Yamaha WaveRunner GP1800R HO Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download

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Trouble recovery

EJU34562

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.

EJU43513

Troubleshooting chart

Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.

TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

PAGE

Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)

Yamaha Se-
curity System

Lock mode selected

Select unlock mode

Engine shut-
off switch

Clip not in place

Install clip

Fuse

Burned out

Replace fuse and
check wiring

Battery

Run down

Recharge

Poor terminal con-
nections

Tighten as required

Terminal corroded

Clean or replace

Starter motor

Faulty

Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer

—

Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)

Throttle lever

Squeezed

Release

Faulty

Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer

—

RiDE lever

Squeezed

Release

Faulty

Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer

—

Fuel

Fuel tank empty

Refill as soon as pos-
sible

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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Summary of Contents for WaveRunner GP1800R HO

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2020 WaveRunner GP1800R HO F2W F8199 76 E0 UF2W76E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2W76E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 3: ...ed Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55012 2007 A1 2009 Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D A1 A1 B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H EN 61000 6 1 2007 Model Name 6EW Combustion...

Page 4: ...hat must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer EJU45451 Engine data recording This model s ECM stores ce...

Page 5: ...al should be considered a perma nent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold EJU30234 WaveRunner GP1800R HO OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2020 by Yama...

Page 6: ...h 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 RiDE lever 28 Steering system 28 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Water separator 29 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Shift system 31 Elect...

Page 7: ...77 After removing the watercraft from the water 78 Care and storage 79 Post operation care 79 Flushing the cooling water passages 79 Cleaning the watercraft 80 Battery care 80 Long term storage 83 Cl...

Page 8: ...ation pro cedures and page 47 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL VX1800A V GP1800R HO EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached...

Page 9: ...A full explana tion of this information is given in the relevant sections of this manual Design category of this personal water craft C Category C This watercraft is designed to operate in winds up to...

Page 10: ...e 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 dou ble this height...

Page 11: ...labels 4 EJU30454 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If you have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 4 8 11 1 3 7 5 12 2 9 13 6 10 UF2W76E0 book Page 4 Wednesday...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 UF2W76E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 6 3 4 2 UF2W76E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 7 F0V U41DB 12 F1S U415B 11 5 6 7 F3V U416A 10 UF2W76E0 book Page 7 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 8 EJU44232 Other labels F1B U41F5 21 B16 F811S 00 E5 B4F F817K 00 E10 6EY 43394 10 0499 8 9 10 12 11 UF2W76E0 book Page 8 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 16: ...General and important labels 9 The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter 13 UF2W76E0 book Page 9 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 17: ...they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30743 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Make sure that the operat...

Page 18: ...d you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects as with other powerboats you need t...

Page 19: ...into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle You must wear shorts with neoprene wet suit material to keep water from being forcefully injected into the...

Page 20: ...peti tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the waterc...

Page 21: ...les and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down See Safe boating rules on page 18 EJU30841 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...e 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 d...

Page 24: ...bright ly colored one so boat operators can see the person being pulled The wakeboarder or water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal in juries can occur if water is forced into body...

Page 25: ...a standard ski rope away from any potential hazard The operators of boats and other water craft may not be aware that you are pulling a wakeboarder or water skier Together with the spotter pay attent...

Page 26: ...e 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...

Page 27: ...a wake Bow The front end of the watercraft Stern The rear end of the watercraft Starboard The right side of the watercraft when facing forward Port The left side of the watercraft when facing forward...

Page 28: ...terior 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Hood 2 Fuel filler cap page 49 3 Handlebar 4 Front seat page 42 5 Rear seat page 42 6 Footwell 7 Sponson 8 Gunwale 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 10 Bow eye page 44...

Page 29: ...atform 2 Cleat page 44 3 Handgrip page 43 4 Stern eye page 44 5 Stern drain plug page 54 6 Reverse gate page 31 7 Jet thrust nozzle 8 Ride plate 9 Reboarding step page 43 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake gra...

Page 30: ...switch page 27 5 Clip page 27 6 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 27 7 Engine stop switch page 27 8 Electric trim down switch page 33 9 Rearview mirror 10 Multifunction information center page 37 11 T...

Page 31: ...tion coil 3 Engine oil filler cap page 52 4 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 47 5 Air filter case 6 Water separator page 29 7 Fuel tank 8 Dipstick page 52 9 Engine cover 10 Battery page...

