Yamaha XLT1200 manuel d'utilisation

2003 W a ve Run n e r XL T1200 O WNER’S / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL LIT -18626-05-17 U .S.A. E d it i o n READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! Printed in USA Aug. 2002—1.6 × 1 CR F0V -F8199-12 (E) Printed on recycled paper Y AMAHA MO TOR CORPORA TION, USA[...]

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E EJU00989 T o the owner/operator Thank you f or choosing a Y amaha water- craft. This Owner’ s/Operator’ s Manual contains inf or mation you will need f or pro per oper a- tion, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these si mple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjo yment from your ne w Y ama ha. If y ou hav e any que[...]

E EJU00992 CONTENTS READ THIS O W NER ’ S /OPERA T OR ’ S MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR W A TERCRAFT . GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION 1 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS 2 OPERA TION 3 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES 5 APPENDIX 6 UF0V12.book Page 3 Friday, June 21, 2002 2:2 3 PM[...]

E 1 EJU00993 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION Identification numbers ............. ............... 1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ............. ....................... ............... 1 - 1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-1 Engine serial number ..... ........................ 1-2 Emission con trol information .............[...]

1-1 E EJU01830 Identification nu mbers Record the Pr imar y Identification (PRI-ID) number , Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine ser ial number in the spaces pro- vided for assistance when ordering spare par ts from a Y amaha dealer . Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your w ate rcraft is stolen. EJU01985 Pri[...]

1-2 E EJU00997 Engine serial number The engine ser ial n umber is stamped on a label 3 atta ched to the engine unit. E_F0V-12-1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, July 10, 200 2 5:10 PM[...]

1-3 E EJU01846 Emission contr ol inf ormat ion This engine conforms to 2003 U .S. Envi- ronmental Protection Age ncy (EP A) regula- tions f or marine SI engines . EJU01389 Appr ov al label of Emission contr o l certificate This label is attach ed to the electrical b o x and the intake side of the crankcase . 1 Emission control inf or mation label ([...]

1-4 E EJU00998 Impor tant labels EJU01351 Label location E_F0V-12-1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 10, 200 2 5:10 PM[...]

1-5 E EJU01352 W arning labels 1 23 4 E_F0V-12-1.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 10, 200 2 5:10 PM[...]

1-6 E EJU01354 Other labels 78 56 90 E_F0V-12-1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 10, 200 2 5:10 PM[...]

1-7 E A B DE C E_F0V-12-1.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 10, 200 2 5:10 PM[...]

1-8 E EJU01177 Safety inf ormation The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of pr oper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator . Every opera tor should kno w the follo wing requirements before riding the watercraft. ● Bef ore o per ating the w atercraft, read[...]

1-9 E EJU01001 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, objects , and other watercraft. Be aler t f or conditions that limit your visibility or bloc k your vision of others . ● Operate def ensively at saf e speeds and keep a saf e distance awa y from peo ple , objects, and other w ate rcr aft. ● Do not f o llo w directly behind w at[...]

1-10 E ● This watercraft is not equipped with light- ing require d f o r night operation. Do not operate the watercr aft after sunset or bef ore dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of coll iding with another boat, which could result in sev ere injur y or death. EJU01160 Operation requirements ● All riders must w ear a Coast Guard approv ed pe[...]

1-11 E ● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. Y ou must decide whether to wear a hel- met while you ride f or recreation. Y ou should know that a helmet could help pro- tect you in cer tain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Al[...]

1-12 E ● Do not attempt to modify this watercraft! Modifications to your w atercraft ma y reduce saf ety and re liability , and render the watercraft unsaf e or illegal for use . ● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lany ard) to wrist an d k eep it free from the handle - bars so that the engine stops if the opera- tor f alls off. After riding, re[...]

1-13 E EJU01202 Hazar d information ● When transpor ting or storing your water- craft, alwa ys place the fuel coc k knob in the “ OFF ” position, otherwise gasol ine ma y overflo w from the carb uretor . ● Ne ver star t the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, o[...]

1-14 E ● Re verse can be used to slow do wn or stop duri ng slow speed maneuv er ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to re verse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you bef ore shifting into rev erse. ● K eep awa y fro m intak e grate 1 while the engine is on. Items[...]

1-15 E ● A second person should b e on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in most states it is required by la w . Let the skier direct the operator ’ s control of speed and direction with hand signals. The spotter should sit securely on the passenger seat and h old onto the hand- gr ip 2 with f eet fir mly on the footrest 3 f or p roper bal[...]

1-16 E EJU01180 Rules of the Road Y amaha waterc raft is legally consid- ered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft m u st be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway o n which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets an d highw ays, there are waterw ay rules that a pply when you a[...]

1-17 E Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situatio ns that y ou ma y encounter with o t he r v essels which could lead to a col lision unless the Steering Rules are f o llo wed: Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on Crossing: you are tra veling across another vessel ’ s path Overtaking : y ou are passing or being p[...]

1-18 E Over taking If you are passing another v essel, you are the give-w ay v essel. This means that the other ve ssel is expected to maintain its course and speed. Y ou must stay out of its wa y until you are clear of it. Lik ewise, if another vessel is passing y ou, you should maintain your speed and direction so th at the other vessel can steer[...]

