2003 YAMAHA XL 700 Owners Manual

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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 star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Start switch
Push to start the engine.6Oil level warning lamp
7Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
8Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
9Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
0Cleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier
or a rope mooring the watercraft.
ARide plate
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1Silencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.
2Spark plugs/caps
3Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler6Fuel tank
7Oil tank
8Fuel filter
9Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
0Battery
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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:
Pull the front seat latches 1 on both
sides up, and then lift the seat and pull it off.
To install the front 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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Hood
To open the hood, push the latch 1
down, 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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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap:
1. Open the hood. (See page 2-6 for hood.)
2. Turn the filler cap 2 counterclockwise.
To install the oil tank filler cap:
Install the filler cap, and then close the
hood.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the oil tank filler cap and
hood are properly secured before operating
the watercraft.
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Fuel cock knob
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel
tank to the carburetors.
The fuel cock knob 1 positions are
explained as follows and are shown in the
illustration.
OFF:
With the fuel cock knob in this position,
fuel does not flow. Always turn the fuel cock
knob to this position when the engine is not
running.
ON:
With the fuel cock knob in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the fuel
cock knob to this position when starting the
engine and operating the watercraft.
RES:
This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock
knob in this position, the fuel reserve is
made available. Tur n the fuel cock knob to
this position if you run out of fuel while oper-
ating the watercraft. When this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible and be sure to
turn the fuel cock knob back to “ON”!
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Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine
shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (black button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
WARNING@
Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your wrist and the clip to the engine
shut-off switch BEFORE starting the
engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the
engine or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others, always remove the clip
from the shut-off switch when the
engine is not running.
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Choke knob
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the
choke.
Pull the knob 1 out to turn the choke on.
Push the knob in to turn the choke off.
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