Yamaha XLT800 12

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U.S.A. Edition LIT-18626-04-44 Page To the owner/operator Important manual information: Page CONTENTSE GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OPERATION Page GENERAL AND SAFETY Identification numbers Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number Hull Identification Number (HIN) Engine serial number Emission control information Approval label of Emission control certificate Manufactured date label Important labels Label location Warning labels Page Caution labels Other labels Safety information Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Cruising limitations Operation requirements Page Recommended equipment Hazard information Watercraft characteristics Water-skiing Page Steering and sailing rules Rules of the Road Stand-onvessel Give-wayvessel Rules when encountering Meeting vessels Crossing Overtaking Other special situations Narrow channels and bends Fishing vessel right-of-way Sailing vessel right-of-way Reading buoys and other markers Page United States Coast Guard Other sources Watercraft Education and Training Enjoy your watercraft responsibly FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Operation of controls and other Location of main components Page Page Page Operation of controls and other functions Rear seat Front seat Hood Fuel tank filler cap Oil tank filler cap Fuel cock knob Engine stop switch Engine shut-offswitch Choke knob Throttle lever Start switch Cooling water pilot outlet Steering system Tilt lever Shift lever Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector Bow down Bow up Handgrip Engine overheat warning system Multifunction meter PADLOC (Programmable digital locking ignition) PADLOC initial setting Selecting “PADLOC” mode Tachometer Speedometer Fuel meter Engine oil meter Clock Hour meter Trip timer Tripmeter Fuel warning indicator Oil warning indicator Engine overheat warning indicator Battery warning indicator Storage compartments Front storage compartment Glove compartment Seat storage compartment Page Fuel and oil Operation Post-operation checks Transporting Fuel and oil Gasoline Gasohol 2-strokeengine oil Filling the fuel tank Filling the oil tank Pre-operationchecks Pre-operationcheck list Pre-operationcheck points Engine compartment Fuel and oil systems Water separator Bilge Battery Fire extinguisher Throttle Steering system Shift lever and reverse gate Jet unit Engine shut-offcord (lanyard) Switches Cooling water pilot outlet Multifunction meter Operation Engine break-in Page Launching the watercraft Starting the engine Page ●Never push the start switch while the engine is running Stopping the engine Leaving the watercraft Operating your watercraft Getting to know your watercraft Learning to operate your watercraft Riding watercraft with passengers Starting the watercraft Starting and boarding in shallow water Starting from a dock Boarding and starting in deep water Boarding alone Boarding with passengers Capsized watercraft Page Turning the watercraft Page Stopping the watercraft Beaching the watercraft Docking the watercraft Reverse on waterways Rough water operation Post-operationchecks Page Transporting MAINTENANCE AND CARE Specifications Storage Flushing the cooling system Page Lubrication Fuel system Battery Cleaning the watercraft Maintenance and adjustments Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool kit Periodic maintenance chart Inspecting the fuel system Fuel filter Fuel tank Inspecting the oil injection system Oil tank Oil filter Inspecting the steering cable Inspecting the shift cable Inspecting and adjusting the throttle cable Inspecting the QSTS mechanism Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs Lubrication points Page Page Adjusting the choke cable Inspecting the battery To replenish the battery: To recharge the battery: Do not attempt to charge a battery hast- ily. Battery life may be shorter To connect the battery terminals: Adjusting the carburetor Adjusting the trolling speed Replacing the fuse Bleeding the oil injection pump Specifications Page TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chart Page Page Emergency procedures Cleaning the jet intake and impeller Jumping the battery Connecting the jumper cables Towing the watercraft Submerged watercraft Page Limited warranty YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Index Limited warranty Page YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Index