1-19 E This system uses buo ys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regu- lator y or advisor y inf or mation. These mar k- ers are white with blac k letters and orange borders. The y signi fy speed zones , restricted areas , dange r areas , an d gener al inf or mation. Remember , mar kings ma y v ar y by geo- graphic location. Alw a[...]

1-20 E EJU01181 T o g et more boating safety inf ormation Be inf or med about boating safety . Addi- tional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the f ollowing. United States Coast Guar d Consumer Aff a irs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Aff airs U .S. Coast Guard Headquar ters W ashi[...]

1-21 E EJU01006 Enjo y y our waterc raft responsibl y Y ou share the areas you enjoy when ridin g y our watercraft with others and with nature. So y our enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, waters , an d wildlif e with respect and cour tesy . Whene ver and wherev er you ride, think of yourself as the guest[...]

E 2 EJU01007 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS Location of main compon ents .............. 2-1 Operation of contro ls and other functions ................... ...................... .......... 2-5 Rear seat ..................... .......................... . 2-5 Front seat ....................... ........................ 2-6 Hood ..............................[...]

2-1 E EJU01008 Location of main components 1 Handlebars Use to control direction. 2 Footwell Use to place f eet for balance. 3 Footrest T o keep proper balance while f acing to the rear to watch the skier . 4 Bow eye Use to attach rope for tr ansp orting, moor ing or towing the watercr aft in an emergency . 5 Hood 6 Front seat 7 Rear seat 8 Sponson[...]

2-2 E 1 Fuel tank filler cap 2 Rope holes 3 Intake grate Prev ents debris from getting into th e jet pump . 4 Speed sensor 5 Cleat Use to attach a towrope f or pulling water-skier , or a rope for mooring the watercr a ft. 6 Handgrip Use f or su pport when boarding the watercraft or when seated f acing rearward and acting as a spotter f or a water-s[...]

2-3 E 1 Engine stop switch Push to stop the engine nor mally . 2 Clip Inser t into the engine shut-off s witch to enable star ting of the engine. Remov e to stop the engin e or pre vent acci- dental star ting of the engine or unauthor iz ed use of the watercraft. 3 Quick Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector Use to select the trim angle of th e w ater[...]

2-4 E 1 Spark plugs/Spark plug caps 2 Electrical bo x Protects electrical components fro m w ater . 3 Flush hose connector Use to flush the engine cooling water pas- sages. 4 Spark plug lead 5 Muffler 6 Fuel filter 7 Fuel tank 8 Oil tank 9 Battery UF0V12.book Page 4 Friday, June 21, 2002 2:2 3 PM[...]

2-5 E EJU01009 Operation of contr ols and other functions EJU01211 Rear seat T o remove the rear seat: Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off . T o install the rear seat: Inser t the projections on th e front of the seat into the sta ys on the deck, and th en push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place securely . UF0V12.bo[...]

2-6 E EJU01859 Fr ont seat T o remove the front seat: 1. Remo ve th e rear seat. 2. Pull the front seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off. T o install the front seat: 1. Inser t the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place. 2. Install the re ar seat. N O TE: @ [...]

2-7 E EJU01213 Hood T o open the hood, pull the latch 1 up , and then lift the hood up. T o close the hood, push the hood down to lock it in place . N O TE: @ Make sure that the hood is properly secured bef o re oper ating the watercraft. @ UF0V12.book Page 7 Friday, June 21, 2002 2:2 3 PM[...]

2-8 E EJU01012 Fuel tank filler cap T o remo ve the fuel tank filler cap 1 , tur n it counterclockwise . N O TE: @ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is proper ly secured bef o re operating the w ater- craft. @ EJU01214 Oil tank filler cap T o remove the oil tank filler cap: 1. Open the hood. (See page 2-7 for hood.) 2. T u rn the filler cap 2[...]

2-9 E EJU01014 Fuel cock knob The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetors . The fuel cock knob 1 positions are e xplain ed as f ollows and are shown in the illustration. OFF: With the fuel cock knob in this posi tion, fuel does not flow . Alwa ys tur n the fuel cock knob to this position when the engine is not runn ing. ON: Wi[...]

2-10 E EJU01015 Engine stop switc h Push this s witch 1 (red button) to stop the engine nor mally . EJU01016 Engine shut-off s witch Inser t the clip 1 , on the end of the engine shut-off cord 2 , under the engine shut-off s witch 3 (blac k button). The engine will stop automatically when the clip is removed from the s witch, such as if the operato[...]

2-11 E EJU01018 Thr ottle lever Squeeze the throttle le ver 1 to increase engine speed. Release the throttle lev er to decrease engine speed or to retur n it to the idle posi- tion. EJU01216 Star t s witch Push the star t s witch 1 (green button) to star t the engine. N O TE: @ ● The engine will not star t when the clip is remov ed from the engin[...]

2-12 E EJU01020 Cooling water pilot outlet This watercra ft is e quipped with a cooling water pilot outlets. When the engin e is running, cooling water is circulated in the engine, and then it is discharged from the pilo t outlets. T o chec k for proper operation of the cool- ing system, check that water is being dis- charged from the pi lot outlet[...]

2-13 E EJU01217 Tilt lever The tilt le ver 1 is located in front of the glov e compar tment and is us ed to adjust the tilt of the handl ebars. T o adjust the tilt, pull the tilt le ve r u p , and then mov e the handl ebars up or do wn to the desired positio n. W A R N I N G @ ● Never touch the tilt le ver during opera- tion, otherwise the han dl[...]

