steering YAMAHA XL 700 2002 User Guide

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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 handle pivot shaft
If the steering pivot shaft becomes loose,
tighten the band 1 until a satisfactory feel is
obtained.

Steering cable (nozzle end)

Nozzle pivot shaft
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-2
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-20
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-17
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-20
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-2
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-21
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-23
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-23
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-24
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Caution labels ......................................... 1-7
Choke knob ............................................. 2-9
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-14
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-5
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-11, 3-12
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-10
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information ................... 1-2
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-12
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-9
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-9
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-17F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front seat ................................................ 2-5
Front storage compartment ................... 2-14
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-8
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-11
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-7
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
Glove compartment ............................... 2-15
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-13
Hazard information ................................ 1-14
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-13
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-18
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-12
Inspecting the steering cable ................ 4-13
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-4
L
Label location .......................................... 1-3
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-9
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Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-15
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-12
Oil level warning lamp ........................... 2-13
Oil tank .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-7
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
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
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-9
Post-operation checks........................... 3-31
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Recommended equipment .................... 1-13
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-21
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-30
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-17
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-15
Specifications ........................................ 4-22
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-22
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-22
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch............................................ 2-10
Steering system ........................... 2-11, 3-10Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-29
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-14
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-7
Switches ................................................ 3-12
T
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-6
Transporting .......................................... 3-33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-27
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-4
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-14
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-15
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