2003 YAMAHA GP1200 fuel cap

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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
TBC-F0X7ETROUBLE 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 wiring4-22
Battery Run down Recharge 4-19
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-19
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 dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-15
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-15
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Choke Choke valve can not be
closed surely by lever
operationHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Choke Lever is moved to on Move back to original
position2-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-15
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-15
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-15
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-15
Cracked, torn, or dam-
agedReplace
—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
4-21
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 4-12
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean 5-4
Water temperature
sensor is failedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer2-13
Low battery
voltageBattery voltage low Charge 4-19
Battery terminal con-
nected wrongConnect properly
4-19 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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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 dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-15
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-15
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-15
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
4-15
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Bilge Water in bilge Drain 3-7 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-2
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-21
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-21
Adjusting the Yamaha Adjustable
Sponson (Y.A.S.) .................................. 4-23
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-22
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
Choke lever ............................................. 2-8
Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs ............................................ 4-15
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-4
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-10, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-8
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 ............................................... 4-11
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-17
Fuel system ............................................. 4-3
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
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 ................................................ 2-12
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.......................................... 4-13
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-19
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle .... 4-13
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-12
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism .......... 4-14
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
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