2001 YAMAHA XL 700 engine

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-18
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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

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-19
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Operating your watercraft
Getting to know your 
watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills
acquired through practice over a period of
time. Take the time to learn the basic t

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-20
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Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into body
cavities as result of falling into the water or
being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal
swimwear does

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-22
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Starting and boarding in shallow
water
1. Do not start the engine in less than
60 cm (2 ft) of water. Put the watercraft
in water that is deep enough, and then
board the watercraft fr

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-23
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Boarding and starting in deep 
water
WARNING
●Operator and passenger should prac-
tice getting on board in shallow water
before riding in deep water. Boarding
in deep water requires

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-24
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Boarding with passengers
WARNING
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Do not apply throttle until

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-25
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NOTE:
The heavier the total weight of the operator
and passengers, the more difficult it will be
to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft when the total weight exceeds
240 kg (5

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YAMAHA XL 700 2001  Owners Manual 3-26
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CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the clip from the shut-
off switch, otherwise the engine will
overheat and engine damage may occur.
1. Shut the engine off by removing the clip
from the engine shut-o