Page 32: ...mote control transmitter is not completely waterproof Do not sub merge the transmitter or operate it un derwater If the transmitter is submerged dry it with a soft dry cloth and then check that it is...

Page 33: ...TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 35 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated whi...

Page 34: ...y children or others EJU42323 Start switch 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 engin...

Page 35: ...squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43342 RiDE lever When the RiDE lever is squeezed the reverse gate lowers and the watercraft starts...

Page 36: ...ling speed EJU35975 Cooling water pilot outlet When the engine is running some of the cooling water that is circulated in the engine is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet There is a coolin...

Page 37: ...rator 2 Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water Catch the draining water in the drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth so that it does not spill into the engine compartment If any wate...

Page 38: ...lowers and de flects the water jet being discharged from the jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neutral When the throttle le ver is squeezed the reverse gate rises and...

Page 39: ...1 Release the RiDE lever 2 Squeeze the throttle lever The reverse gate will rise completely the engine speed will increase the watercraft will start moving forward and the F for ward shift indicator...

Page 40: ...Electric trim system The electric trim up switch and electric trim down switch are located at the left handlebar grip and are operated to change the vertical angle of the jet thrust nozzle which adju...

Page 41: ...ate is in the neutral posi tion lightly squeeze the throttle lever so that the watercraft moves forward 2 Push the electric trim up switch or elec tric trim down switch to select the de sired trim ang...

Page 42: ...icator light of the multifunc tion information center See page 37 for in formation on the multifunction information center TIP If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction inf...

Page 43: ...c onds Once the beeper sounds two times and the UNLOCK indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indica tor light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is deactivated When the Low RPM Mode is...

Page 44: ...eceive any operation input within 25 sec onds after the engine stops the center will turn off and enter a standby state When the engine is started again the displays return to their state before the c...

Page 45: ...ents on the meter show the engine speed EJU43891 Shift indicator This indicator shows the reverse gate shift positions F forward N neutral and R reverse See page 31 for shifting proce dures EJU44010 T...

Page 46: ...ittently for 30 seconds If the fuel level warning is activated refill the fuel tank as soon as possible See page 49 for information on filling the fuel tank After the fuel tank is refilled the warning...

Page 47: ...ge of water stop the engine and then check the jet intake for clogging See page 93 for information on the jet intake NOTICE If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating consult a Yama...

Page 48: ...ays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly Lo is displayed on the voltmeter and the information display hour meter and indicator lights turn off If the battery voltag...

Page 49: ...p and then lift up the rear of the seat 2 Pull the seat rearward and remove it To install the rear seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck 2 Push the rear of...

Page 50: ...t 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 EJU34865 Reboarding step...

Page 51: ...mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 97 for information on towing the watercraft EJU34882 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it...

Page 52: ...m in a wa terproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the wa tercraft EJU43770 Bow storage compartment The bow storage compartment is located un der the h...

Page 53: ...to drain the water into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU43781 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat To open the...

Page 54: ...seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the removable watertight storage compartment 1 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 2 Securely in...

Page 55: ...3 Place the fire extinguisher in the fire ex tinguisher cover and then securely fas ten the fire extinguisher with the band 4 Return the hood to its original position and then push the hood latch down...

Page 56: ...containers TIP This mark identifies the recommended fuel for this watercraft as specified by European regulation EN228 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identifier when fueling Gasohol There ar...

Page 57: ...and then lift up the rear of the hood 5 Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it 6 Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank 7 Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximately 50 mm 2 in from the top of...

Page 58: ...its original position and then push the hood latch down to securely lock it in place Make sure that the fuel filler cap and the hood are se curely closed before using the water craft 11 Securely insta...

Page 59: ...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 Chec...

Page 60: ...il 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...

Page 61: ...uld be damaged allow ing water to enter the engine compart ment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise...

Page 62: ...wns to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes NOTICE Do not at tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the trail...

Page 63: ...nent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 52 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 68 for informa...

Page 64: ...Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 61 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 62 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 62 Remote control...

Page 65: ...ng water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 65 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for...

Page 66: ...e or explosion Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak Ventilate the engine compartment Leave the engine compartment open for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape Make sure that th...

