Yamaha XLT800 manual

READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! O WNER’S / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL LIT -18626-04-44 XLT800 U .S.A. E d iti o n 2002 W a ve Run n e r Printed in USA September 2001—1.1 × 1 CR F1F-F8199-10 (XA800A-A) (E) Printed on recycled paper Y AMAHA MOTOR CORPORA TION, USA[...]

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E EJU00989 T o the owner/operator Thank you f or choosing a Y amaha water- craft. This Owner’ s/Operator’ s Manual contains inf or mation you will need f or proper ope r a- tion, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these si mple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjo yment from your ne w Y amaha. If you hav e any quest[...]

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E EJU00992 CONTENTS READ THIS O WNER ’ S/OPERA T OR ’ S MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR W A TERCRAFT . GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION 1 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS 2 OPERA TION 3 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES 5 APPENDIX 6 UF1F10.book Page 3 Monday, Sep tember 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

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E 1 EJU00993 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION Identification numbers ............. ............... 1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ............. ....................... ............... 1-1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-1 Engine serial number ........ ..................... 1-1 Emission con trol information . .............[...]

1-1 E EJU00994 Identification nu mbers Record your Primar y Identification (PRI- ID) number , Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine ser ial number in the spaces pr o- vided, to assist you in ordering spare par ts from a Y amaha deal er . Also record an d k eep these ID nu mbers in a separate place in case your w atercraft is stolen. EJU00995 [...]

1-2 E EJU01174 Emission contr ol inf ormat ion This engine conforms to the U .S. Environ- mental Prot ection Agency (EP A) regulations f or mar ine SI engines f or the year 2002. EJU01392 Appr ov al label of Emission contr ol cer tificate This label is attach ed to the electrical b o x and the e xhau st side of the cr ankcase. 1 Emission control in[...]

1-3 E EJU00998 Impor tant labels EJU01351 Label location UF1F10.book Page 3 Monday, Sep tember 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

1-4 E EJU01352 W arning lab els 1 23 5 4 E_F1F-10-1.fm Page 4 Monday, Sept ember 3, 2001 11:13 AM[...]

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1-8 E EJU01177 Safety inf ormation The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of pr oper riding techniq ues, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator . Every opera tor should kno w the follo wing requirements before riding the watercraft. ● Bef ore operating the w atercraft, read [...]

1-9 E EJU01001 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, objects , and other watercraft. Be aler t f or conditions that limit your visibility or bloc k your vision of others . ● Operate def ensively at saf e speeds and keep a saf e distance awa y from people, objects, and other w atercraft. ● Do not f ollow directly behind w atercraf[...]

1-10 E ● This watercraft is not equipped with light- ing require d f or night operation. Do not operate the watercr aft after sunset or bef ore dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of coll iding with another boat, which could result in sev ere injur y or death. EJU01160 Operation requirements ● All riders must w ear a Coast Guard approv ed per[...]

1-11 E ● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. Y ou must decide whether to wear a hel- met while you ride f or recreation. Y ou should know that a helmet could help pro- tect you in cer tain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Al[...]

1-12 E ● Do not attempt to modify this watercraft! Modifications to your w atercraft ma y reduce saf ety and re liability , and render the watercraft unsaf e or illegal for use . ● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lany ard) to wrist an d k eep it free from the handle - bars so that the engine stops if the opera- tor f alls off . After r iding, [...]

1-13 E EJU01003 Hazar d information ● When transpor ting or storing your water- craft, alwa ys place the fuel cock knob in the “ OFF ” position, otherwise gasol ine ma y overflo w from the carburetor . ● Ne ver star t the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odo[...]

1-14 E ● Re verse can be used to slow do wn or stop duri ng slow speed maneuv er ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to re verse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you bef ore shifting into rev erse. ● K eep aw ay from intake gr ate 1 while the engine is on. Items [...]

1-15 E ● A second person should b e on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in most states it is required by la w . Let the skier direct the operator ’ s con trol of speed and direction with hand signals. The spotter should sit securely on the passenger seat and h old onto the hand- grip with feet firmly on th e f ootrest f o r proper balance[...]

1-16 E EJU01180 Rules of the Road Y amaha watercraft is legall y consid- ered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft m ust b e in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway o n which it is used . Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets an d highw ays, there are waterw ay rules that appl y when you [...]

1-17 E Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situatio ns that y ou ma y encounter with other vessels which could lead to a col lision unless the Steering Rules are f ollowed: Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on Crossing: you are tra veling across another vessel ’ s path Overtaking : y ou are passing or being passed [...]

1-18 E Over taking If you are passing another v essel, you are the give-w ay v essel. This means that the other ve ssel is expected to maintain its course and speed. Y ou must stay out of its wa y until you are clear of it. Lik ewise, if another vessel is passing y ou, you should maintain your speed and direction so th at the other vessel can steer[...]

1-19 E This system uses buo ys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regu- lator y or advisor y information. These mar k- ers are white with blac k letters and orange borders. The y signi fy speed zones , restricted areas , dange r areas, and general inf or mation. Remember , mark ings ma y v ar y by geo- graphic location. Alw ays co[...]