2-14 E EJU01877 Shift le ver The shift lev er is located on the sta rboard (right) si de of the watercr aft an d is used to control the rev erse gate, which allows the watercr aft to mov e into rev erse or f orward. When in the rev erse position, the water- craft can b e launched from a trai ler , or back ed up out of tight spots where you can- not[...]

2-15 E EJU01022 Quic k Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector The QSTS selector 1 is located at the left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim an gle of the watercraft. Operating the QSTS selector changes the angle of the jet thr ust nozzle v er tically . This changes the trim angle of the watercraft. There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi- tio[...]

2-16 E EJU01023 Bow do wn T urn the grip to A or B and the bo w will go down while the watercr aft is on plane. Bow do w n puts more of the bow in the water . This gives the watercr aft more “ hook, ” which enhances tur ning perf o rmance. This position will also help the watercraft get up on plane more quickly . At higher speeds, howe ver , th[...]

2-17 E EJU01329 Engine overheat warning system The model has an overheat w ar ning de vice. If the engine star ts to ov erheat, the warning ligh t, indicator and “ W. T E M P ” on the meter begin to b link and the buzzer sounds inter mittently . If this happens, reduce the engine speed and retur n to beach at low speed. If there is no water dis[...]

2-18 E If the initial overheat w ar ning is ignored, engine and e xhaust system heat can increase, par ticularly if the watercr aft contin- ues to be operated at higher speed. If so , the warning indicators and buzzer will change from inter mittent to constantly on and the ov erheat system will stop ignition to the engine to reduce the r isk of se [...]

2-19 E EJU01331 Exhaust temperature warning system This model has an e xhau st temper atu r e warning device. If the e x haust temper ature gets too ho t, the warning light, i ndicator and “ EXHST ” will blink. The b uzzer also sounds inter mittently . If this happens, red uce engine speed and retur n to the beach at lo w speed. Allow the e xha[...]

2-20 E EJU01332 Multifunction meter This meter contains f ol lo wing functi ons f or help and conv enien ce in operating the watercr aft. 1 “ MODE ” button 2 “ SET ” button 3 “ CODE ” setting buttons 4 T achometer 5 Speedometer 6 Fuel meter 7 Engine oil meter 8 Displa y for Cloc k, Hour meter , T rip meter and T rip timer 9 W ar ning li[...]

2-21 E EJU01222 P ADLOC (Programmab le digital locking ignition) This f eature is provided to dete r u nautho- rized use. The function allows you to choose ei ther “ ST AR T ” or “ LOCK ” mode, as the situation requires, much as y ou would use a n ignition ke y in a motor v ehicle . If you ha v e previ ously chosen “ LOCK ” mode, the en[...]

2-22 E 3. Select your f our-letter code by pressing the “ A/SET , ” “ B, ” or “ C ” buttons in a desired sequence. N O TE: @ If you do not press a button f or more than 10 seconds, the displa y automatically tu rns off . This cancels the process of setting a code. @ 4. After code setting is complete , the buzz er will sound 3 times and [...]

2-23 E 3. Enter yo u r four-letter code by pressing the “ A/SET , ” “ B, ” or “ C ” butt ons in the right sequence. N O TE: @ If you do not press a button f or more than 10 seconds, the displa y automatically tu rns off . This cancels th e process of selecting the mode. @ 4. If the co de entered is correct, the mod e will change from th[...]

2-24 E EJU01226 Speedometer The meter shows the w atercraft speed against water . EJU01227 Fuel meter The fuel meter is provided for con venient fuel le vel checking while operating the watercr aft. The fuel meter has 4 segments which show the amount of fuel remai ning in the fuel tank. N O TE: @ The indication of the segments differs depending on [...]

2-25 E EJU01228 Engine oil meter The engine oil meter i s pro vided for con- venient oil le vel chec king while operating the watercr aft. The engine oil meter has 3 segments which show the amount of oil remainin g in the oil tank. N O TE: @ The indication of the segments differs depending on your operating condition. Use the meter as a ref erence.[...]

2-26 E 6. The buzz er will sou nd twice . The war n- ing light and “ SET ” b link for 2 seconds . Then the display turns to “ CLOCK ” and shows the time . N O TE: @ If the batter y ter minal is disconnected, the clock will be reset to 12:00. @ EJU01230 Hour meter The hour meter is provided to mak e it easy to f ollow the maintenance sched u[...]

2-27 E EJU01163 Tr i p m e t e r A tripmeter is provided f o r measu ring the approximate distance tra veled. T o sho w the trip meter , press the “ MODE ” button until the displa y shows “ TRIP ” while the engine is ru nning. After sho wing “ TRIP , ” the displa y tur ns to “ .MI LE. ” 1. When the display shows “ .MI LE, ” pre [...]

2-28 E EJU01233 Oil warning indicator If the oil remaining in the tank drops to about 1.4 L (0.37 US gal, 0.31 Imp gal) or the oil filter is clogge d, the low est o il le ve l segment, the oil war ning indicator , “ OIL ” and the warning lig ht begin to b link. The buzzer also star ts sounding inter mittently . If the oil war ning indicator beg[...]

