low oil pressure YAMAHA XL 700 2003 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 the front seat and front storage com-
partment. (See page 2-5 for front seat, and
2-15 for front storage compartment.) Allow
the engine compartment to remain open for
a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to
escape. Also, check for loose electrical con-
nections.
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
4-10 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 2-15 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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