1-20 E EJU01181 T o g et more boating safety inf ormation Be inf or med about boating safety . Addi- tional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the f ollowing. United States Coast Guar d Consumer Aff airs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Aff airs U .S. Coast Guard Headquar ters W ashin[...]

1-21 E EJU01006 Enjo y y our water craft responsibl y Y ou share the areas you enjoy when ridin g y our watercraft with others and with nature. So y our enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, waters , and wil dlif e with respect and cour tesy . Whene ver and wherev er you ride, think of yourself as the guest[...]

E 2 EJU01007 FEA T URES AND FUNCTIONS Location of main compon ents .............. 2-1 Operation of contro ls and other functions ................... ...................... .......... 2-5 Rear seat ..................... ....................... .... 2-5 Front seat ............ ...................... ............. 2-6 Hood ............................[...]

2-1 E EJU01008 Location of main components 1 Handlebars Use to control direction. 2 Footwell Use to place f eet for balance. 3 Footrest T o keep proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the skier . 4 Bow eye Use to attach rope for tr anspor ting, moor ing or towing the watercr aft in an emergency . 5 Hood 6 Front seat 7 Rear seat 8 Sponsons[...]

2-2 E 1 Fuel tank filler cap 2 Rope holes 3 Intake grate Prev ents debris from getting into th e jet pump . 4 Speed sensor 5 Cleat Use to attach a towrope f or pulling water-skier , or a rope for mooring the watercr aft. 6 Handgrip Use f or su pport when boarding the watercraft or when seated f acing rearward and acting as a spotter f or a water-sk[...]

2-3 E 1 Engine stop switch Push to stop the engine nor mally . 2 Clip Inser t into the engine shut-off s witch to enable star ting of the engine. Remov e to stop the engine or prev ent acci- dental star ting of the engine or unauth orized use of the watercraft. 3 Quick Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector Use to select the trim angle of th e w atercr[...]

2-4 E 1 Spark plugs/Spark plug caps 2 Electrical bo x Protects electrical components fro m w ater . 3 Flush hose connector Use to flush the engine cooling water pas- sages. 4 Spark plug lead 5 Muffler 6 Fuel filter 7 Fuel tank 8 Oil tank 9 Battery UF1F10.book Page 4 Monday, Sep tember 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

2-5 E EJU01009 Operation of contr ols and other functions EJU01211 Rear seat T o remove the rear seat: Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off . T o install the rear seat: Inser t the projections on the front of the seat into the sta ys on the dec k, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place securely . UF1F10.boo[...]

2-6 E EJU01212 Fr ont seat T o remo ve the front seat: 1. Remo ve th e rear seat. 2. Pull the front seat latch 2 up, and then pull the seat off. T o install the fr ont seat: 1. Inser t 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 re ar seat. N O TE: [...]

2-7 E EJU01213 Hood T o open the hood, pull the latch 1 up , and then lift the hood up. T o close the hood, push the hood down to lock it in place . N O TE: @ Make sure that the hood is properly secured bef ore operating the watercraft. @ UF1F10.book Page 7 Monday, Sep tember 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

2-8 E EJU01012 Fuel tank filler cap T o remo ve the fuel tank filler cap 1 , tur n it counterclockwise . N O TE: @ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is proper ly secured bef ore operating the water- craft. @ EJU01214 Oil tank filler cap T o remove the oil tank filler cap: 1. Open the hood. (See page 2-7 for hood.) 2. T u rn the filler cap 2 c[...]

2-9 E EJU01014 Fuel cock knob The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetors . The fuel cock knob 1 positions are e xplain ed as f ollows and are shown in the illustration. OFF: With the fuel cock knob in this posi tion, fuel does not flow . Alwa ys tur n the fuel cock knob to this position when the engine is not runn ing. ON: Wi[...]

2-10 E EJU01015 Engine stop switc h Push this s witch 1 (red button) to s top the engine nor mally . EJU01016 Engine shut-off s witch Inser t the clip 1 , on the end of the engine shut-off cord 2 , under the engine shut-off s witch 3 (blac k button). The engine will stop automatically when the clip is removed from the s witch, such as if the operat[...]

2-11 E EJU01018 Thr ottle lever Squeeze the throttle le ver 1 to increase engine speed. Release the throttle lev er to decrease engine speed or to retur n it to the idle posi- tion. EJU01216 Star t s witch Push the star t s witch 1 (green button) to star t the engine. N O TE: @ ● The engine will not star t when the clip is remov ed from the engin[...]

2-12 E EJU01020 Cooling water pilot outlet This watercra ft is equip ped with a cooling water pilot outlets. When the engin e is running, cooling water is circulated in the engine, and then it is discharged from the pilo t outlets. T o chec k f or proper operation of th e cool- ing system, check that w ater is being dis- charged from the pilot outl[...]

