2022 YAMAHA GP1800R SVHO engine oil

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
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
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19 Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24 Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 24
Engine start/stop switch ................. 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever ........................................ 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 26
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 27
Water separator................................ 27
Watercraft operation ...................... 29Watercraft operation functions ..... 29
Shift system ..................................... 29
Electric trim system .......................... 31
Watercraft operation modes ......... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E.
(thrust directional enhancer) ......... 33
No-wake mode ................................. 34
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39 Multifunction information center ... 39
Operation buttons ............................ 39
Display.............................................. 39
Home screen ................................... 41
Information screen .......................... 41
Drive control mode screen .............. 42
Setting menu screen ....................... 42
Engine lock screen .......................... 43
Warning function .............................. 44
Audio system (equipped models) ..................... 46
Audio control .................................... 46
Equipment operation ...................... 48Equipment..................................... 48
Seats ................................................ 48
Handgrip........................................... 49
Reboarding grip................................ 49
Reboarding step ............................... 49
Bow eye............................................ 50
Stern eyes ........................................ 50
Cleat ................................................. 50
Storage compartments .................... 51
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 53
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 55Fuel requirements ......................... 55
Fuel................................................... 55
Engine oil requirements ................ 57
Engine oil .......................................... 57
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Table of contents
Draining the bilge water ................ 59
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 59
Draining the bilge water on water .... 59
Transporting on a trailer ................ 60
First-time operation ........................ 61 Engine break-in ............................. 61
Pre-operation checks ..................... 62
Pre-operation checklist .................... 62
Pre-operation check points........... 64
Pre-launch checks ........................... 64
Post-launch checks ......................... 69
Operation ......................................... 71 Operating your watercraft ............. 71
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 71
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 71
Riding position ................................. 72
Launching the watercraft ................. 72
Starting the engine on water ............ 72
Stopping the engine ......................... 73
Leaving the watercraft...................... 73
Operating the watercraft .................. 73
Turning the watercraft ...................... 74
Stopping the watercraft ................... 75
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 76
Boarding the watercraft ................... 77
Starting off........................................ 79
Capsized watercraft ......................... 80
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 81
Operating in weeded areas .............. 81
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 82
Care and storage............................. 83Post-operation care ...................... 83
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 84
Battery care ...................................... 84
Long-term storage ........................ 86
Cleaning ........................................... 86
Lubrication ....................................... 86
Rustproofing ..................................... 87
Maintenance .................................... 88 Maintenance ................................. 88
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 88
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 90
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 92
Specifications .................................. 93 Specifications ............................... 93
Trouble recovery ............................. 95 Troubleshooting ............................ 95
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 95
Emergency procedures ................ 98
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 98
Raising the reverse gate .................. 99
Jumping the battery ......................... 99
Towing the watercraft..................... 100
Submerged watercraft ................... 100
Index............................................... 102
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Safety information
18
EJU30992
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,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, 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 enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, 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 reg-
ulated 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. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people 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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Description
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Engine compartment
12
8
567 3
4
9
1
Dipstick (page 57)
2 Engine oil filler cap (page 57)
3 Seat storage compartment (page 52)
4 Battery (page 65)
5 Engine cover
6 Fuel tank
7 Water separator (page 27)
8 Spark plug/Ignition coil
9 Flushing hose connector (page 83)
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Instrument operation
44
center display. (See page 24 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU45992Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
start the engine again, or push the “OK” but-
ton of the touchpad control.
Fuel level warning
If the amount of remaining fuel is low, the low-
est fuel level segment blinks orange, “Low
Fuel” is displayed on the right side of the fuel
level meter, and the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently. If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 55
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
Battery voltage warning
If the battery voltage is less than 12 volts or
more than 18 volts when the engine is not
running, the voltage display of the voltmeter
blinks.
If the battery voltage warning is activated,
have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
Check engine warning “ ”
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, “ ” is shown in the warning bar,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
1
“OK” button
1
14.3V
RPM
x1000
km/h
Low
Fuel
10.8V
RPM
x1000
km/h
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Instrument operation
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shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad control
to display a description of the warning in the
center display.
Engine overheat warning “ ”
If the engine temperature rises
significantly, “ ” and “ ” are shown in the
warning bar, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
If there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 98 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP
While the engine overheat warning is acti-
vated, the maximum engine speed is limit-
ed.
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad con-
trol to display a description of the warning
in the center display.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
If the oil pressure drops significantly, “ ”
and “ ” are shown in the warning bar, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 57 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP
While the oil pressure warning is activated,
the maximum engine speed is limited.
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad con-
trol to display a description of the warning
in the center display.
Other warnings (communication errors,
exceeding the maintenance intervals, and
so on) “ ”
If any other malfunction is detected or if the
engine has been operated for more than 50
hours since the last maintenance, the warn-
ing bar is shown instead of the tachometer
value display, “ ” is shown, and the buzz-
er sounds intermittently.
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Operation and handling requirements
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EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU41514Engine oilECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
TIP
When the engine is operated at high speeds,
some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
to check the engine oil level.
Why Yamalube
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
electronics and track testing, and have them
develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn- thetic oils have their own distinct characters
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps make
Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha engine. Checking the engine oil level
EWJ00341
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.
ECJ01002
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely level
position on land with the engine
stopped. If the engine was running, allow
the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 min-
utes or more before checking the oil lev-
el.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API SG, SH, SJ, SL
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Operation and handling requirements
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(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipsticktube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.
(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re- move it. (7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
1
2
1Engine oil filler cap
1
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