2-29 E EJU01334 Exhaust temperature warning indicator If the e xhaust system become s too hot, the e xh aust temper ature w ar ning indicator , “ EXHST ” and war ning light will blink. Also , the buzz er will start soun ding intermitten tly . Ref er to “ E xhaust temperature warning sys- tem ” on page 2-19. EJU01235 Battery warning indicato[...]

2-30 E EJU01236 Storage compar tments A front storage compar tment, a glov e compar tment, and seat storage compar t- ments are provided. N O TE: @ ● Make sure that the storage compar tments are proper ly secured bef ore operating the watercr aft. ● The storage compar tments are not designed to be water proof . If you carry objects that must be[...]

2-31 E EJU01038 Glove compartment A glov e compar tment 2 is located in fron t of the seat. T o open the glov e compar tment, sli de the latch 1 to ward y o u, and th en lift up the lid. T o close the glo ve compar tment, push the lid down until it locks securely . Glove compartment: Capacity: 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp gal) Load limit: 1 kg (2.2[...]

E 3 EJU01040 OPERA TION Fuel and oil ............ .................... ............... 3-1 Gasoline .............. ...................... ............. 3-1 2-stroke engine oil ............. ..................... 3-3 Filling the fuel tank ............... .................. 3-3 Filling the oil tank ................. .................. 3-4 Pre-operati[...]

3-1 E EJU01041 Fuel and oil This engi ne uses Y amaha ’ s oil injection system, which provides superior lubr ication by ensuring the pro per oil ratio f or all op er at- ing conditions. No fuel p remixing is neces- sar y e xcept dur ing the engine break-in period. Si mply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank. EJU01912 Gasoli[...]

3-2 E ● If any gasoline spills onto y our skin, immediate ly wash w ith soap and water . Chan ge cl o thing if gasoline spills on it. @ CAUTION: @ ● Do not use leaded gasoline . Leaded gasoline can seriously dama g e the catalytic con verter . ● Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers . @ EJU01832 Gasohol There are tw[...]

3-3 E EJU01187 2-str oke engine oil CAUTION: @ Use only Y AMALUBE 2-W oil. Using another oil can seriously damage the cat- alytic con verte r and other engine compo- nents. @ N O TE: @ Y AMALUBE 2-W is de veloped f or this water- craft and a vailable from a Y amaha de aler . @ Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 2-W oil only EJU01045 Filling the fuel [...]

3-4 E EJU01240 Filling the oil tank W A R N I N G @ ● Do not add gasoline to the oil tank. Fire or e xplosion could result. ● Oil in the bilge is a serio us fire hazard. Wipe up any spilled oil immediately . @ CAUTION: @ Do not allow the oil tank to become com- pletely empty . If the oil tank becomes empty the oil injectio n pump must be bled t[...]

3-5 E EJU01346 Pre-operation chec ks EJU01349 Pre-operation chec k list Bef ore operating this w atercraft, perform the checks in the fo l lo wing check list. See the accompanying te xt in this chapter for details on how to perf or m the chec ks. W A R N I N G @ If any item in the pre-operation ch e c k list is not working pr operly , have it inspe[...]

3-6 E EJU01048 Pre-operation chec k points EJU01893 Engine compar tment V e ntilate the engine compar tment before each use. T o v e ntilate the engine compar tment, remov e all se ats and front storage compar t- ment. (See pages 2-5 to 2-6 f or front and rear seat, and 2-30 for front storage com- par tment.) Allow the engine compar tment to remain[...]

3-7 E EJU01961 W ater separator Check the water separator 1 for w at e r . Nor mally the w ate r separator is empty . The water separator retains any water enter ing through the fuel tank breather hose if the watercr aft is capsized. If water remains in the water separator , drain it by remo ving the drain screw 2 . Place a drain pan under the wate[...]

3-8 E EJU01969 Batter y Check the batter y condition and the elec- trolyte le vel. Check that the batter y leads are tightened securely and there is no corrosion on the battery ter minal s. W A R N I N G @ ● The battery must always be full y charged and i n good condition. Loss of battery power ma y leave y ou stranded. Never operate the water cr[...]

3-9 E F0P03010 EJU01164 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguisher container 1 is located in the front storage compar tment. T o open the fire e xtinguishe r container cap 2 turn it counterclo c kwise. After inser ting the fi re e x tinguisher mak e sure that the container cap is tightened secure[...]

3-10 E EJU01834 Thr ottle Squeeze and release the throttle lev er se veral times to make sure that there is no hesitation in its trav el. It should be smooth ov er the complete range, and spring back to the idle position when r eleased. W A R N I N G @ Bef ore starting the engine, al ways chec k the operation of the thr ottle lever . @ EJU01848 Ste[...]

3-11 E EJU01245 Shift lever and re verse gate Check f o r p r o per oper ation of the shift lev e r and re verse gate. Make sure that the re ve rse gate go es down to its stopper position when the shift lev e r is pulled up . Also , make sure that the re verse gate goes up to its stopper position when shift lev e r is pushed do wn. W A R N I N G @ [...]

3-12 E EJU01058 Jet unit Carefully check the jet intake f or weeds, debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of w ater . If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur , reduci ng jet thrust, and possibly damaging the j et pump . In some cases, the engine ma y ov erhe at because of lack of cooling water , and d am- age to the en gi[...]

