2001 YAMAHA XL 1200 lock

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Inspecting the QSTS
mechanism
Check that the shift lock lever moves back
to the lock position smoothly, that the QSTS
selector locks and unlocks properly, and that
the jet thrust nozzle moves up or down.
1. Squeeze and release the shift lock lever.
2. Check that the QSTS selector locks
when the lever is released.
3. Check that the selector turns smoothly
when the lever is squeezed and held in
place.
4. Check that the angle of the jet thrust
nozzle changes when the selector is
shifted from neutral to bow-up or bow-
down.
If the mechanism does not work properly,
have a Yamaha dealer service it.

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Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is a vital part of the engine
and requires very sophisticated adjustment.
Most adjusting should be left to a Yamaha
dealer who has the professional knowledge
and experience to perform it. However, the
operator may adjust the trolling speed as
part of the usual maintenance routine.
CAUTION:
The carburetor was set at the Yamaha
factory after many tests. If the settings
are disturbed by someone who does not
have the necessary technical knowledge,
poor engine performance and damage
may result.
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Adjusting the trolling speed
1. Put the watercraft in the water.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for 1 or
2 minutes. Using a diagnostic tachome-
ter or, if necessary, the tachometer in the
multifunction meter, adjust the engine
speed to specification.
3. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 clockwise
to increase engine speed if necessary.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
engine speed if necessary.
Trolling speed: 1,300–1,400 r/min

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Specifications
MODEL
ITEMUnit XLT1200
WATERCRAFT CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 3
Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530)
DIMENSIONS
Length mm (in) 3,160 (125)
Width mm (in) 1,220 (48)
Height mm (in) 1,130 (45)
Dry weight kg (lb) 364 (803)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 114 (155)@ 7,000
Maximum fuel consumption L/h (US gal/h, Imp gal/h) 64 (17, 14)
Cruising range at full throttle hr. 1.09
Trolling speed r/min 1,300–1,400
ENGINE
Engine type 2-stroke, L3
Engine displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,176 (71.8)
Bore & stroke mm (in) 80.0 ×
78.0 (3.15 ×
3.07)
Compression ratio 5.9:1
Lubrication system Variable oil injection
Cooling system Water cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system Digital CDI
Spark plug BR8ES-11 (NGK)
Spark plug gap mm (in) 1.0–1.1 (0.039–0.043)
Battery capacity V-AH 12-19
Charging system Flywheel magneto
DRIVE UNIT
Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation Counterclockwise (viewed from rear)
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Jet thrust nozzle horizontal angle Degree 24 + 24
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle Degree -7, -2, 3, 8, 13
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating PON
RON86
90
Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 2-W, or an equivalent NMMA-
certified TC-W3 marine oil
Fuel tank capacity
Total L (US gal, Imp gal) 70 (18.5, 15.5)
Reserve L (US gal, Imp gal) 12 (3.2, 2.7)
Oil tank capacity L (US gal, Imp gal) 5.5 (1.5, 1.3)

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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Multifunction
meter“LOCK” mode selected Select “START” mode
2-22
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-10
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-22
Battery Run down Recharge 4-20
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-20
Terminal corroded Clean 4-4
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Starter motor turns over
Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn the fuel cock to
“ON”2-9
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-14
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-14
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Choke Knob moves back on
its ownTighten the choke knob
adjusting nut4-18
Water
temperature
sensorFailed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —

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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-3
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-21
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-18
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-21
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-4
Battery warning indicator....................... 2-29
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-22
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-24
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-24
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-25
Bow down.............................................. 2-16
Bow up .................................................. 2-16
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Caution labels ......................................... 1-6
Choke knob ........................................... 2-10
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-14
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-4
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-5
Clock ..................................................... 2-25
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-12, 3-13
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-9
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-31
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-4
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-14
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine oil meter .................................... 2-25
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-28
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-17
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-12
Engine shut-off switch ........................... 2-10Engine stop switch ................................ 2-10
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-16
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front seat ................................................ 2-6
Front storage compartment ................... 2-30
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-9
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-10
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-24
Fuel system ............................................. 4-3
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-8
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-27
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-20
Glove compartment ............................... 2-31
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-19
Hazard information ................................ 1-12
Hood........................................................ 2-7
Hour meter ............................................ 2-26
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-2
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-19
Inspecting the fuel system ....................... 4-9
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-11
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism .......... 4-13
Inspecting the shift cable ....................... 4-12
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-12
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-5

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Label location .......................................... 1-2
Launching the watercraft ....................... 3-16
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-20
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-19
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-8
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-15
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-6
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-20, 3-13
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-8
Oil warning indicator.............................. 2-28
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-20
Operation .............................................. 3-14
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements ........................ 1-10
Other labels ............................................. 1-7
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool
kit............................................................. 4-7
P
PADLOC initial setting........................... 2-21
PADLOC (Programmable digital locking
ignition).................................................. 2-21
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-8
Post-operation checks........................... 3-33
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-15
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-5
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-22
Reverse on waterways .......................... 3-32Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-21
Rough water operation .......................... 3-32
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-15
Safety information ................................... 1-8
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-31
Selecting “PADLOC” mode ................... 2-22
Shift lever .............................................. 2-14
Shift lever and reverse gate.................. 3-11
Specifications ........................................ 4-23
Speedometer......................................... 2-24
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-23
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-23
Starting the engine ................................ 3-16
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-22
Start switch............................................ 2-11
Steering system ...........................2-12, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-19
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-30
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-30
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-13
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-23
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-11
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-13
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-35
Tripmeter ............................................... 2-27
Trip timer ............................................... 2-26
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-28
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-3
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-13
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-14