2001 YAMAHA XL 800 Owners Manual

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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components............... 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions.................................................... 2-5
Rear seat................................................. 2-5
Front seat ................................................ 2-6
Hood ........................................................ 2-7
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-8
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-8
Fuel cock knob........................................ 2-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 2-10
Engine shut-off switch........................... 2-10
Choke knob ........................................... 2-10
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-11
Start switch............................................ 2-11
Cooling water pilot outlet ...................... 2-12
Steering system .................................... 2-12
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-13
Shift lever .............................................. 2-14
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector .................................................. 2-15
Engine overheat warning system ......... 2-17
Handgrip................................................ 2-18
Multifunction meter................................ 2-19
PADLOC (Programmable digital locking
ignition) .................................................. 2-20
Tachometer ........................................... 2-22
Speedometer ........................................ 2-23
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-23
Engine oil meter .................................... 2-24
Clock ..................................................... 2-24
Hour meter ............................................ 2-25
Trip timer ............................................... 2-25
Tripmeter ............................................... 2-26
Fuel warning indicator........................... 2-26
Oil warning indicator ............................. 2-27
Engine overheat warning indicator....... 2-27
Battery warning indicator ...................... 2-28
Storage compartments ......................... 2-29
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Location of main components
1Handlebars
Use to control direction.
2Fuel tank filler cap
3Rope hole
4Footwell
Use to place feet for balance.
5Footrest
Use for stopping when pulling a water-skier.
6Front seat latch
7Rear seat latch
Locking and releasing the seat rock.
8Intake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
9Speed sensor
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1Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
2Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
3Front storage compartment
4Hood
5Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
6Oil tank filler cap
7Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.
8Fire extinguisher container
Use to store the fire extinguisher.
9Cleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier,
or a rope for mooring the watercraft.
0Jet intakeAHandgrip
Use for support when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
BRear seat
CFront seat
DGlove compartment
ESeat storage compartment
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1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
2Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
3Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental starting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
5QSTS shift lock lever
6Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
7Start switch
Push to start the engine.8Adjustable rearview mirrors
9Multifunction meter
Use to check watercraft operation.
0Shift lever
Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.
AThrottle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
BTilt lever
Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.
CReverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
DStern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
EJet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
FRide plate
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1Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
2Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
3Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler
6Fuel filter
7Fuel tank8Oil tank
9Battery
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Operation of controls and
other functions
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Rear seat
To remove the rear seat:
Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then
pull the seat off.
To install the rear seat:
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place securely.
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Front seat
To remove the front seat:
1. Remove the rear seat.
2. Pull the front seat latch 2 up, and then
pull the seat off.
To install the front seat:
1. Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Install the rear seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before operating the watercraft.
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Hood
To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,
and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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