2001 Yamaha XL800 no start, blowing fuse

[Joe56]

Hi, new to the forum, also new to working on jet skis. I am hoping someone can help me with my problem. I was trying to start my jet ski to winterize it and the battery ran down while i was cranking it. I pushed the stop button to stop the motor from turning, but it ran all the way down. I charged the battery and tried to hook the battery up. I hooked the positive cable up and when i tried to hook up the ground wire, it arched. It blew the fuse in the electrical box. Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

[Myself]

Sounds like your starter solenoid shorted out.

[Joe56]

Thanks for replying. Can you tell me how to check the starter solenoid? If you are familiar with this model, can you tell me if it also has a starter relay? The reason i am asking is i also have a hot wire running to the front of the jet ski beside the fuel tank. I cant see what it goes to.

[Myself]

There should be no "hot wires" running up front. Post a pic of this wire. The solenois IS the relay. Same thing different name.

[Joe56]

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[Joe56]

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I took pictures, probably didnt look check close enough. Seems to be a plastic hose instead of a hot wire. Sorry

[Myself]

That's a cable, either steering or reverse. Looks like I also see throttle and choke cables.

[Joe56]

Having to hold off on the repair because of the weather. I will try replacing the starter solenoid later. I appreciate your help.