2001 YAMAHA XL 800 engine overheat

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Lubrication
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
Never pour or spray gasoline, or any sub-
stance other than engine fogging oil
through the holes in the carburetor
silencer cover.
CAUTION:
●Be sure to replace the caps securely
after fogging the engine. Otherwise
water could enter the engine and
cause damage.
●Do not attempt to run the engine at full
throttle or for more than 15 seconds
while the watercraft is out of the water,
otherwise the engine may overheat
and/or seize.
1. Open the silencer cap 1 on the silencer
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Start the engine with the watercraft in a
well-ventilated area.
3. With the engine running at a fast idle,
quickly spray as much fogging oil as pos-
sible through the hole in the silencer
cover. Keep spraying until the engine
stalls (or a maximum of 15 seconds).
4. Install the cap securely.
5. Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one tablespoon of engine
oil into each cylinder. Grease the spark
plug threads and install the spark plugs.
6. Crank the engine for 3 seconds.
7. Lubricate all cables such as the throttle,
choke, and steering cables.
8. Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified under Lubrication points on
page 4-15.
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Emergency procedures
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Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller
If weeds or debris get caught in the intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine
speed rises. If this condition is allowed to
continue, the engine will overheat and may
seize. If there is any sign that the jet intake
or impeller is clogged with weeds or debris,
beach the watercraft and check the intake
and impeller. Always stop the engine before
beaching the watercraft.
WARNING
Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the jet intake or impeller
areas, shut the engine off and remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch.
Severe injury or death could result from
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
1. Turn the watercraft on its side as shown.
CAUTION:
●Place a suitable clean cloth or carpet-
ing underneath the watercraft to pro-
tect it from abrasions and scratches.
●Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side.
●When turning the watercraft on its
side, support the bow so the handle-
bars cannot be bent or damaged.
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-3
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-21
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-18
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-21
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-2
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-4
Battery warning indicator....................... 2-28
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-22
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-24
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-24
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-25
Bow down.............................................. 2-16
Bow up .................................................. 2-16
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Caution labels ......................................... 1-7
Choke knob ........................................... 2-10
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-14
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-4
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-5
Clock ..................................................... 2-24
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-12, 3-13
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-10
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-31
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-4
Emission control information ................... 1-2
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-14
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine oil meter .................................... 2-24
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-27
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-17Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-12
Engine shut-off switch ........................... 2-10
Engine stop switch ................................ 2-10
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-17
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front seat ................................................ 2-6
Front storage compartment ................... 2-29
Fuel and oil .............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-9
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-10
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-23
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-8
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-26
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-20
Glove compartment ............................... 2-30
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-18
Hazard information ................................ 1-13
Hood........................................................ 2-7
Hour meter ............................................ 2-25
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-19
Inspecting the fuel system ....................... 4-9
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-11
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism .......... 4-13
Inspecting the shift cable ....................... 4-12
Inspecting the steering cable ................ 4-12
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