2001 YAMAHA SUV 1200 Owners Manual

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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 courtesy.
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 excit-
ing splash of your wake can make waves
others won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep a
respectful distance from fishermen, other
boats, swimmers, and populated beaches.
When travel in areas like these is unavoid-
able, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Remember that 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 refu-
eling. 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 enjoy-
ment of a variety of recreational opportuni-
ties.
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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components............... 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions.................................................... 2-4
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Front seat ................................................ 2-5
Hood ........................................................ 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-7
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-7
Fuel cock knob........................................ 2-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-9
Engine shut-off switch............................. 2-9
Choke knob ............................................. 2-9
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Start switch............................................ 2-10
Cooling water pilot outlet ...................... 2-11
Steering system .................................... 2-11
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-12
Shift lever .............................................. 2-13
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector .................................................. 2-14
Engine overheat warning system ......... 2-16
Handgrip................................................ 2-17
Side grips .............................................. 2-17
Multifunction meter................................ 2-18
PADLOC (Programmable digital locking
ignition) .................................................. 2-19
Tachometer ........................................... 2-21
Speedometer ........................................ 2-22
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-22
Engine oil meter .................................... 2-23
Clock ..................................................... 2-23
Hour meter ............................................ 2-24
Trip timer ............................................... 2-24
Tripmeter ............................................... 2-25
Fuel warning indicator........................... 2-25
Oil warning indicator ............................. 2-26
Engine overheat warning indicator....... 2-26
Battery warning indicator ...................... 2-27
Storage compartments ......................... 2-28
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Location of main components
1Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
2Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
3Front storage compartment
4Hood
5Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
6Handlebars
Use to control direction.
7Fuel tank filler cap
8Mooring eye
Use to attach a rope for mooring only.
9Oil tank filler cap
0Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.
AFootwell
Use to place feet for balance.BFire extinguisher container
Use to store the fire extinguisher.
CIntake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
DSpeed sensor
EJet intake
FDrive shaft
Transmits power from engine to the jet pump.
GHandgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
HRear seat
IFront seat
JGlove compartment
KRear storage compartments
LTilt lever
Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.
MSide grips
Use for suppor t when riding as a passenger.
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1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
2Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
3Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
6Start switch
Push to start the engine.
7Adjustable rearview mirrors
8Multifunction meter
Use to check watercraft operation.9Shift lever
Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.
0Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
ACleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling a water-
skier.
BEyes
Use to attach rope for transporting or mooring.
CDeck drain outlets
Drains water from the footwell.
DStern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
EJet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
FReverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
GRide plate
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1Fuel tank
2Water separator
Traps water from the breather hose to the fuel
tank.
3Fuel filter
4Oil tank
5Silencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.6Spark plug lead
7Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
8Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
9Battery
0Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
AMuffler
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Operation of controls and
other functions
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Rear seat
To remove the rear seat:
Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then
pull the seat off.
To install the rear seat:
Insert 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 securely.
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Front seat
To remove the front seat:
1. Remove the rear seat.
2. Pull the front seat latch 2 up, and then
pull the seat off.
To install the front seat:
1. Insert 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 rear seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before operating the watercraft.
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