Yamaha XA1200Ltd WaveRunner Owner's manual

WaveRunner
XL1200Ltd
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
LIT-18626-03-82●
U.S.A.Edition
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATION!

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TO THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water
vehicle. This owner’s/operator’s manual con-
tains information you will need for proper
operation, maintenance, and care. A thor-
ough understanding of these simple instruc-
tions will help you to obtain maximum
enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you
have any questions about the operation or
maintenance of your water vehicle, please
consult a Yamaha water vehicle dealer.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this water vehicle and should
remain with it even if the vehicle is subse-
quently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways: The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
EWJ00043
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the vehi-
cle.
ECJ00045
CAUTION
:
A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
N
O
TE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner XL1200Ltd
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
2nd Edition, September 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without
the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-18626-03-82

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READ THIS OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATER VEHICLE.
GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
1
FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS
2
OPERATION AND RIDING
3
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
4
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
5
INDEX
6

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EJU00274 Chapter 1
GENERALANDSAFETY
INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS.............................................1-1
Primary identification (PRI-ID)
number...............................................1-1
Hull identification number (H.I.N).......1-1
Engine serial number.........................1-1
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION......................................1-2
IMPORTANT LABELS ..........................1-3
Location..............................................1-3
Labels.................................................1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION.......................1-8
Limitations on who may
operate the vehicle.............................1-8
Cruising limitations.............................1-9
Operational requirements...................1-9
Hazard information...........................1-12
Water vehicle characteristics ...........1-13
Water skiing .....................................1-14
RULES OF THE ROAD.......................1-15
Steering and sailing rules and
sound signals...................................1-15
Rules when encountering vessels....1-16
Other special situations....................1-17
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY
INFORMATION....................................1-19
ENJOY YOUR WATER VEHICLE
RESPONSIBLY ...................................1-19
FUEL REQUIREMENTS......................1-20
Gasoline (petrol)...............................1-20
Engine oil .........................................1-20

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS
Record your Primary identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull identification number (H.I.N)
and Engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided, to assist you in ordering spare parts
from your Yamaha water vehicle dealer. Also
record and keep these ID numbers in a sep-
arate place in case your water vehicle is sto-
len.
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PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (PRI-ID)
NUMBER
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label 1
attached to the inside of the engine com-
partment.
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HULL IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (H.I.N)
The H.I.N. is stamped on a plate 2attached
to the aft deck.
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The engine serial number is stamped on a
label 3attached to the cylinder head.

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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine conforms to 2000 U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation
for marine SI engines.
●Approved label of Emission control
certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box.
1Emission control information label
●Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the electrical box.
2Manufactured date label

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IMPORTANT LABELS
LOCATION

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LABELS
Warning labels
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3

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Caution labels
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