2-13 E EJU01217 Tilt lever The tilt le ver 1 is located in front of the glov e compar tment and is us ed to adjust the tilt of the handl ebars. T o adjust the tilt, pull the tilt le ver up , and then mov e the handl ebars up or do wn to the desired positio n. W A R N I N G @ ● Never touch the tilt le ver during oper a- tion, otherwise the han dle[...]

2-14 E EJU01218 Shift le ver The shift lev er is located on the sta rboard side of the watercraft and is used to control the re verse gate , which allows the watercr aft to mov e into re verse or f orward. When in the rev erse position, the water- craft can b e launched from a tr ailer , or back ed up out of tight spots where you can- not tur n aro[...]

2-15 E EJU01022 Quic k Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector The QSTS selector 1 is located at the left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim an gle of the watercraft. Operating the QSTS selector changes the angle of the jet thr ust nozzle v er tically . Th is changes the trim angle of the watercraft. There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi- ti[...]

2-16 E EJU01023 Bow do wn T urn the gr ip to A or B and the bow will go down while the watercr aft is on plane. Bow do wn p uts more of the bow in the water . This gives the watercr aft more “ hook, ” which enhances tur ning performance. This position will also help the w atercraft get up on plane more quickly . At higher speeds, howe v er , th[...]

2-17 E EJU01220 Engine overheat warning system This model is equi pped with an engine ov erheat warning system. If the engine star ts to ov erheat, the war n- ing light, the indicato r f or the water tempera- ture symbol, and “ W. T E M P ” di spla y begin to blink, the b uzzer sounds, and the en gine speed will be limited to about 3,400 r/min.[...]

2-18 E EJU01221 Multifunction meter This meter contains f ollowing functi ons f or help and conv enienc e in operating the watercr aft. 1 “ MODE ” button 2 “ SET ” button 3 “ CODE ” setting buttons 4 T achometer 5 Speedometer 6 Fuel meter 7 Engine oil meter 8 Displa y fo r Clock, Hour meter , T rip meter and T rip timer 9 W ar ning ligh[...]

2-19 E EJU01222 P ADLOC (Programmab le digital locking ignition) This f eature is provided to deter unau tho- rized use. The function allows you to choose ei ther “ ST AR T ” or “ LOCK ” mode, as the situation requires, much as y ou would use an ig nition ke y in a motor v ehicle . If yo u hav e pre viously chosen “ LOCK ” mode, the eng[...]

2-20 E 3. Select your f our-letter code by pressing the “ A/SET , ” “ B, ” or “ C ” buttons in a desired sequence. N O TE: @ If you do not press a b utton for more than 10 seconds, the displa y automatically tur ns off . This cancels the process of setting a code. @ 4. After code setting is complete , the buzz er will sound 3 times and [...]

2-21 E 3. Enter yo ur four-letter code b y pressing the “ A/SET , ” “ B, ” or “ C ” butt ons in the right sequence. N O TE: @ If you do not press a button f or more than 10 seconds, the displa y automatically tur ns off . This cancels th e process of selecting the mode. @ 4. If the co de entered is correct, the mo de will change from th[...]

2-22 E EJU01226 Speedometer The meter shows the w atercraft speed against water . EJU01227 Fuel meter The fuel meter is provided for con venient fuel le vel checking while operating the watercr aft. The fuel meter has 4 segments which show the amount of fuel remai ning in the fuel tank. N O TE: @ The indication of the segments differs depending on [...]

2-23 E EJU01228 Engine oil meter The engine oil meter i s pro vided for con- venient oil le vel chec king while operating the watercr aft. The engine oil me ter has 3 segments which show the amount of oil remainin g in the oil tank. N O TE: @ The indication of the segments differs depending on your operating condition. Use the meter as a ref erence[...]

2-24 E 6. The buzz er will sound tw ice . The war n- ing light and “ SET ” blink f or 2 seconds . Then the display turns to “ CLOCK ” and shows the time . N O TE: @ If the batter y ter minal is disconnected, the clock will be reset to 12:00. @ EJU01230 Hour meter The hour meter is provided to mak e it easy to f ollow the maintenance sched u[...]

2-25 E EJU01163 Tr i p m e t e r A tripmeter is provided f or measur ing the approximate distance tra veled. T o sho w the tr ipmeter , press the “ MODE ” button until the displa y shows “ TRIP ” while the engine is ru nning. After sho wing “ TRIP , ” the displa y tur ns to “ .MI LE. ” 1. When the display shows “ .MILE, ” press [...]

2-26 E EJU01233 Oil warning indicator If the oil remaining in the tank drops to about 1.4 L (0.37 US gal, 0.31 Imp gal) or the oil filter is clogge d, the low est o il le ve l segment, the oil war ning indicator , “ OIL ” and the warning lig ht begin to b link. The buzzer also star ts sounding inter mittently . If the oil war ning indicator beg[...]

2-27 E EJU01236 Storage compar tments A front storage compar tment, a glov e compar tment, and seat storage compar t- ments are provided. N O TE: @ ● Make sure that the storage compar tments are proper ly secured bef ore operating the watercr aft. ● The storage compar tments are not designed to be water proof . If you carry objects that must be[...]

