User manual YAMAHA GP1300R-2005

[. . . ] 2005 WaveRunner GP1300R OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-05-76 E EJU09890 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This Owner's/Operator's Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. [. . . ] The operator should check to see that the passenger has his or her feet on the floor of the footwell and that he or she is securely holding on to the operator. Start the engine, look in all directions, and then accelerate to planing speed. WARNING @ Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers around you. @ 3-26 E NOTE: The heavier the total weight of the operator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft when the total weight exceeds 160 kg (353 lb) including any cargo. If it is difficult to balance the watercraft at a standstill, proceed as follows: 1. The passenger must steady the watercraft while the operator is boarding. The operator pulls himself up onto the platform into a seating position, then balances the watercraft. Attach the lanyard to your left wrist, then install the clip on the lanyard to the engine shut-off switch. The passenger pulls himself up on the platform, kneels down, then crawls onto the seat as the watercraft accelerates. The watercraft can now be accelerated to planing speed, then the operator can reduce the throttle to the desired running speed. @ @ EJU20082 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immediately. Be sure to carefully follow the procedures below to prevent injury or damage to the watercraft. WARNING @ IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE INJURY: G Make sure that the engine shut-off cord is removed from the engine shutoff switch. G Do not put your hands in the intake grate. G Watch so you are not hit by the watercraft as it comes over. @ 3-27 E 1. Remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the ride plate while pushing down on the gunwale with your right hand or foot. NOTE: If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise. @ @ CAUTION: @ Do not turn the watercraft over counterclockwise, otherwise water can leak into the engine, which can result in severe damage. @ 3. Start the engine and operate the watercraft to discharge any water remaining in the engine compartment. (If the engine does not start, see page 5-7, "Towing the watercraft" or page 5-8, "Submerged watercraft. ") NOTE: To efficiently discharge water from the engine compartment, operate the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 minutes. @ @ CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine at full throttle for at least one minute after the engine has been restarted. Excessive water in the bilge can splash into the engine, which can result in severe damage. @ 3-28 E EJU19960 Turning the watercraft Steering control 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 expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust produced. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the handlebars, determines how sharply you turn. [. . . ] 3-20 Stopping the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Submerged watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]