2003 YAMAHA SUV 1200 fuel cap

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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
Handgrip ............................................... 2-16
Side grips ............................................. 2-16
Engine overheat warning system ........ 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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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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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap:
1. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-4 to 2-5 for rear and front seat
installation and removal procedures.)
2. Turn the filler cap 1 counterclockwise.
To install the oil tank filler cap:
Install the filler cap, and then install the
seats.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured before operating the watercraft.
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Multifunction meter
This meter contains following functions for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.
1
“MODE” button
2
“SET” button
3
“CODE” setting buttons
4
Tachometer
5
Speedometer
6
Fuel meter
7
Engine oil meter
8
Display for Clock, Hour meter, Trip meter and
Trip timer
9
Warning light
0
Display for PADLOC and direction of warning
indicator
A
Battery warning indicator
B
Engine overheat warning indicator
C
Fuel warning indicator
D
Oil warning indicator
CAUTION:@
Do not run the engine at full throttle or
more than 15 seconds to check the
meter for operation on land. The
engine could overheat.

Use the specified resistor-type spark
plugs and caps, otherwise the meter
may function erratically.
@
NOTE:@ The demonstration mode display starts
showing after the engine starts. Then all dis-
plays light up and the buzzer sounds twice.
The meter will operate normally after a few
seconds. The current display will continue to
operate for 30 seconds after the engine
stops.
@
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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, a glove
compartment, and rear storage compart-
ments are provided.
NOTE:@
Make sure that the storage compartments
are properly secured before operating the
watercraft.

The storage compartments are not
designed to be waterproof. If you carry
objects that must be kept dry, such as the
manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.
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Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment 2 is
located at the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
pull the hood latch 1 up, and then open the
hood.
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.
WARNING@
The front storage compartment is not
ventilated. Fuel vapors can be a fire or
explosion hazard. To avoid injury or
death, do not store fuel or flammable
liquids inside.

Cargo should not exceed 15 kg (33 lb)
in the front storage compartment.
@
NOTE:@ Make sure that the front storage compart-
ment is properly secured before operating
the watercraft.
@
Front storage compartment:
Capacity: 120 L (31.7 US gal, 26.4 Imp gal)
Load limit: 15 kg (33 lb)
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Rear storage compartments
The rear storage compartments 2 are
located on both sides of the aft deck.
To open a rear storage compartment, pull
the latch 1 up, and then open the cover.
To close a rear storage compartment,
push down on the cover until it latches
securely.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the rear storage compart-
ments are properly secured before operat-
ing the watercraft.
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WARNING@
The rear storage compartments are
not ventilated. Fuel vapors can be a
fire or explosion hazard. To avoid
injury or death, do not store fuel or
flammable liquids here.

Cargo should not exceed 22.5 kg
(50 lb) in either the port or starboard
storage compartment.
@
NOTE:@ There is a drain plug 3 in each compart-
ment. To drain water in a rear storage com-
partment into the engine compartment,
remove the plug by turning it counterclock-
wise.
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Rear storage compartments:
Capacity: 160 L (42.3 US gal, 35.2 Imp gal)
Load limit: 22.5 kg (50 lb)
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OPERATION
Fuel and oil ............................................... 3-1
Gasoline ................................................. 3-1
2-stroke engine oil .................................. 3-2
Filling the fuel tank ................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank ................................... 3-4
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Pre-operation check list ......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points .................... 3-6
Operation ................................................ 3-14
Engine break-in .................................... 3-14
Launching the watercraft ..................... 3-16
Starting the engine ............................... 3-16
Stopping the engine ............................. 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ......................... 3-19
Operating your watercraft .................... 3-20
Getting to know your watercraft ........... 3-20
Learning to operate your watercraft .... 3-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ...... 3-21
Starting the watercraft .......................... 3-22
Boarding and starting in deep water ... 3-24
Capsized watercraft ............................. 3-26
Turning the watercraft .......................... 3-28
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Beaching the watercraft ....................... 3-31
Docking the watercraft ......................... 3-31
Reverse on waterways ........................ 3-32
Rough water operation ........................ 3-32
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-33
Transporting .......................................... 3-35
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