2-28 E EJU01038 Glove compartment A glov e compar tment 4 is located in fron t of the seat. T o open the glov e comp ar tment, slide the latch 3 to ward y ou, and then lift up th e l id. T o close the glo ve compar tment, push the lid down until it locks securely . Glove compartment: Capacity: 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp gal) Load limit: 1 kg (2.2[...]

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E 3 EJU01040 OPERA TION Fuel and oil ............ .................... ............... 3-1 Gasoline .............. ...................... ............. 3-1 2-stroke engine oil ............. ..................... 3-2 Filling the fuel tank .................... ............. 3-3 Filling the oil tank ...................... ............. 3-4 Pre-operati[...]

3-1 E EJU01041 Fuel and oil This engi ne uses Y amaha ’ s oil in jection system, which provides superior lubr ication by ensuring the pro per oil ratio f or all op er at- ing conditions. No fuel p remixing is neces- sar y e xcept dur ing the engine break-in period. Si mply pour gasoline into the fuel tank and oil into the oil tank. EJU01042 Gasol[...]

3-2 E CAUTION: @ Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers. @ EJU01043 Gasohol There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that con taining meth- anol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol co ntent does not e xceed 10 % and the fuel meets min imum octane ra tings. Gasohol cont aining methanol i[...]

3-3 E EJU01045 Filling the fuel tank CAUTION: @ Be careful when refueling. A void getting water or other contaminants in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor running or eng ine damage . @ 1. Open the hood and remove the front storage compar tment, to check the fuel le vel. (See page 2-27 for front storage compar tment.) 2. Open the fuel [...]

3-4 E EJU01240 Filling the oil tank W A R N I N G @ ● Do not add gasoline to the oil tank. Fire or e xplosion could result. ● Oil in the bilge is a serio us fire hazard. Wipe up any spilled oil immediately . @ CAUTION: @ Do not allow the oil tank to become com- pletely empty . If the oil tank becomes empty the oil injectio n pump must be bled t[...]

3-5 E EJU01346 Pre-operation chec ks EJU01349 Pre-operation chec k list Bef ore operating th is w atercraft, perf or m the checks in the f ollowing check list. See the accompanying te xt in this chapter for details on how to perf or m the chec ks. W A R N I N G @ If any item in the pre-operation ch eck list is not working pr operly , have it inspec[...]

3-6 E EJU01048 Pre-operation chec k points EJU01241 Engine compar tment V entilate the engine compar tment before each use. T o v entilate the engine compar tment, remov e all seats and front storage compar t- ment. (See page s 2-5 and 2-6 f or fron t and rear seat, and 2-27 for front storage com- par tment.) Allow the engine compar tment to remain[...]

3-7 E EJU01052 W ater separator Check the water separator 1 for w at e r. Nor mally the w ate r separator is empty . The water separator retains any water enter ing through the fuel tank breather hose if the watercr aft is capsized. If water remains in the water separator , drain it by remo ving the drain screw 2 . Install the drain screw again aft[...]

3-8 E EJU01054 Batter y Check the batter y condition and the elec- trolyte le vel. Check that the batter y leads are tightened securely and there is no corrosion on the battery ter minals . W A R N I N G @ The battery must always be full y charged and in good condition. Loss of batter y power ma y leave you stranded. Ne ver operate the watercraft i[...]

3-9 E F0P03010 EJU01164 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguisher container 1 is located in the front storage compar tment. T o open the fire e xtinguishe r container cap 2 turn it counterclo c kwise. After inser ting the fire e xtinguisher make sure that the container cap is tightened securely [...]

3-10 E EJU01056 Thr ottle Squeeze and release the throttle lev er se veral times to make sure that th ere is no hesitation in its trav el. It should be smooth ov er the complete range, and spring back to the idle position when r eleased. W A R N I N G @ Bef ore starting the engine, al way s chec k the operation of the throttle le ver . It should mo[...]

3-11 E EJU01245 Shift lever and re verse gate Check f or proper operation of the shift lev er and rev erse gate. Make sure that the re v erse gate goes down to its stopper position when the shift lev er is pulled up. Also , make sure that the re verse gate goes up to its stopper position when shift lev er is pushed down. W A R N I N G @ ● Make su[...]

3-12 E EJU01058 Jet unit Carefully check the jet intake f or weeds , debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of w ater . If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur , reducing jet thrust, and possibly damaging the j et pump . In some cases, the engine ma y ov erheat because of lack of cooling water , an d dam- age to the en gin[...]

3-13 E EJU01060 Switches Check the start sw itch 1 , the engine stop s witch 2 , and the engine shut-off s witch 3 f or proper operation. T o chec k these s witches place the water- craft in the w ater to provide adequate cooling. Star t the engine , and then pull the engine shut-off cord 5 to remov e the clip 4 from the engine shut-off s witch. V [...]

3-14 E EJU01063 Operation W A R N I N G @ Before op erating your wat ercraft, become familiar with all controls. Con- sult y our Y amaha de aler about an y con- trol or function you d o not fully understand . Failure to u nderstand ho w controls work could cause an accide nt or prevent y ou from a voiding an accident. @ CAUTION: @ Make sure that st[...]

