fuel cap release YAMAHA XL 700 2002 Owners Manual

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Pre-operation check points
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Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove all seats and front storage compart-
ment. (See pages 2-4 and 2-5 for front and
rear seat, and 2-14 for front storage com-
partment.) Allow the engine compartment to
remain open for a few minutes to allow any
fuel vapors to escape. Also, check for loose
electrical connections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Fuel and oil systems
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove all seats and front storage com-
partment. (See pages 2-4 and 2-5 for
front and rear seat, and 2-14 for front
storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and replenish if necessary. (See pages
3-3 and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
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2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the “ON” posi-
tion.
NOTE:@ Before starting the watercraft, after it has
been sitting, remove the fuel tank filler cap
to release any built-up pressure in the tank
due to fuel expansion.
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3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off
switch 2. Also, attach the engine shut-
off cord 3 to your left wrist.
WARNING@ Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken, and keep it free from
the handlebars so the engine stops if the
operator falls off. The engine shut-off
cord may not pull free if wrapped around
the handlebars when the operator falls
off, allowing the watercraft to continue to
run and cause an accident.
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NOTE:@ It is not possible to start the engine with the
clip removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
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4. Pull and hold the choke knob all the way
out to start a cold engine.
NOTE:@ The choke should not be used when the
engine is warm.
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