3-13 E EJU01835 Switches Check the start sw itch 1 , the engine stop s witch 2 , and the engine shut-off s witch 3 f or proper operation. T o chec k these switches , place the water- craft in the water to provide adequate cool- ing. Star t the engine, and then pull the engine shut-off co rd 5 to remo ve the clip 4 from the engine shut-off switch. V[...]

3-14 E EJU01836 Operation W A R N I N G @ Before op erating your water craft, become familiar with all controls. Con- sult y our Y amaha d ealer about an y con- trol or f unction you do no t fully understand . Failure to und erstand how controls work could cause an accide nt or prevent y ou from a voiding an accident. @ CAUTION: @ Make sure that th[...]

3-15 E 3. Gradually open the throttle and run the engine at 5,000 r/min or less. 4. Continue operation at 5,000 r/min or less until the first tankfu l of fuel has been used. 5. Fill the tank with straight gasoline, and then proceed with nor mal operation. CAUTION: @ Fai lure to follow th e engine break-in pro- cedure properl y can re sult in se ver[...]

3-16 E EJU01247 Launching the water craft Make sure that there are no obstructions behind you. After the watercr aft is in the w ater , star t the engine. Shift into re verse and mov e the watercra ft back slowly . If there are wa ves, someone should mak e sure th at the w ater- craft is not pushed into the trailer before backing aw ay . EJU01887 S[...]

3-17 E 2. T urn the fuel co ck knob to the “ ON ” posi- tion. N O TE: @ Bef ore star ting the water craft, after it has been sitting, remov e the fuel tank filler cap to release any b uilt-u p p ressure in the tank due to fuel expansion. @ 3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shu t-off s witch 2 . Also , attach the engi ne shut- off cord 3 to y o[...]

3-18 E 5. If the “ LOCK ” mode was chosen previ- ously , choose the “ ST AR T ” mode bef ore star ting the engine. (See page 2-22 for selecting “ PA D L O C ” mode.) N O TE: @ ● If the initial setting of the P ADLOC has not been done, the “ ST ART ” mode is auto- matically selected. ● If you ha ve pre viously chosen “ LOCK ”[...]

3-19 E EJU01066 Stopping the engine T o stop the engine, release the throttle lev e r , and then push the engine sto p s witch (red button). W A R N I N G @ Y ou need thr ottle to steer . Shutting off the engine can cause y ou to hit an obsta- cle y ou are attempting to av oid. A colli- sion could result in severe injury or death. @ EJU01249 Leavin[...]

3-20 E EJU01068 Operating y our waterc raft EJU01165 Getting to know y our watercraft Operating your w ate rcr aft requ ires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. T ake the time to lear n the basic tech- niques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers . Operating your ne w watercraft can be a very enjoy able activity , prov[...]

3-21 E W ear prote c tive clothing. Se vere inter nal injuries can occur if w ater is forced into body cavities as resu lt of falling into the water or being near the jet thr ust nozzle. Normal s wimwear does not adequa tely protect against forceful wa ter e ntry into rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bot- tom or clothing that provi[...]

3-22 E EJU01837 Star ting the water craft W A R N I N G @ ● Scan constant l y for people , objects, and other water c raft. Be aler t f or con- ditions that limit y our visibility or block y our vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance awa y from people, objects, and other watercraft. ● Do not f ollow di[...]

3-23 E EJU01073 Starting and boarding in shallo w water 1. Do not star t the engine in less than 60 cm (2 ft) of wa ter . Put the watercraft in water that is deep enough, and then board the watercraft from the side or the rear . 2. Attach the engine shu t -off cord to y our left wrist, and then instal l the cl ip to the engine shut-off s witch. 3. [...]

3-24 E EJU01075 Boar ding and star ting in deep water W A R N I N G @ ● Operator and passeng er should prac- tice getting on board in shallow water before rid ing in deep water . Boarding in deep water requires more skill. ● The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the water craft may increase the ri[...]

3-25 E EJU01849 Boarding with passengers W A R N I N G @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is for ced into bod y cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle . Do not apply thr ottle until each passen- ger is seated with his or her feet on the floor of the f ootwell and is holding on to the pers on in front of hi m or her . @ [...]

3-26 E N O TE: @ The hea vier the total weight of the o perator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercra ft wh en the total weight e xceeds 240 kg (530 lb) includin g an y cargo. If it is difficult to balance the w atercraf t at a stand- still, proceed as follo ws: 1. The passenger must st[...]

3-27 E CAUTION: @ Be sure to remove the c lip from the engine shut-off switc h, otherwise the engine will o v erheat and engine dama g e may occur . @ 1. Shut the engine off by removing the clip from the engine shut-off s witch. 2. Swim to the rear of the watercr aft. Pull the watercraft o ver with left hand on ride plate while pushin g do wn on th[...]

3-28 E EJU01839 T urning the watercraft Steering con trol depends on the combi- nation of handlebar position and the amou nt of throttle . W ater suck ed i n through the intake g rate is pressuriz ed by t he impeller in the jet pump . As the pressurized w ater is e xpelled from the pump through the je t thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and [...]