3-15 E 3. Gradually open the throttle to 3/4 or less. 4. Continue operation at 3/4 throttle or l ess until the first tankfu l of fuel has been used. 5. Fill the tank with straight gasoline, and then proceed with nor mal operation. CAUTION: @ Fai lure to follo w the engine break-in pro- cedure properl y can re sult in se vere damage to the engine . [...]

3-16 E EJU01247 Launching the water craft Make sure that there are no obstructions behind you. After the watercr aft is in the water , star t the engine. Shift into re verse and mov e the watercra ft back slowly . If there are wa ves, someone should mak e sure th at the w ater- craft is not pushed into the trailer before backing aw a y . EJU01248 S[...]

3-17 E 2. T urn the fuel coc k knob t o the “ ON ” posi- tion. N O TE: @ Bef ore star ting the water craft, after it has been sitting, remov e th e fuel tank filler cap to release any b uilt-up pr essure in the tank due to fuel expansion. @ 3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shu t-off s witch 2 . Also , attach the engi ne shut- off cord 3 to y [...]

3-18 E 5. If the “ LOCK ” mode was chosen previ- ously , choose the “ ST ART ” mode befor e star ting the engine. (See pages 2-20 to 2-21 for selecting “ PA D L O C ” mode.) N O TE: @ ● If the initial setting of the P ADLOC has not been done, the “ ST ART ” mode is auto- matically selected. ● If you ha ve pre viously chosen “ [...]

3-19 E EJU01066 Stopping the engine T o stop the engine, release the throttle lev er , and then push the engine stop switch (red button). W A R N I N G @ Y ou need thro ttle to steer . Shutting off the engine can cause y ou to hit an obsta- cle y ou are attempting to av oid. A colli- sion could result in severe injury or death. @ EJU01249 Leaving t[...]

3-20 E EJU01068 Operating y our water craft EJU01165 Getting to know y our watercraft Operating your w atercraft requires skill s acquired through practice over a period of time. T ake the time to lear n the basic tech- niques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers . Operating your ne w watercraft can be a very enjoy able activity , provid[...]

3-21 E W ear protective clothing. Se vere inter nal injuries can occur if w ater is forced into body cavities as result of falling into the water or being near the jet thr ust nozzle. Normal s wimwear does not adequa tely protect against forceful wa ter entr y into rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bot- tom or clothing that provides[...]

3-22 E EJU01072 Star ting the water craft W A R N I N G @ ● Scan constantl y for people, object s and other water craft. Be aler t f or con- ditions that limit y our visibility or block y our vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance awa y from people, objects, and other watercraft. ● Do not f ollow direc[...]

3-23 E EJU01073 Starting and boarding in shallo w water 1. Do not star t 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 from the side or the rear . 2. Attach the engine shu t-off cord to y our left wrist, and then instal l the clip to the engine shut-off s witch. 3. Gri[...]

3-24 E EJU01075 Boar ding and star ting in deep water W A R N I N G @ ● Operator and passeng er should prac- tice getting on board in shallow water before rid ing in deep water . Boarding in deep water requires more skill. ● The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the water craft may increase the ri[...]

3-25 E EJU01252 Boarding with passengers W A R N I N G @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is for ced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle . Do not apply thr ottle until each passen- ger is seated with his or her feet on the floor of the f ootwell and is holding on to the pers on in front of him or her . @ 1.[...]

3-26 E N O TE: @ The hea vier the tot al weight of th e operator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercra ft when the total weight e xceeds 240 kg (530 lb) including any cargo . If it is difficult to balance the w atercr aft at a stand- still, proceed as follo ws: 1. The passenger must ste[...]

3-27 E CAUTION: @ Be sure to remove the c lip from the engine shut-off switc h, otherwise the engine will o verheat and engine dam a ge may occur . @ 1. Shut the engine off by removing the clip from the engine shut-off s witch. 2. Swim to the rear of the watercr aft. Pull the watercraft o ver with left hand on ride plate while pushin g do wn on the[...]

3-28 E EJU01079 T urning the watercraft Steering con trol depends on the combi- nation of handlebar position and the amou nt of throttle . W ater suck ed in through the intak e grate is pressuriz ed by t he impeller in the jet pump . As the pressurized w ater is e xpelled from the pump through the je t thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and s[...]

3-29 E W A R N I N G @ ● Do not release the throttle when trying to st ee r away fro m ob je ct s — you need thr ottle to steer . A collision could result in se vere injury or death. ● When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning . Sharp high-speed turns may cause the water craft to slide side- wa ys or spin[...]

3-30 E EJU01253 Stopping the water craft The watercraft is not equipped with a sep- arate braking system. It is stopped by w ater resistance when the throttle le ver is released. F rom full spee d, the wa tercraft comes to a complete stop in approximately 105 m (345 ft) after the throttle is released and the engin e is stopped, although this dis- t[...]