Page 67: ...ipstick See page 52 for information on checking the engine oil level EJU32456 Bilge water check Make sure that no bilge water has collected in the engine compartment If bilge water has collected in th...

Page 68: ...rely held in place EJU32614 Steering system checks Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev eral times to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range and that t...

Page 69: ...returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU40113 Remote control transmitter check Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 26 for Yamaha S...

Page 70: ...e engine starts 3 As soon as the engine starts running push the engine stop switch to make sure that the engine stops immediately 4 Restart the engine and then pull the en gine shut off cord lanyard t...

Page 71: ...r debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 93 for in formation on the jet intake EJU43221 Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for damage...

Page 72: ...ooling water pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 29 for information on the cooling water pilot outlet EJU3271...

Page 73: ...lectric trim system operation procedures EJU40172 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm it up Use the ta chometer in the multifunction information center to make sure that the engine idl...

Page 74: ...n understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or al low more than 3 persons...

Page 75: ...ARNING EWJ01531 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in jury To sta...

Page 76: ...ine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe injury or death EWJ00602 EJU32873 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the cl...

Page 77: ...trol depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is exp...

Page 78: ...attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by con tinuing to supply some thrust while the water craft is decelerating b...

Page 79: ...r watercraft to give you time to stop Do not shut the engine off when slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path To avoid rear end...

Page 80: ...cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise peb bles or sand could be sucked into...

Page 81: ...gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Before boarding the watercraft make sure that the e...

Page 82: ...slowly EJU33084 Starting off WARNING EWJ00713 To avoid collisions Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vi sion of o...

Page 83: ...e watercraft from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the watercraft away from the dock grip the handleb...

Page 84: ...less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 After reaching land...

Page 85: ...ng 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 ter...

Page 86: ...engine could overheat Flush the cooling water passages to prevent them from clogging with salt sand or dirt 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the seats and removable water tig...

Page 87: ...e high pressure water when rinsing the engine or en gine compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00572 3 Drain the water from the engine com partment See page 54 for information on drainin...

Page 88: ...te level Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks If the electrolyte level is low add distilled wa ter to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only di...

Page 89: ...compart ment and hook the battery bands onto the holders 2 Connect the positive battery lead red to the positive battery terminal NOTICE Reversal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts...

Page 90: ...nk with fresh gasoline and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 80 for in forma...

Page 91: ...d warranty Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine repair establishment or individual War ranty repair however must be per...

Page 92: ...Maintenance 85 3 Securely install the seats in their original positions UF2W76E0 book Page 85 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

Page 93: ...k 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...

Page 94: ...et 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 cle...

Page 95: ...n your clothes could result in burns NOTICE 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 deale...

Page 96: ...ling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK LFR6A Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Battery capacity 12 V 19 Ah Charging system Flywheel magneto Drive unit P...

Page 97: ...lace fuse and check wiring 95 Battery Run down Recharge 80 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 80 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 80 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer E...

Page 98: ...y 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 light or in dicator blinks...

Page 99: ...d reduc tion control activated Add oil 39 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...

Page 100: ...ll 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 th...

Page 101: ...to the forward po sition TIP While the shift rod is disconnected the re verse gate will not move to the neutral po sition or reverse position even if the RiDE lever is squeezed If the RiDE lever is s...

Page 102: ...eps above See page 27 for information on starting the engine EJU44050 Replacing the fuses If a fuse is blown replace it with the proper fuse To replace a fuse 1 Remove the seats and removable water ti...

Page 103: ...cover toward the bow and remove it 5 When replacing the SCU fuse remove the screws and then remove the fuse Install the spare fuse and then tighten the screws 6 When replacing a fuse other than the S...

Page 104: ...boat when slowing down If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the water it can be towed to shore To tow the watercraft Use a towline that is three times the com bined length of the towing boat and...

Page 105: ...ts See page 45 for infor mation on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 54 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft...

Page 106: ...2 Engine overheat warning 40 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 62 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 60 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equi...

Page 107: ...ustproofing 83 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 64 Seats 42 Shift indicator 38 Shift system 31 Shift system check 65 Speedometer 37 Start switch 27 Starting off 75 Starting off from a tr...

Page 108: ...Printed in U S A June 2019 0 3 1 CR UF2W76E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 19 2019 10 58 AM...

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