Yamaha XL700Y WaveRunner, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...LIT 18626 03 84 OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL U S A Edition YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A XL700Y WaveRunner XL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION ...

Page 2: ...ould remain with it even if the vehicle is subsequently sold IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION In this manual information of particular importance is distinguished in the follow ing ways Q The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED w Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator a bystander or a person inspecting ...

Page 3: ...5 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS OPERATION AND RIDING MAINTENANCE AND CARE TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 6 INDEX READ THIS OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATER VEHICLE E ...

Page 4: ...itations on who may operate the vehicle 1 7 Cruising limitations 1 8 Operational requirements 1 9 Hazard information 1 11 Water vehicle characteristics 1 12 Water skiing 1 13 RULES OF THE ROAD 1 14 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 1 14 Rules when encountering vessels 1 15 Other special situations 1 16 TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION 1 18 ENJOY YOUR WATER VEHICLE RESPONSIBLY 1 18...

Page 5: ...le dealer Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your water vehicle is stolen EJU00276a PRI I D NUMBER The PRI I D number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the inside of the engine compartment EJU00283a HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER H I N The H I N is stamped on a plate 2 attached to the stern EJU00288a ENGINE NUMBER The engine serial number is stamped on a label 3 attach...

Page 6: ...trol cer tificate This label is attached to the electrical box 1 Emission control information label 8 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the muffler box 2 Manufactured date label F0M0045 q w EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 U S EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES FELs TROLLING SPEED rpm SPARK PLUG GAP mm g kw hr Manufactured ...

Page 7: ...1 3 E RU0155 0 RU0126 4 u EJU00293 IMPORTANT LABELS LOCATION q w t 3 o y e 5 r RU0116 2 1 i ...

Page 8: ...andling Do not attempt maneuvers that exceed the skill of the operator or skier YAMAHA Never ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs You need engine power to turn Releasing throttle lever or shutting off engine can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid Check throttle and steering for proper operation before starting the engine Malfunctioning controls can cause accidents Open...

Page 9: ...1 5 E Caution labels u i o GJ3 U411A 00 GJ3 U411A 00 qWARNING YAMAHA 6R7 83623 40 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running the engine 1 0 ...

Page 10: ...W or an equivalent TC W3 certified outboard oil YAMAHA GU0 U418J 00 3 4 GJ3 U411A 00 YAMAHA GJ3 U419B 00 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 7 Fire extinguisher is on underside of rear seat 7 To remove seat pull rear seat latch up lift rear of the seat and pull back 5 ...

Page 11: ...vehicle license Even though a motor vehicle operator s license is not required for water vehicle operation in most states it is one indi cator that the operator has previously demonstrated a reasonable degree of maturity responsibility and good judg ment A responsible adult must supervise operation of this vehicle by minors Many states have minimum age and education requirements Always check state...

Page 12: ...ur water vehicle without some one else near by If you ride further than swimming distance from shore you should be accompanied by another boat or watercraft It s good common sense EJX22010 8 Never ride in water that is less than 60 cm 2 feet deep You increase your chance of hitting an underwater obsta cle You could be injured EJX21010 8 Do not operate water vehicle after sun set or before dawn It ...

Page 13: ... abrasions EJX11911 8 Wind water and glare from the sun may get in your eyes while you operate your water vehicle reducing your abili ty to see You may want to consider wearing eye protection such as sun glasses or goggles while riding Some may find however that eye protection obstructs or distorts their vision and distracts from operation Only you know the circumstances in which you operate your ...

Page 14: ...of the sanctioning organization 8 NEVER ride the vehicle after consuming alcohol or taking drugs 8 For reasons of safety and proper care always perform the pre operation checks on page 3 3 before riding 8 The operator and passengers should always keep both feet on the footrest floor when the vehicle is in motion If you lift your feet you increase your chances of losing your balance and your feet c...

Page 15: ... from other boats or watercraft and also watch for boat s ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Rules of the Road see page 1 14 1 17 and be sure to check behind you before making a turn EJX15020 8 This water vehicle is included in the Class A inboard boat classification of the U S Coast Guard A water craft of this type MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B 1 classification with a capacity of two pou...

Page 16: ...never the engine is run ning There is no neutral position EJX35010 8 Boats including your water vehicle do not have brakes Release the throttle or stop the engine to slow down Remem ber however that you have no steering control without throttle 8 Keep hands feet hair and all other parts of your body and clothing away from jet intake on the bottom of the hull while engine is running because they co...

Page 17: ...turns require a high level of skill for both the operator and skier EJX26510 8 Watch for obstacles or other boating traffic which could be hazardous to the skier as well as you and the water vehi cle EJX26611 8 When pulling a skier the observer should face to the rear while holding the handgrip with one hand and the fin ger grip with the other The observer should always sit astride the seat with h...

Page 18: ...er boat which could cause injury or death STEERING AND SAILING RULES AND SOUND SIGNALS Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another one vessel has the right of way it is called the stand on vessel The vessel which does not have the right of way is called the give way or bur dened vessel These rules determine which vessel has the right of way and what each vessel should do Stand On Vessel The...

Page 19: ...ive Way ves sels Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other Meeting If you are meeting another power vessel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident You should keep the other vessel on your port left side This rule doesn t apply if both of you will clear one another ...

