2022 YAMAHA GP1800R SVHO engine

Maintenance
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EJU43103Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 92
Oil filter Replace √92
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Electric trim rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Thr

ottle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
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Maintenance
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*1: Whichever comes first.
*2: Check every 200 hours.
Perform the pre-operation checks and post-operation checks before performing periodic
maintenance.
Exhaust systemCheck for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps √
—
Breather hose Check breather hose and
clamps
√
—
Impeller Check for bends, dam-
age, and foreign material
√
—
Drive shaft spline Check for damage and lu-
bricate splines
√
—
Jet pump bearings Check bearings and
grease condition
√
—
Jet thrust nozzle Check movement, and lu-
bricate
√
—
Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs
and damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
strainer
√
—
Stern drain plugs Check O-rings √—
Anode Check for corrosion, and
clean
√
*2 —
Valve clearance Check and adjust √ *2 —
Rubber coupling Check for cracks, inden-
tations, looseness, and
noise √
—
Engine mount Check for damage and
peeling
√
—
Item Operation
Initial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
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Maintenance
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EJU36943Engine oil and oil filterEWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
ECJ00992
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capaci-
ty:Maximum people on board: 3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and
weight: Length: 3.35 m (131.9 in)
Width: 1.24 m (48.8 in)
Height: 1.20 m (47.2 in)
Dry weight: 332 kg (732 lb) (GP1800R SVHO)
340 kg (750 lb) (GP1800R SVHO with
audio)
Performance: Maximum output (according to ISO
8665/SAE J1228): 183.9 kW at 7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption: 80.7 L/h (21.3 US gal/h,
17.8 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 0.87 hour
Trolling speed: 1250 ±100 r/min
Engine: Engine type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine displacement: 1812 cm³
Bore × stroke: 86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.36–0.45 mm (0.0142–0.0177 in)
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system: T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK): LFR7A
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity: 12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit: Propulsion system: Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation: Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle: 24+24 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle: -5, -3, 0, 3, 6 °
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Specifications
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Fuel and oil:Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON): 91
Minimum octane rating (RON): 95
Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API: API SG, SH, SJ, SL
Fuel tank total capacity: 70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter re-
placement: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter re-
placement: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity: 5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU46470Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
24
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
25
Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Battery Run down Recharge84
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
84
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 84
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release25
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
RiDE lever Squeezed Release25
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 55
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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Trouble recovery
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
55
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning is dis-
played Fuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 55
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 45
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
98
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 44
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeDrive control mode
activated
Deactivate or adjust
drive control mode 36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 98 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
98
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
45
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
45
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
55
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Audio system does
not activate
(equipped models) Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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