3-31 E EJU01081 Beaching the water craft 1. Make sure no obstructions, boats or s wimmers are near the beach. Release the throttle lev er about 10 5 m (345 ft) bef ore you reach the intended beaching area. 2. Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land. Remember : you need throttle to steer . 3. Get off the watercraft and pul[...]

3-32 E EJU01254 Re verse on waterwa ys Re verse can be used f or slow speed maneuvering when it is ne cessary to back up out of tight spots where you cannot tur n around. Rev erse can only b e used to slow down or stop during low speed maneuver- ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to re v erse and gradually increase engine s[...]

3-33 E EJU01384 P ost-operation checks Alwa ys perf or m the follo wing post-opera- tion chec ks after operating the wa tercraft. 1. Remove the w atercraft from the w ater . 2. W ash down the hull, handlebars, and jet unit with fresh water . 3. Remov e the seat and check the engine compar tment f or water . T o dr ain e xcess wat er , remov e the s[...]

3-34 E 7. If the watercra ft w ill be stored f or a week or more, lubricate inter nal engine com- ponents to help prev ent corro sion. (See page 4-3 f or lubr ication procedures.) 8. Rinse the engine and engine compar t- ment with a small a mount of water . CAUTION: @ Do not use high pressure when rinsing the engine or engine compar tment as seve r[...]

3-35 E EJU01256 T ranspor ting W A R N I N G @ Alw ays place th e fuel cock knob in the “ OFF ” position when transporting the watercraft, otherwise fuel could leak out into the engi ne or engine compar tment, which w ould create a fire hazard. @ When transpor ting the watercr aft on a trailer , secure the tie downs to the trailer through the b[...]

E 4 EJU01086 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Storage ........ ...................... .................... .... 4-1 Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1 Lubrication ........... ...................... ............. 4-3 Fuel system ............................................ 4-4 Battery ........... .................... ..................... 4-5 Cl[...]

4-1 E EJU01087 Storage W A R N I N G @ Alw ays place th e fuel cock knob in the “ OFF ” position when storing the water- craft, otherwise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartme nt, which w ould create a fire hazard. @ Storage f or prolonged per iods of time, such as winter storage, requires pre v enta- tive maintenance to ensur[...]

4-2 E 1. Put the watercraft on land in a hor iz ontal position. 2. Open the flushing ho se connector cap 1 , and then inser t the garde n hose adapter 2 into the flushing hose connector 3 and tur n it until it is securely connected. 3. Connect the garden hose adapter to a water tap using a hose. 4. Star t the engine, and then immediately tur n the [...]

4-3 E EJU01152 Lubrication W A R N I N G @ T o reduce the risk of fire or explosion: Never p our or spray gasoline, or an y sub- stance other than a rust inhibitor thr ough the hole in the carb uretor sile ncer co ver . @ CAUTION: @ ● Make sure to replace the cap securely after fog ging the engine, otherwise water could enter the engine and cause[...]

4-4 E EJU01168 Fuel system T op off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one ounce of Y amaha Fuel Stabi- lizer and Conditioner to each gallon of fuel. N O TE: @ Use of Y amaha Fue l Stabiliz er and Condi- tioner eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. If the fuel system is to be drained instead, consult a Y amaha dealer. @ UF1F10.book P[...]

4-5 E EJU01092 Battery If the watercraft is not used f or a month or more, disconnect the ( – ) ba tter y cab le first, and then the (+) cable and breather pipe, and ne xt remove the battery from the craft. Clean the batter y casing u sing fresh wat er . If the batter y ter minals are dir ty or cor- roded, clean the mating surfaces on the ter- mi[...]

4-6 E EJU01169 Cleaning the water craft Clean the watercraft bef ore stor ing it f or a long per iod. 1. W ash down the hull, hand lebars , and drive unit with fresh water . 2. Rinse the engin e and bilge area with fresh water . Dr ai n off all w ate r and wipe up remaining moisture with clean, dr y rags. 3. Spra y the engine ’ s exterior with Y [...]

4-7 E EJU01170 Maintenance and adjustments P eriodic inspectio n, adjustment and lubr i- cation will keep your watercr aft i n the saf est and most efficient condition p ossib le. Saf ety is an obligation of the watercraft o wner . The most impor tant points of watercr aft inspec- tion, adjustment and lubrication are e xplain ed on the f ollowing p[...]

4-8 E N O TE: @ A ser vice man ual is availab le f or purchase through a Y amaha de aler f or owners who hav e the mechanical skills, tools, and other equipment necessar y to perf or m mainte- nance not covered b y this Owner ’ s/Opera- tor ’ s Manual. @ EJU01198 Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual and tool kit It is advisable alw a ys to carr y [...]

4-9 E EJU01357 P eriodic maintenance chart The f ol lo wing char t gi v es general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Howe ver , depend- ing on your operating conditions maintenance ma y need to be performed more frequently . ( ● ) This mark indicates maintenance that you ma y do y ourself. ( ❍ ) This mark indicates work to be done by a Y ama[...]

