lock YAMAHA XL 1200 2001 User Guide

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PADLOC (Programmable
digital locking ignition)
This feature is provided to deter unautho-
rized use.
The function allows you to choose either
“START” or “LOCK” mode, as the situation
requires, much as you would use an ignition
key in a motor vehicle. If you have previously
chosen “LOCK” mode, the engine will not
start unless the right code is put in to select
“START” mode.
NOTE:
If you do not use the PADLOC system, it is
unnecessary to perform the initial setting of
the PADLOC. In this case, the “START”
mode is automatically selected.
PADLOC initial setting
1. Disconnect the blue connector 1 behind
the front storage compartment.
2. After the warning light turns on, press
the “MODE” button for at least 3 seconds
until the display shows “COdE.” You are
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3. Select your four-letter code by pressing
the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in a
desired sequence.
NOTE:
If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of setting a
code.
4. After code setting is complete, the
buzzer will sound 3 times and the display
will show “SET.” Lastly, the display turns
off and the warning light turns on again.
After the meter has displayed this
sequence, connect the blue connector
again.
NOTE:
●Your own code is kept even if the battery
terminal is disconnected.
●If you forget your own code, or if you want
to change the code, do this initial setting
procedure again from the beginning.
Selecting “PADLOC” mode
Selecting the desired mode can only be
done after the initial setting has been done
and while the display is not lit.
1. Press the “MODE” button until the meter
displays the current mode, “START” or
“LOCK.”
2. With “START” or “LOCK” displayed,
press the “MODE” button continuously
for about 3 seconds until the display
changes to “COdE.”

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3. Enter your four-letter code by pressing
the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in the
right sequence.
NOTE:
If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of selecting the
mode.
4. If the code entered is correct, the mode
will change from the previous mode to
either “START” or “LOCK.” Then the
mode display and buzzer will operate for
2 seconds.
NOTE:
●Once you select a mode, the mode will
not change unless you perform this mode
selection sequence again.
●If the wrong code is entered, the mode
display shows “ERROR” for 2 seconds
and the buzzer will sound 5 times. Then
the display returns to “COdE.”
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Tachometer
The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by
segments. Each segment indicates a 200 r/min
increment.

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Engine oil meter
The engine oil meter is provided for con-
venient oil level checking while operating the
watercraft.
The engine oil meter has 3 segments
which show the amount of oil remaining in
the oil tank.
NOTE:
The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.
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Clock
A 12-hour clock is provided in this meter.
To show the clock, press the “MODE” but-
ton until the display shows “CLOCK” while
the engine is running.
1. When the display shows “CLOCK,” press
the mode button for at least 3 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound once. The hour
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired hour is displayed.
3. Press the “MODE” button again.
4. The buzzer will sound once. The minute
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired minute is displayed.
5. Press the “MODE” button again.

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6. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “SET” blink for 2 seconds.
Then the display turns to “CLOCK” and
shows the time.
NOTE:
If the battery terminal is disconnected, the
clock will be reset to 12:00.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows how many hours of
engine operation have elapsed since the
watercraft was new.
To show the hour meter, press the
“MODE” button until the display shows
“HOUR.M” while the engine is running.
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Trip timer
The trip timer is provided for counting the
time traveled on a given trip.
To show the trip timer, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP.T” while
the engine is running.
1
Minutes
2
Seconds
1. When the display shows “TRIP.T,” press
the “A/SET” button to start counting. The
buzzer will sound once.
2. Press the “A/SET” button again to stop
counting. The buzzer will sound once.
3. Press “MODE” button for at least
2 seconds to set the time back to 00:00.
The buzzer will sound twice. The time
display and “TRIP.T” blink for 2 seconds.
Now it is ready to start counting.

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Glove compartment
A glove compartment 4 is located in front
of the seat.
To open the glove compartment, slide the
latch 3 toward you, and then lift up the lid.
To close the glove compartment, push the
lid down until it locks securely.
Glove compartment:
Capacity: 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp gal)
Load limit: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment 5 is
located under the rear seat.
To open the seat storage compartment,
remove the rear seat. (See page 2-5 for rear
seat.)
Rear storage compartments:
Capacity: 30 L (8 US gal, 6.6 Imp gal)
Load limit: 9 kg (19.8 lb)

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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher
on board. The fire extinguisher container 1
is located in the front storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container
cap2 turn it counterclockwise.
After inserting the fire extinguisher make
sure that the container cap is tightened
securely.
NOTE:
●See the instructions supplied by the fire
extinguisher manufacturer for checking
the fire extinguisher. Always keep the
extinguisher in the fire extinguisher con-
tainer.
●Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equip-
ment with this watercraft. If you do not
have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a
fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one
meeting the proper specifications.

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Throttle
Squeeze and release the throttle lever
several times to make sure that there is no
hesitation in its travel. It should be smooth
over the complete range, and spring back to
the idle position when released.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, always check
the operation of the throttle lever. It
should move smoothly through its full
range of operation, and should spring
back to the idle position when released.
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Steering system
Check for looseness in the handlebars.
Turn them as far as possible to the right
and left to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range. Make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle also changes directions as the han-
dlebars are turned, and that there is no free
play between the handlebars and the jet
thrust nozzle.
Check that the tilt lever is locked in posi-
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5. If the “LOCK” mode was chosen previ-
ously, choose the “START” mode before
starting the engine. (See pages 2-22 to
2-23 for selecting “PADLOC” mode.)
NOTE:
●If the initial setting of the PADLOC has not
been done, the “START” mode is auto-
matically selected.
●If you have previously chosen “LOCK”
mode, the engine will not start unless the
correct code is entered. This selects the
“START” mode.
6. While lightly squeezing the throttle lever,
push the start switch (green button).
WARNING
On this watercraft, the engine is con-
nected directly to the jet pump. Starting
the engine immediately generates some
thrust. Apply only enough throttle to
keep the engine running.
7. Release the start switch as soon as the
engine starts to run.
CAUTION:
●Never push the start switch while the
engine is running.
●Do not operate the start switch for
more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the
engine will not start. Also, the starter
motor may be damaged. If the engine
does not start in 5 seconds, release
the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and
try again.
8. After the engine has warmed up, push
the choke knob in to its original position.
NOTE:
If the choke knob is left pulled out, the
engine will stall.

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Stopping the engine
To stop the engine, release the throttle
lever, and then push the engine stop switch
(red button).
WARNING
You need throttle to steer. Shutting off
the engine can cause you to hit an obsta-
cle you are attempting to avoid. A colli-
sion could result in severe injury or
death.
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Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, choose the
“LOCK” mode on the multifunction meter by
setting PADLOC, and remove the engine
shut-off cord to reduce the chance of acci-
dental starting or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others.
To set the mode, see PADLOC under Mul-
tifunction meter.