User manual YAMAHA XL700-2004

[. . . ] 2004 WaveRunner XL700 OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL U. S. A. Edition READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION! LIT-18626-05-56 E EJU00989 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This Owner's/Operator's Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. [. . . ] Shut the engine off by removing the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the ride plate while pushing down on the gunwale with your right hand or foot. NOTE: If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that the port (left) side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise. @ @ 3-27 E CAUTION: @ Do not turn the watercraft over counterclockwise, otherwise water can leak into the carburetor and engine, which can result in severe damage. @ 3. Start the engine and operate the watercraft to discharge any water remaining in the engine compartment. (If the engine does not start, see page 5-6, "Towing the watercraft" or page 5-7, "Submerged watercraft. ") NOTE: To efficiently discharge water from the engine compartment, operate the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 minutes. @ @ 3-28 E EJU01839 Turning the watercraft Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle. Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust is produced. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the handlebars, determines how sharply you turn. More throttle produces higher thrust, so the watercraft will turn more sharply. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually. Releasing the throttle completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability immediately after releasing the throttle, but once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer respond to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed. At trolling speed, the watercraft can be turned gradually by handlebar position alone using just the amount of thrust available at idle. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight even though the handlebars are turned. You need throttle to steer. 3-29 E WARNING @ G G Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects--you need throttle to steer. A collision could result in severe injury or death. When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning. Sharp high-speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin, throwing the operator and passengers overboard which could cause an injury. @ 3-30 E EJU01080 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a separate braking system. It is stopped by water resistance when the throttle lever is released. [. . . ] 3-23 Starting from a dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Starting the watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Start switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]