4-10 E EJU01383 Inspecting the fuel system W A R N I N G @ Gasoline is highl y flammable and e xplo- sive . A fire or e xpl osion can cause s e v e r e i n j u r y o r d e a t h . S h u t o f f t h e engine. Do not smoke. A v oid spilling gasoline. @ Check the fuel system f or leaks, cr acks, or malfunctions. If any problem is f ound, do the necess[...]

4-11 E EJU01098 Fuel filter This watercra ft is equipped with a one- piece, disposab le fuel filter 1 . The fuel filter should be replaced once a y ear or after e very 20 0 hours of operation, or if water is f ound in the filter . Hav e a Y amaha deal er replace the fuel filter if necessary . W A R N I N G @ Do not try to replace the fuel filter y [...]

4-12 E EJU01100 Inspecting the oil injection system Check the oil injection system f or leakage, crac ks, or malfunctions. If necessar y , ha ve a Y amaha dealer repair the oil injection sys- tem. Check: ● Oil tank f or damage, crac ks or leakage. ● Oil tank f or water or dir t. ● Oil hose and joint for damage or cr acks. ● Oil filter f or [...]

4-13 E EJU01258 Inspecting the steering cable Check f or smooth operation of the handle- bars and jet thrust nozzle. T urn the ha ndlebars as f ar as possible to the right and left and check that the distance between the jet thrust nozzle and the brack et of the re verse gate are equal on righ t and left sides. If steerin g is stiff or misadjusted,[...]

4-14 E EJU01105 Inspecting the QSTS mechanism Check that the shift loc k le ver mov es back to the lock position smoothly , that the QSTS selector locks and unlocks properly , an d that the jet thrust nozzle mo ves up or down. 1. Squeeze and release the shift lock le ver . 2. Chec k that the QSTS sele ctor locks when the lev er is released. 3. Chec[...]

4-15 E EJU01341 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs The spark plug is an import ant engine component and is easy to inspect. The con- dition of the spar k plug can indicate some- thing about th e condition of the engine. F or e xample, if the ce nter electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion prob le[...]

4-16 E N O TE: @ ● Wipe off any w ater on th e spark plug or inside the cap before installing the spar k plug cap . Push the spar k plug cap down until it clicks. ● If a torque wrench i s not a vailab le when you are fitting a ne w spar k plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 tur n past finger tight. Ha ve the spark plu[...]

4-17 E F0D4100 ● Throttle cable (handlebar end) Pull the throttle le v er and remov e the seal 1 . Spra y a rust inhibitor into the outer cab le. Refit the seal secur ely . ● Steering cab le (handleba r end) ● Steering cable (nozzle end ) ● Nozzle piv ot shaft ● QSTS cable (nozzle end) ● QSTS cables (pulle y end) UF1F10.book Page 17 Mon[...]

4-18 E ● QSTS cables (handlebar end) Remov e the QSTS cable housing. Spra y a rust inhibitor into th e outer cable . Reinstall the QSTS cable housing. ● Shift cable (le ver end) ● Shift cable (re v erse gate end) ● YPVS cab le UF1F10.book Page 18 Monday, September 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

4-19 E ● Inter mediate housing Using a grease gun, fill the inter mediate housing with water-resistant grease through the grease nipple 1 . Grease capaci ty: Initial 10 hours or 1 month: 33.0 – 35.0 cm 3 (1 .11 – 1.18 oz) Every 100 hours or 6 months: 6.0 – 8.0 cm 3 (0.20 – 0.27 oz) EJU01261 Adjusting the choke cab le Check that the chok e[...]

4-20 E EJU01108 Inspecting the battery Check the le v el of the batter y electrolyte and make sure the leads are secure . W A R N I N G @ Battery electrol yte is poisonous and dan- gerous , causing se vere bur ns, etc. Elec- trol yte contains sulfuric acid. A void contact with sk in, ey es or clothing. Antidotes External: Flush with water . Interna[...]

4-21 E T o replenish the battery: 1. Make sure that the electrolyte lev el is between the upper 1 and lower 2 lev el marks. 2. Refill the batter y with disti lled w ate r if necessar y . CAUTION: @ Normal tap w ater contains minerals th at are harmful to a battery . Use only dis- tilled water f or replenishing the battery . @ T o rechar ge the batt[...]

4-22 E EJU01109 Adjusting the carb uretor The carburetor is a vital par t of the engine and requires very sophisti cated adjustment. Most adjusting should be left to a Y amaha dealer who has the prof essional knowledge and experience to perform it. Howe v er , the operator ma y a djust the trolling speed as par t of the usual maintenan ce routine. [...]

4-23 E EJU01263 Replacing the fuse The fuse is in the electrical box 1 . T o replace the fuse: 1. Remov e the cap 2 , pull out the red lead, and bri ng the fuse holder 3 out of the electr ical bo x. 2. Open the fuse holder and repla ce the fuse 4 with one of th e correct amper- age. W A R N I N G @ Do not use fuses of higher amperage that those rec[...]

