Yamaha XL700 WaveRunner 2001 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 101

TROUBLE
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stalls
Warning light or
indicator blinks
Watercraft slow or
loses power
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fuel Empty
Stale or contaminated
Choke Knob pulled
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooled
Fuel tank Water or dirt present
Spark plug Fouled or defective
Incorrect heat range
Gap incorrect
Spark plug cap Loose
Cracked, torn, or dam-
aged
Electrical Loose connection
wiring
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
ment
Clogged
Fuel level Empty
Oil filter clogged
Cavitation Jet intake clogged
Impeller damaged or
worn
Engine over- Jet intake clogged
heated
Fuel filter Clogged
Spark plug Fouled or defective
Incorrect heat range
Gap incorrect
Spark plug Loose
caps
Electrical Loose connection
wiring
Fuel Stale or contaminated
Bilge Water in bilge
REMEDY
Refill as soon as
possible
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Push fully in
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Connect properly
Replace
Tighten or connect
properly
Adjust idle
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Refill as soon as possi-
ble
Clean
Clean
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Clean
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Connect properly
Tighten or connect
properly
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
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