Launching The Watercraft; Starting The Engine - Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2007 Owner's/Operator's Manual

(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 52 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) Run the engine at trolling speed for 5 min-
utes.
(3) Gradually apply throttle and run the en-
gine at 5000 r/min or less.
(4) Operate the watercraft at 5000 r/min or
less for the first tankful of fuel.
(5) Fill the fuel tank with straight gasoline,
and then proceed with normal operation.
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CAUTION:
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
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Launching the watercraft

When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
After the watercraft is in the water, turn it
around so that the bow faces the direction you
wish to go. Start the engine, and then slowly
move away from the launching area. If there
are waves, someone should make sure that
the watercraft is not pushed into the trailer af-
ter launching the watercraft.
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Starting the engine

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WARNING
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas that may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate the watercraft
in an open area.
(1) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep.
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WARNING
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged ob-
ject, which could result in injury.
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CAUTION:
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or sand
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.
Operation
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