2003 YAMAHA SUV 1200 steering

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E
EJU01897
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle
angle
Check for smooth operation of the handle-
bars and jet thrust nozzle.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to
the right and left and check that the distance
between the jet thrust nozzle and the
bracket of the reverse gate are equal on
right and left sides.
If steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU01852
Inspecting the shift cable
Place the shift lever in the reverse posi-
tion.
Make sure that the reverse gate makes
contact with the stopper 1 on the bracket,
and that the arm 2 makes contact with the
reverse gate.
If the reverse gate does not reach the cor-
rect positions, have a Yamaha dealer ser-
vice it.
EJU01104
Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back
to the set position smoothly and that free
play is within specification.
1. Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the lever does not return smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer service it.
2. Adjust free play a by loosening the lock-
nut 1 and turning the adjuster 2. Distance A and B: A = B
Throttle lever free play:
4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in)
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Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Squeeze the throttle lever and remove the
seal 1. Spray a rust inhibitor into the
outer cable. Refit the seal securely.

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (nozzle end)

Nozzle pivot shaft

QSTS cable (nozzle end)

QSTS cables (pulley end)
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J
Jet unit................................................... 3-12
Jumping the battery................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-3
Launching the watercraft ....................... 3-16
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-20
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-19
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-9
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-16
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-2
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-18, 3-13
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-7
Oil warning indicator.............................. 2-26
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-20
Operation .............................................. 3-14
Operation of controls and
other functions......................................... 2-4
Operation requirements ........................ 1-11
Other labels ............................................. 1-8
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-8
P
PADLOC initial setting........................... 2-19
PADLOC (Programmable digital
locking ignition) ..................................... 2-19
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-9
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 .................................................... 1-1Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-14
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Rear storage compartments .................. 2-30
Recommended equipment .................... 1-13
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-23
Reverse on waterways .......................... 3-32
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-21
Rough water operation .......................... 3-32
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-17
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Selecting “PADLOC” mode ................... 2-20
Shift lever .............................................. 2-13
Shift lever and reverse gate .................. 3-11
Side grips .............................................. 2-16
Specifications ........................................ 4-24
Speedometer......................................... 2-22
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............................................ 2-10
Steering system ...........................2-11, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-19
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-30
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-28
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-13
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-21
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-12
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-35
Tripmeter ............................................... 2-25
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