2007 YAMAHA GP1300R ESP

Important manual information
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the PWC
manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC manufacturer that the craft model and
engine(s) mentioned above comply with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified and are in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type-
examination certificate(s) has(have) been issued.
Name / title:T. Tsuchiya / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf
of the PWC manufacturer or his authorized representative)
Signature: (or an equivalent marking)
Date and place of issue: 1st / September / 2006, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE(S) COVERED
BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Combustion cycle: 2 stroke 4 stroke
Unique engine identification number(s)
or engine family code(s) EC Type–examination certificate
(for exhaust)
60T LC*2003/44*10011
ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTSstandards other
normative
document/
methodtechnical
filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and constructionEN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emissions **EN ISO 8178-1:1996
I.C noise emissions **EN ISO 14509
Conformity assessment modules used:
for construction: A
Aa B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
for noise emissions: Aa G H
for exhaust emissions: B+E B+D B+C B+F G H
Other Community Directives applied:
Directive 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),
using the following standards, for emission CISPR12, for generic
immunity EN61000-6-2
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft model Identification Number, starting from
Model name / Commercial name :
GP1300-F / GP1300R Design Category: C D
U S Y A M 01I6A12 7–0-
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 7
Safety information ............................. 9
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .............................. 9
Cruising limitations ....................... 10
Operation requirements ............... 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information ....................... 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Safe boating rules ........................ 15
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 16
Features and functions ................... 17
Location of main components ...... 17
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 21
Seat ................................................. 21
Hood ................................................ 21
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 22
Oil tank filler cap .............................. 22
Engine stop switch .......................... 22
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 22
Start switch ...................................... 23
Throttle lever ................................... 23
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 23
Steering system ............................... 24
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 25
Handgrip .......................................... 26
Bow eye ........................................... 26
Stern rope holes .............................. 27Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 27
Multifunction information center ...... 27
Storage compartments .................... 32
Yamaha Adjustable
Sponsons (YAS) .......................... 33
Operation ......................................... 35
Fuel and oil .................................. 35
Gasoline .......................................... 35
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 36
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 36
Filling the oil tank ............................. 36
Pre-operation checks ................... 38
Pre-operation check list ................... 38
Pre-operation check points .............. 39
Operation ..................................... 45
Engine break-in ............................... 45
Launching the watercraft ................. 46
Starting the engine .......................... 46
Stopping the engine ........................ 48
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 48
Operating your watercraft ............ 48
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 48
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 48
Riding with a passenger .................. 49
Starting the watercraft ..................... 50
Boarding and starting in
deep water ................................... 51
Capsized watercraft ......................... 54
Turning the watercraft ..................... 55
Stopping the watercraft ................... 56
Beaching the watercraft ................... 57
Docking the watercraft ..................... 57
Rough water operation .................... 57
Post-operation care ...................... 58
Transporting ................................. 59
Maintenance and care .................... 60
Storage ........................................ 60
Flushing the cooling system ............ 60
Lubrication ....................................... 61
Fuel system ..................................... 61
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General and important labels
2
EJU30320
Model information EJU30330Builder’s plate
Part of the information is given on the builder’s
plate affixed on the craft. A full explanation of
this information is given in the relevant sec-
tions of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associat-
ed wave heights (significant wave heights up
to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following NOTE).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
NOTE:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,which approximately corresponds to the wave
height estimated by an experienced observer.
However, some waves will be double this
height.
1Builder’s plate location
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Safety information
13

Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the water-
craft unsafe or illegal for use.

Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
wrist and keep it free from the handlebars
so that the engine stops if you, the operator,
fall off. After riding, remove the engine shut-
off cord from the watercraft to avoid acci-
dental starting or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.

Avoid being hit by another boat! You should
always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma-
neuver more quickly than other boaters ex-
pect, you risk a collision.

Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boating
rules” and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 15.)
EJU30840
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:

Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.

Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.

Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.

Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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Safety information
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EJU30860
Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.

Do not start the engine on land if anyone is
behind the watercraft. Hot water and steam
spurting from the exhaust outlet can cause
serious burns.

Do not touch the hot muffler or catalytic
converter during or immediately after en-
gine operation; they can cause serious
burns. In addition, the catalytic converter
becomes hotter after the engine stops be-
fore cooling down.
EJU30890
Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds should
you attempt to steer the watercraft after re-
leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists in turning by continuing to supply
some thrust while the watercraft is deceler-
ating, but you can turn more sharply if you
apply throttle while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.

This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position.

Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.

Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
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Safety information
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EJU30990
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regu-
lated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. And
keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
ple and wildlife that share the waterways:
don’t litter!
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Features and functions
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When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the pilot outlets. If water is not being dis-
charged from the outlets, cooling water may
not be circulating in the engine. When this oc-
curs, stop the engine and check for the cause.
(See pages 29 and 76 for more information.)
NOTE:
If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 20 seconds for the water to reach
the outlets after the engine is started.
EJU31260Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning the
handlebars in the direction you wish to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the angle of
the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direc-
tion of the watercraft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
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Operation
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CAUTION:
ECJ00550
Do not operate the engine at full throttle
for at least 1 minute after the engine has
been restarted. Excessive water in the
bilge can splash into the engine, which
can result in severe damage.
NOTE:
To efficiently discharge water from the engine
compartment, operate the watercraft as
straight as possible and above planing speed
for at least 2 minutes.
EJU36050Turning the watercraft
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of throt-
tle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As
the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you will
have rapidly decreasing ability to steer
without throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after releasing
the throttle lever, but once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer
respond to handlebar input until you ap-
ply throttle again or you reach trolling
speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
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