3-29 E W A R N I N G @ ● Do not release the throttle when trying to st eer away from ob jec ts — y ou need thr o ttle to steer . A collision could result in se vere injury or death. ● When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning . Sharp high-speed turns may cause the water craft to slide side- wa ys or spin,[...]

3-30 E EJU01850 Stopping the water craft The watercraft is not equipped with a sep- arate braking system. It is stopped by w ater resistance when the throttle le ver is released. F rom full speed, the wa tercraft comes to a complete stop in approximately 110 m (360 ft) after the th rottle is released and the engin e is stopped, although this dis- t[...]

3-31 E EJU01081 Beaching the water craft 1. Make sure no obstructions, boats or s wimmers are near the beach. Release the throttle lev er about 110 m (360 ft) bef ore you reach the intended beaching area. 2. Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land. Remember : y ou nee d throttle to steer . 3. Get off the watercraft and pu[...]

3-32 E EJU01254 Re verse on waterwa ys Re verse can be used fo r sl o w speed maneuvering when it is ne cessary to back up out of tight spots where you cannot tur n around. Rev erse can only b e used to slow down or stop during low speed maneuver- ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to re v erse and gradually increase engine[...]

3-33 E EJU01193 P ost-operation chec ks Alwa ys perform the following post-opera- tion chec ks after operating the watercr aft. W A R N I N G @ Stay a way from stern when engine is run- ning on land. Hot water and steam spurt- ing from exhaust outlet into the air can cause serious burns. @ 1. Remove the w atercraft from the w ater . 2. W ash down t[...]

3-34 E 7. If the watercra ft w ill be stored f or a week or more, lubricate inter nal engine com- ponents to help prev ent co rrosion. (See page 4-3 f or lubr ication procedures.) 8. Rinse the engine and engine compar t- ment with a small a mount of w ater . CAUTION: @ Do not use high pressure when rinsing the engine or engine compar tment as seve [...]

3-35 E EJU01256 T ranspor ting W A R N I N G @ Alw ays place the fu el cock kn ob in the “ OFF ” position when transporting the watercraft, otherwise fuel could leak out into the engi ne or engine compar tment, which w ould create a fire hazard. @ When transpor ting the watercr aft on a trailer , secure the ti e do wns to the trailer through th[...]

E 4 EJU01086 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Storage ........ ...................... ....................... . 4-1 Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1 Lubrication ........... ...................... ............. 4-3 Fuel system ............................................ 4-4 Battery ........... ....................... .................. 4-5 Cl[...]

4-1 E EJU01087 Storage W A R N I N G @ Alw ays place the fu el cock kn ob in the “ OFF ” position when storing the water- craft, otherwise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartme nt, which w ould create a fire hazard. @ Storage f or prolonged per iods of time, such as winter storage, requires pre v e nta- tive maintenance to ens[...]

4-2 E 1. Put the watercraft on land in a hor iz ontal position. 2. Open the flushin g hose connector cap 1 , and then i nsert the garden hose adapter 2 into the flu s h ing hose con- nector 3 and tur n it until it is securely connected. 3. Connect the garden hose adapter to a water tap using a hose. 4. Star t the engine, and then immediately tur n [...]

4-3 E EJU01195 Lubrication W A R N I N G @ Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces while the engine is hot. The spra yed substance or propellants could catch fire . @ 1. Remov e the spar k plugs and pour approximately one tab lespoon of oil into each cylinder . 2. Grease the spar k plug threads and rein- stall the spar k p[...]

4-4 E EJU01962 Fuel system W A R N I N G @ GASOLINE AND ITS V APORS ARE HIGHL Y FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when refueling, and keep awa y from sparks, flames, or other sour ces of ignition. ● Stop engine before refueling. ● Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position. ● Do not stand or sit on t[...]

4-5 E T op off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one ounce of Y amaha Fuel Stabi- lizer and Conditioner to each gallon of fuel. N O TE: @ Use of Y amaha Fue l Stabiliz er and Condi- tioner eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. If the fuel system is to be drained instead, consult a Y amaha dealer. @ EJU01970 Battery If the watercr af[...]

4-6 E N O TE: @ The condition of the batter y can be known by chec king the spe cific g ravity of the elec- trolyte. How ev er , you can also know the con- dition of the batter y by measuring the voltage at both battery te rminals. Charge the batter y if the voltage is less than 12 v olts. It is recommended to ha ve a Y amaha dealer check the speci[...]

4-7 E EJU01197 Maintenance and adjustments P e riodic inspection, adjustme nt and lubri- cation will keep your watercr aft i n the saf est and most efficient condition p ossib le. Saf ety is an obligation of the watercraft o wner . The most impor tant points of watercr aft inspec- tion, adjustment and lubrication are e xp lained on the f ollowing p[...]

4-8 E N O TE: @ A ser vice man ual is availab le for purchase through a Y amaha de aler f or owners who hav e the mechanical skills, tools, and other equipment necessar y to perf or m mainte- nance not covered b y this Owner ’ s/Opera- tor ’ s Manual. @ EJU01874 Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual and tool kit It is advisable alw ays to carry the[...]

4-9 E EJU01357 P eriodic maintenance chart The f ol lo wing char t gi v es ge ner a l guidelines f or per iodic maintenance. How ev er , depend- ing on your operating conditions maintenance ma y need to be pe rf or med more frequently . ( ● ) This mark indicates maintenance that you ma y do yourself . ( ❍ ) This mark indicates work to be done b[...]

