2001 YAMAHA GP1200 fuel cap

5-2
E
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-9
Choke Lever is moved to on Move back to original
position2-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-14
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-14
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-14
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-14
Cracked, torn, or dam-
agedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
4-20
Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or
indicator blinksFuel level Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Engine oil level Empty Refill immediately 3-4
Oil filter clogged Clean 4-11
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean 5-4
Water temperature
sensor is failedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer2-13
Low battery
voltageBattery voltage low Charge 4-18
Battery terminal con-
nected wrongConnect properly
4-18 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE

5-3
E
Wate rcr af t slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5-4
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
5-4
Fuel filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-14
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-14
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-14
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
4-14
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-9
Bilge Water in bilge Drain 3-7 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE

6-1
E
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-4
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-20
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-20
Adjusting the Yamaha Adjustable
Sponson (Y.A.S.) .................................. 4-22
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-4
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-21
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-23
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-23
Boarding with a passenger.................... 3-24
Bow down.............................................. 2-12
Bow up .................................................. 2-12
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Caution labels ......................................... 1-6
Choke lever ............................................. 2-8
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-14
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-4
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-5
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-10, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-9
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-4
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-19
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-13
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-8
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-14F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front storage compartment ................... 2-20
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-7
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-10
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-17
Fuel system ............................................. 4-3
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-18
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
Glove compartment ............................... 2-21
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-14
Hazard information ................................ 1-12
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hour meter ............................................ 2-17
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-2
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-18
Inspecting the fuel system ....................... 4-9
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-11
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism .......... 4-13
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-2
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18