Pre-Operation Check Points; Engine Compartment; Fuel And Oil Systems - Yamaha XLT800 WaveRunner 2003 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Pre-operation check points

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Engine compartment

Ventilate the engine compartment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove all seats and front storage compart-
ment. (See pages 2-5 to 2-6 for front and
rear seat, and 2-27 for front storage com-
partment.) Allow the engine compartment to
remain open for a few minutes to allow any
fuel vapors to escape. Also, check for loose
electrical connections.
WARNING
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Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Fuel and oil systems

Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove all seats and front storage com-
partment. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for
front and rear seat, and 2-27 for front
storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and replenish if necessary. (See pages
3-3 and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
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