4-10 E EJU01199 Inspecting the fuel system W A R N I N G @ Gasoline is highl y flammable and ex plo- sive . A fire or e xpl osion can cause s e v e r e i n j u r y o r d e a t h . S h u t o f f t h e engine. Do not smoke. A v oid spilling gasoline. Do not drain the fuel while the engine is hot. @ Check the fuel system f o r leaks , cracks , or malf[...]

4-11 E EJU01953 Fuel filter This watercra ft is equipped with a one- piece, disposab le fuel filter 1 . The fuel f i lter should be replaced after the i nitial 10 hours or first month of operation and ev er y 200 hours or 24 months thereafter , or if water is f ound in the filter . Hav e a Y amaha dealer replace the fuel filter if necessary . W A R[...]

4-12 E EJU01100 Inspecting the oil injection system Check the oil injection system f or leakage, crac ks, or malfunctions. If necessar y , ha ve a Y amaha dealer repair the oil injection sys- tem. Check: ● Oil tank f or damage, crac ks or leakage. ● Oil tank f or water or dir t. ● Oil hose and joint for d amage or cr acks. ● Oil filter f or[...]

4-13 E EJU01897 Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle Check f or smooth operation of the handle- bars and jet thrust nozzle. T urn the handl ebars as f ar as possible to the right and left and check that the distance between the jet thrust nozzle and the brack et of the rev e rse gate are equal on righ t and left sides . If steerin g is stiff or m[...]

4-14 E EJU01842 Inspecting the QSTS mechanism Check that the shift loc k lev e r mo ves bac k to the lock position smoothly , that the QSTS selector locks and unlocks properly , and that the jet thrust nozzle mo ves up or do wn. 1. Squeeze and release the shift lock le ver . 2. Chec k that the QSTS select or locks when the lev er is released. 3. Ch[...]

4-15 E EJU01106 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs The spark plug is an importan t engine component and is easy to inspect. The con- dition of the spar k plug can indicate some- thing about th e condition of the engine. F or e xample, if th e center electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion prob le[...]

4-16 E N O TE: @ ● Wipe off any w ater on th e spark plug or inside the cap before installing the spar k plug cap . Push th e spark plug cap down until it clicks. ● If a torque wrench i s not a vailab le when you are fitting a ne w spar k plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 tur n past finger tight. Ha ve the spark plu[...]

4-17 E F0D4100 ● Throttle cable (handlebar end) Squeeze the throttle lev er and remove the seal 1 . Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer cable. Refit the seal securely . ● Steering cab le (handleba r end) ● Steering cable (nozzle end ) ● Nozzle piv ot shaft ● QSTS cable (nozzle end) ● QSTS cables (pulle y end) UF0V12.book Page 17 Frida[...]

4-18 E ● QSTS cables (handlebar end) Remov e the QSTS cable housing. Spray a rust inh ibitor into the outer cable. Reinstall the QSTS cable housing. ● Shift cable (le ver end) ● Shift cable (re verse gate end) ● YPVS cab l e UF0V12.book Page 18 Friday, June 21 , 2002 2:23 PM[...]

4-19 E ● Inter mediate housing Using a grease gun, fill the inter mediate housing with water-resistant greas e through the grease nipple 1 . Grease capaci ty: Initial 10 hours or 1 month: 33.0 – 35.0 cm 3 (1 .11 – 1.18 oz) Every 100 hours or 12 months: 6.0 – 8.0 cm 3 (0.20 – 0.27 oz) EJU01261 Adjusting the choke cab le Check that the chok[...]

4-20 E EJU01971 Inspecting the battery Check the le vel of the batter y electrolyte and make sure that the negative and posi- tive leads a re securely tightened. W A R N I N G @ ● Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe b urns, etc. Electrol yte contains sulfuric a cid. A v oid contact with skin, ey es, or c loth- ing. Anti[...]

4-21 E T o replenish the batte ry: 1. Make sure that the ele c trolyte lev el is between the upper 1 and lower 2 lev el marks. 2. Refill the batter y with disti lled w ate r if necessar y . CAUTION: @ Normal tap w ater contains minerals that are harmful to a battery . Use only dis- tilled water f or replenishing the battery . @ T o recharge the bat[...]

4-22 E EJU01109 Adjusting the carb uretor The carburetor is a vital par t of the engine and requires very sophisti c a ted adjustment. Most adjusting should be left to a Y amaha dealer who has the prof essional knowledge and experience to perform it. Howe ver , the operator ma y a djust the trolling speed as par t of the usual maintenance routine. [...]

4-23 E EJU01702 Replacing the fuse The fuses are in the electric al bo x 1 . T o replace the fuse: 1. Remov e the hose ba nd a and keep the duct hose b aw ay from the electrical bo x. 2. Remov e the cap 2 on the electr ical bo x. 3. Remov e the fuse using the fuse puller 3 . 4. Replace the fuse with one of the correct amperage. W A R N I N G @ Do n[...]

4-24 E EJU01364 Specifications MODEL ITEM Unit XL T1200 W A TERCRAFT CAP ACITY Maximum pe ople on board Number of people 3 Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530) DIMENSIONS Length mm (in) 3,160 (124) Width mm (in) 1,220 (48) Height mm (in) 1,130 (45) Dry weight kg (lb) 36 1 (796) PERFORMANCE Maximum ou tput kW (PS) @ r/min 114 (153)@ 7,000 Maximum[...]