4-24 E EJU01719 Specifications MODEL ITEM Unit XL T800 W A TERC RAFT CAP A CITY Maximum pe ople on board Number of people 3 Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530) DIMENSIONS Length mm (in) 3,160 (125) Width mm (in) 1,220 (48) Height mm (in) 1,130 (45) Dry weight kg (lb) 32 2 (710) PERFORMANCE Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 88.2 (120)@ 7,000 Maximu[...]

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E 5 EJU01115 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES Troubleshooting .............. .................... .... 5-1 Troubleshooting chart .... ........................ 5-1 Emergency procedures ............. ............. 5-4 Cleaning the jet intake and impel ler ...... 5-4 Jumping the battery ............. .................. 5-5 Towing the waterc[...]

5-1 E EJU01116 T roub leshooting If you ha ve an y trouble with your watercr aft, use this section to che c k f or the possib le cause. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure f or rep lacement or repair is not described in this Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual, hav e a Y amaha dealer perform the nece ssary ser vice. EJU01371 T r oublesh[...]

5-2 E Engine runs irre gu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi- ble 3-3 Stale or contaminated Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-10 Choke Knob pulled Push fully in 2-10 Fuel filter Clogged or water pooled Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Fuel tank W ater or dir t present Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Spark plug Fou[...]

5-3 E Wa t e rc r a f t sl o w o r loses power Cavitatio n Jet intak e clogged Clean 5-4 Impeller damaged or wor n Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer — Engine ov er- heated Jet intak e clogged Clean 5-4 Fuel filter Clogged Hav e ser viced b y Y amaha dealer 4-11 Spark plug Foule d or defectiv e Replace 4-15 Incorrect heat range Replace 4-15 Gap i[...]

5-4 E EJU01118 Emergency pr ocedures EJU01119 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caug ht i n the intak e or impeller , cavitation can occur , causing jet thrust to decrease ev en though engine speed r ises . If this conditi on is allow ed to continue, the engine will ov erheat and may seize . If there is an y sign that the [...]

5-5 E 2. Remov e any weeds or debris from around the drive shaft, impeller , pump housing, and jet thru st nozzle . If debris is difficul t to remo ve, consult your Y amaha deal er . CAUTION: @ Always a v oi d operating your water craft in areas where weed growth is thick. If trav- eling in weeded areas is unav oidable, operate the engine alternate[...]

5-6 E EJU01121 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable 1 to the positive (+) ter minals of both bat- teri es. 2. Connect one end of the negative ( – ) jumper cab le 2 to the negative ( – ) termi- nal of the booster batter y 3 . 3. Connect the other end of the ne gative ( – ) cable to an unpainted bolt on the cyli[...]

5-7 E EJU01122 T o wing the watercraft If the watercr aft becomes inoperativ e in the water , it can be towed to shore. If the watercra ft must be towed in an emergency using a to w line, the operator should ri de the watercr aft, holding onto the handlebars. CAUTION: @ ● T ow the water craft slowly; water ma y enter the air intake and flood the [...]

5-8 E EJU01171 Submerged water craft If the watercr aft is submerg ed or flooded with water , f ollow the p rocedure below and consult a Y amaha de aler as soon as possi- ble . F ailure to do so ma y result in serious engine damage! 1. Beach the w atercraft and remov e the ster n drain plugs to drain the water from the engine compar tment. 2. T ur [...]

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E 6 EJU01124 APPENDIX Limited warranty ..................... ............... 6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) .................. .................... ............ 6-3 Index ................... .................... ............... 6-4 UF1F10.book Page 1 Monday, Sep tember 3, 2001 9:26 AM[...]

6-1 E EJU01172 Limited warranty LWT-NONCE Y AMAHA MO T OR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W ARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporatio n is proud of its heritage and reputation for producin g products with high standards of qu ality and work man- ship . Product excellen ce provides the cornerstone f or our commitment to custom er satisfaction. The [...]

6-2 E THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE O T HER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE T O ST A TE. Y AMAHA MO TOR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Bo x 6555 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S Q. What costs are my responsibility durin g the w arranty perio d? A. The customer ’ s responsi[...]

6-3 E EJU01201 Y AMAHA EXTENDED SER VICE (Y .E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires w ith genuine Y amaha Extend ed Service (Y .E.S .). ● ● ● ● Y .E.S. is designed an d administered by Y amaha Motor Co rporation to provide maximum owner satisfaction. Y ou get uninterr upted f actor y-backed co verage f or extr[...]

6-4 E EJU01125 Index 2-stroke engine oil ...................... ............. 3-2 A Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-22 Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-19 Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-22 Approval label of Emission control certificate ...................... ...................... ..... 1-2 B[...]

6-5 E Inspecting the oil injection system......... 4-12 Inspecting the QSTS mechanism.......... 4-14 Inspecting the shift cable......... .............. 4-13 Inspecting the steering cable ................ 4-13 J Jet unit................. ....................... ........... 3-12 Jumping the battery....................... .......... 5-5 L Label locati[...]

6-6 E Stopping the engine ......................... ..... 3-19 Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-30 Storage................ ....................... ............. 4-1 Storage compartments .................. ........ 2-27 Submerged watercraft ................ ............. 5-8 Switches .................... ....................... ..[...]

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