2003 YAMAHA GP800R Owners Manual

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1Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
2Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
3Front storage compartment
4Hood
5Jet intake
6Handgrip
7Seat
8Glove compartment
9Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (Y.A.S.)
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1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
2Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
3Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
5Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
6Start switch
Push to start the engine.
7Multifunction information center
Use to check watercraft operation.8Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
9Choke lever
0Oil tank filler cap
AFuel cock knob
BStern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
CJet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
DRide plate
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1Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
2Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
3Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler
6Fuel filter
7Fuel tank8Oil tank
9Battery
0Fire extinguisher container
AWater separator
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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.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is properly secured
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.
NOTE:@ 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.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap 2, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly 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. Tur n the fuel cock knob to
this position if you run out of fuel while oper-
ating 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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Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine
shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (black button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
WARNING@
Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your wrist and the clip to the engine
shut-off switch BEFORE starting the
engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the
engine or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others, always remove the clip
from the shut-off switch when the
engine is not running.
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Choke lever
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the
choke.
Move the lever 1 in direction a to turn
the choke on.
Move the lever in direction b to turn the
choke off.
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Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever 1 to increase
engine speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease
engine speed or to return it to the idle posi-
tion.
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Start switch
Push the start switch 1 (green button) to
start the engine.
NOTE:@ The engine will not start when the clip is
removed from the engine shut-off switch.
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