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E 5 EJU01115 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES Troubleshooting ........... ....................... .... 5-1 Troubleshooting chart ........................... . 5-1 Emergency procedures ........... ............... 5-4 Cleaning the jet intake and impel ler ...... 5 -4 Jumping the battery ........................ ....... 5-5 Towing the water[...]

5-1 E EJU01116 T roub leshooting If you ha ve any troub le with your watercr aft, u se this section to chec k for the possib le cause. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure f o r replacement or repair is not described in this Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual, hav e a Y amaha dealer perform the nece ssary ser vice. EJU01372 T r oublesho[...]

5-2 E Engine runs irre gu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi- ble 3-3 Stale or contaminated Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-10 Choke Knob pulled Push fully in 2-10 Fuel filter Clogged or water pooled Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Fuel tank W ater or dir t present Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Spark plug Fou[...]

5-3 E Wa t e rc r af t s l ow o r loses power Cavitatio n Jet intake clogged Clean 5-4 Impeller damaged or wor n Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer — Engine ov er- heated Jet intak e clogged Clean 5-4 Fuel filter Clogged Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Spark plug Foule d or defectiv e Replace 4-15 Incorrect heat range Replace 4-15 Gap inc[...]

5-4 E EJU01118 Emergency pr ocedures EJU01119 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caug ht i n the intak e or impeller , cavitation can occur , causing jet thrust to decrease ev en though engine speed r ises . If this conditi on is allow ed to continue, the engine will ov erheat and ma y seize . If there is an y sign that the[...]

5-5 E 2. Remov e any weeds or debris from around the drive shaft, impeller , pump housing, and jet thru st nozzle . If debris is difficul t to remo ve, consult your Y amaha dealer . CAUTION: @ Always a void operating your water craft in areas where weed growth is thick. If trav- eling in weeded areas is unav oidable, operate the engine alternately [...]

5-6 E EJU01882 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable 1 to the positive (+) ter minals of both bat- teri es . 2. Connect one end of the negativ e ( – ) jumper cab le 2 to the negative ( – ) termi- nal of the booster batter y 3 . 3. Connect the o ther end of the negativ e ( – ) cable to an unpainted bolt on the c[...]

5-7 E EJU01913 T o wing the watercraft If the watercr aft becomes inoperative in the water , it can be towed to shore. If the watercra ft must be towed in an emergency using a to wline, the operator should ri de the watercr aft, holding onto the handlebars. CAUTION: @ ● T ow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less, otherwise water could enter th[...]

5-8 E EJU01909 Submerged water craft If the watercr a ft is submerged or flooded with water , f ollow the procedure b elo w and consult a Y amaha de aler as soon as possi- ble . F ailure to do so ma y result in serious engine damage! In an emergency: 1. Beach the w atercraft and remov e the ster n dr a in plugs to drain the w ater from the engine c[...]

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E 6 EJU01124 APPENDIX Limited warranty ......... ...................... .... 6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ............ ....................... ............... 6-3 Index .......... ...................... ..................... 6-4 UF0V12.book Page 1 Friday, June 21, 2002 2:2 3 PM[...]

6-1 E EJU01200 Limited warranty Y AMAHA MO T OR CORPORA TION, U. S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W A RRANTY Y amaha Motor Co r porat ion is proud of its heritage and reputa tion for producin g products with high standards of qu ality and work man- ship . Product excellen ce provides the cornerstone f or our commitment to customer sat isfaction. The Y ama[...]

6-2 E THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE TO ST A TE. Y AMAHA M O TOR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Bo x 6555 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S Q. What costs are my respon sibility during the warranty period? A. The customer ’ s responsibili[...]

6-3 E EJU01986 Y AMAHA EXTENDED SER VIC E (Y .E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires w ith genuine Y amaha Extended Service (Y .E. S.). ● ● ● ● Y .E.S. is designed an d administered by Y amaha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisfaction. Y ou get uninterr upted f actor y-backe d coverage f or extr[...]

6-4 E EJU01125 Index 2-stroke engine oil ................... ................ 3-3 A Adjusting the carburetor ................... ..... 4-22 Adjusting the choke cable ................ ..... 4-19 Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-22 Approval label of Emission control certificate ...................... ...................... ..... 1-3[...]

6-5 E I Identification numbers ................... .......... 1-1 Important labels....................... ................ 1-4 Inspecting and adjusting the throttle cable.................. ......................... ........... 4-13 Inspecting the battery ........ .................... 4-20 Inspecting the fuel system............. ........ 4-10 Inspec[...]

6-6 E Starting the engine ........................... ..... 3-16 Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-22 Start switch................... ...................... ... 2-11 Steering and sailing rules . . .................... 1-16 Steering system ......................... .. 2-12, 3-10 Stopping the engine ................... ...........[...]

2003 W a ve Run n e r XL T1200 O WNER’S / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL LIT -18626-05-17 U .S.A. E d it i on READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! Printed in USA Aug. 2002—1.6 × 1 CR F0V -F8199-12 (E) Printed on recycled paper Y AMAHA MOT OR CORPORA TION, USA[...]