Yamaha WaveRunner VX 700, Service Manual

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3-3
MNT
Maintenance
7. Remove the upper handlebar cover. See
“Steering pad and handlebar cover” (8-
1).
8. Slide the rubber cover
4
away from the
throttle lever, and then loosen the locknut
5
.
9. Turn the adjuster
6
in or out until the
specified free play
b
is obtained.
10. Tighten the locknut
5
.
11. Slide the rubber cover
4
to its original
position.
12. Install the upper handlebar cover. See
“Steering pad and handlebar cover
installation” (8-6).
Fuel system
• Before checking the fuel system,
remove the battery and then remove the
fuel filler cap to reduce any pressure
inside the fuel tank.
• Always reduce the fuel pressure in the
fuel line before checking the line. If the
fuel pressure is not released, pressur-
ized fuel could spray out.
• When removing fuel system parts, wrap
them in a cloth and take care that no fuel
spills into the engine compartment.
Fuel filter check
1. Check the fuel filter
1
. Replace the fuel
filter if cracked or damaged.
2. Replace the fuel filter if there are water
contaminants, and check for water in the
fuel tank. See “Fuel tank check” (3-3).
Fuel hose check
1. Check the fuel hose. Replace if cracked
or damaged.
Fuel filler cap, fuel filler neck, and hose
check
1. Check the fuel filler cap, fuel filler neck,
nut, and fuel filler hose. Replace if
cracked or damaged. See “Fuel filler cap
check” (4-7).
Fuel tank check
1. Check the fuel tank. Replace if cracked
or damaged.
2. Check for water in the fuel tank. Extract
the water and fuel if there is water in the
fuel tank.
TIP:
Use a commercially available siphon pump
1 .
Turn in Free play
b
is increased.
Turn out Free play
b
is decreased.
Throttle lever free play
b
:
4.0–7.0 mm (0.16–0.28 in)
4 6
b
5
1
1