2001 YAMAHA GP1200 air filter

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Inspecting the fuel system
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive.
Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks,
or malfunctions. If any problem is found, do
the necessary repair or replacement as
required. If repair is necessary, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Check:
●Carburetor for leakage.
●Fuel pump for malfunction or leakage.
●Fuel tank for water or dirt.
●Fuel tank for damage, cracks or leakage.
●Fuel hose joint for leakage.
●Fuel hose for cracks or other damage.
●Fuel filter for leakage.
●Fuel cock for leakage.
●Air vent check valve for leakage.
●Fuel tank filler cap for damage.
WARNING
Failure to check for and repair any fuel
leakage may result in fire or explosion.

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Inspecting the oil injection
system
Check the oil injection system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer repair the oil injection sys-
tem.
Check:
●Oil tank for damage, cracks or leakage.
●Oil tank for water or dirt.
●Oil hose and joint for damage or cracks.
●Oil filter for dirt.
●Oil pump for leakage.
Oil tank
Check the oil tank for leakage or water in
the tank. If water is found in the oil injection
system or if the oil tank needs to be cleaned
have a Yamaha dealer service the water-
craft.
Oil filter
Check the oil filter 1 for dirt and clogs. If
the oil filter is clogged, remove it from the oil
tank together with the oil level sender and
clean it.

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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-8
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-21
Battery Run down Recharge 4-18
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-18
Terminal corroded Clean —
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Micro-com-
puterOverheat mode Cool down engine
2-13
Starter motor turns over
Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn the fuel cock to
“ON”2-7
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-9
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-14
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-14
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Choke Choke valve can not be
closed surely by lever
operationHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer —