, become familiar with all controls. Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running. 7) As soon as the engine starts to run, release the starter button at once. The starter button returns to its home position automatically. cC 8 Never push the starter switch while the engine is running. The battery will be quickly discharged, and it will be impossible to start the engine. If the engine does not start after five seconds of cranking, release the starter button. Wait at least 15 seconds before trying to start the engine again. 3-13 E After the engine is warm, push the choke knob in fully, to its original position. 8) EJU00666a STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine, release the throttle lever, then push and hold the engine stop switch (red button) with your left hand. When the red button is pushed the ignition stops, which stops the engine. GP7-082 NOTE: If leaving the water vehicle, choose the "LOCK" mode on multifunction meter by setting PADLOC, and remove the engine stop switch lanyard to deter unauthorized use. To set the mode, refer to "PADLOC" of "MULTIFUNCTION METER". 3-14 E EJU00466 EJU00472 RIDING YOUR WATER VEHICLE LEARNING TO RIDE YOUR WATER VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER VEHICLE Riding your water vehicle requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Riding your new water vehicle can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. [. . . ] In addition, each Yamaha water vehicle dealer is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work. The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request. The unit has to be inspected and re-registered by an authorized Yamaha water vehicle dealer for the policy to remain effective. CUSTOMER SERVICE If your water vehicle requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha water vehicle dealer within the continental United States. [. . . ]