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To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of theseat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter is facing rearward.
WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00022]
EJU37383
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34866Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
returns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to support
1 Handgrip
1 Reboarding grip
1
1
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the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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Use the reboarding step only to bo YAMAHA GP1800R SVHO 2022 Owners Manual Equipment operation
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the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01212]
ECJ00743
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34874Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency. (See page 100 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34883Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
EJU40423Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the
cleat to lift the watercraft. The cleat is not
designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the cleat breaks, the watercraft
could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ01511]
1 Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1 Stern eye
1
1
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EJU31685Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
The storage compartments are not designed
to be waterproof. If you carry objects that
must be kept dry, put them in a waterproof
bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU45250Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
EJU46000Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
To open the glove compartment:
Push the glove compartment latch forward,
and then lift up the lid.
1Cleat
1 Hood latch
1
1
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity: 92.0 L (24.3 US gal, 20.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
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To close the glove compartment:
Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compart-
ment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom ofthe glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in it original position.
EJU46011Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment is located un-
der the rear seat.
The storage compartment is removable.
To open the seat storage compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 48 forseat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Push the latch forward, and then lift up the lid and remove it.
1Glove compartment latch
1 Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:10.2 L (2.7 US gal, 2.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
1Drain plug
1 Lid
2 Latch
1
2
1
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To close the seat storage compartment:
(1) Insert the projections on the lid into theslots on the seat storage compartment.
(2) Push the rear of the lid down. (3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU46030Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
To use the fire extinguisher holder and
cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then liftup the rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex- tinguisher from the fire extinguisher cov-
er.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the fire ex- tinguisher cover, and then securely fas-
ten the fire extinguisher with the band.
(4) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
1Seat storage compartment
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:5.4 L (1.4 US gal, 1.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1Hood latch
1 Fire extinguisher holder and cover
2 Band
1
2
1
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hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
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EJU31823
Fuel requirementsEJU45241FuelEWJ00283
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
ECJ01870
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Use only gasoline with a minimum pump
octane number of 91 or a minimum re-
search octane number of 95. Low-oc-
tane gasoline can seriously damage the
engine.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a
research octane number of 95 or higher. Ifknocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline
of a different brand.
TIP
This mark identifies the recommended fuel
for this watercraft as specified by European
regulation (EN228).
Check that the gasoline nozzle has the
same identifier when fueling.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and gasohol containing meth-
anol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
the ethanol content does not exceed 10%
and the fuel meets th
e minimum octane rat-
ings. E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% eth-
anol and therefore must not be used in this
watercraft. All ethanol blends containing
more than 10% ethanol can cause fuel sys-
tem damage or engine performance prob-
lems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con- taining methanol because it can cause fuel Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 91
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
95 (Research octane number)
E5E10
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system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do notstand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the fuel level. (See page 48 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(5) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank. (6) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it
heats up, heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank.
Do not leave the watercraft with a full
tank in direct sunlight.
(7) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth.
(8) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight- ening it until it clicks.
(9) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Top of the fuel tank
1 Top of the fuel tank
2 Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
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