2018 YAMAHA GP1800 engine overheat

Operation
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EJU40242After removing the watercraft from
the water
NOTICE
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from the cooling water pas-
sages.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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Emergency proceduresEJU44590Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the water-
craft above trolling speed until they have
been removed.
[ECJ00654]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the
watercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: When turning the watercraft
on its side, support the bow so that
the handlebars are not bent or dam-
aged.
[ECJ02690]
(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 78
B
Battery care.............................................. 80
Battery checks ......................................... 60
Battery, jumping ....................................... 94
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 77
Bilge water check..................................... 60
Bilge water, draining ................................ 53
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 53
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 54
Boarding alone ......................................... 73
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 76
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 73
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 74
Bow eye ................................................... 44
Bow storage compartment ...................... 45
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 76
Check engine warning ............................. 40
Cleaning ................................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 80
Cleat ......................................................... 44
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 65
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 29
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 11
E
Electric trim system.................................. 33
Emergency procedures ............................ 93
Engine break-in ........................................ 56
Engine compartment check ..................... 59
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 84
Engine idling speed check ....................... 66
Engine oil ................................................. 52
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 88
Engine oil level check............................... 60
Engine oil requirements ........................... 52
Engine overheat warning ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 62
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 60
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 42
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 64
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 63
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 79
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check........................................ 59
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 39
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks ................................. 59
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 95
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 67
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 46
H
Handgrip .................................................. 43
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 65
Hour meter ............................................... 40
Hull and deck check ................................ 64
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 93
Jet intake checks ..................................... 64
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 64
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 94
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 68
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 67
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 69
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 83
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