Page 20: ...t considered fishing vessels Fishing ves sels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot howev er impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels Sailing Vessel Right of Way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power driven vessel the power driven vessel has the right of way ...

Page 21: ... 5 7 N 2 6 C 1 RB L RG L or S E C O N D A R Y C H A N N E L M A I N C H A N N E L old new 2 2 2 A L L Odd number increasing toward head of naviga MAIN CHANNEL BUOYS 1 3 5 7 tion Leave to port left proceeding upstream LIGHTED BUOY Port Hand White Light Green Light old new old new old new LIGHTED BUOY Starboard Hand 2 4 6 Even number increasing toward head of naviga tion Leave to starboard right pro...

Page 22: ...enever and wherever you ride think of yourself as the guest of those around you Remember for example that the sound of your Water Vehicle may be music to you but it could be just noise to others And the exciting splash of your wake can make waves others wont enjoy Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas and keep a respect ful distance from fisherme...

Page 23: ...p engine before refueling 8 Refuel in a well ventilated area Do not stand or sit on the water vehicle while refueling in case of fire 8 Take care not to spill gasoline petrol If gasoline petrol spills wipe it up immediately with dry rags Always properly dispose of gasoline soaked rags 8 Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Stop fill ing when the fuel level just reaches the bottom of the filler tube Do ...

Page 24: ... 4 Front seat 2 4 Rear seat 2 4 Front hood 2 5 Fuel and oil tank filler caps 2 6 Fuel cock 2 6 Engine stop switch 2 7 Engine stop Lanyard switch 2 7 Choke knob 2 7 Throttle lever 2 8 Starter switch 2 8 Cooling water pilot outlet 2 9 Steering 2 9 Overheat warning system 2 10 Handgrips 2 11 Oil level warning lamp 2 11 Storage compartments 2 12 ...

Page 25: ...el flow 6 Handlebars Control steering direction 7 Fuel tank filler cap 8 Rope hole Rope attachment point for transporting mooring 9 Oil tank filler cap 0 Choke knob Pull konb when starting a cold engine q Footrest floor To place feet for balance w Foot step e Fire extinguisher container r Cleat Rope attachment point for pulling a water skier t Intake grille Prevents debris from getting into the je...

Page 26: ...r pre vent it from starting 4 Engine stop lanyard switch Removing the lock plate makes to stop the engine and disable to start the engine 5 Starter switch Depress to start the engine 6 Oil level warning lamp 7 Throttle lever Controls the engine speed when accelerat ing and decelerate 8 Drain plugs Open to drain water in the bilge when the vehicle is on dry land Tighten securely before launching cr...

Page 27: ...lug Spark plug cap 3 Electrical box Contains most electrical components in this water resistant box 4 High tension cord Deliver electrical current to the spark plug 5 Muffler box 6 Fuel tank 7 Oil tank 8 Fuel filter Prevents dust contained in fuel from getting into the engine 9 Flush hose connector 0 Battery q Seat storage compartment ice chest ...

Page 28: ...s Installation Position the seat on the deck so the front projections on the underside of the seat fits into the stays on the deck Then push the rear of the seat down until the seat locks latch NOTE Make sure the seat is firmly secured before riding EJU00335 REAR SEAT There is a seat latch lever at the rear of the seat to remove the rear seat Removal Pull the rear seat latch lever up then lift the...

Page 29: ...en push the rear of the seat down until the seat lock latches NOTE Make sure the seat is firmly secured before riding GU2009 GU2010 F0M011 q F0M012 EJU00343a FRONT HOOD The front food is secured by the latch 1 Pull up the latch lever and lift the food to open it NOTE Make sure the front food is firmly secured with the latch before riding ...

Page 30: ...or The fuel cock has three positions OFF With the knob in this position fuel does not flow Always turn the knob to this position when the engine is not running ON With the knob in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal running is done with the knob in this position RES If you run out of fuel in the ON posi tion turn the knob to this position to be able to continue for a short time Remem...

Page 31: ...s attach the engine stop switch lanyard cable to your left wrist BEFORE starting the engine 8 To prevent accidental starting of the engine always remove the lock plate from the stop switch when the engine is not running NOTE When the red button on the engine stop switch is pushed without removing the lock plate ignition circuit opens and stops the engine immediately EJU00350 CHOKE KNOB Pulling thi...

Page 32: ...the engine always check the operation of the throttle lever It should move smoothly through its full range of operation and should spring back to the idle position when released 1 Throttle lever EJU00352a STARTER SWITCH To start the engine push the starter switch green button NOTE The engine will not start when the lock plate is removed from the engine stop switch The starter motor will not turn 1...

Page 33: ...ill take about 20 seconds to reach water at the outlet after starting the engine F0M023 F0M024 q EJU00356a STEERING Your water vehicle can be steered by turning the handlebars the same direction you wish to travel to the right or left When the handlebars are turned the angle of the jet output nozzle at the stern is changed and the change in direction of the nozzle changes the direction of the vehi...

Page 34: ... and check for clogging at the jet intake and impeller EJW79011 w Before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas shut off the engine and remove the engine stop switch lock plate from the stop switch Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump cC If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating co...

Page 35: ... lamp begins to blink refill with engine oil as soon as possible 8 If the warning lamp blinks with ade quate oil in the tank check for a clogged oil filter NOTE The lamp will light up for 2 seconds after starting the engine to check the lamp operation EJU00367 HANDGRIPS Handgrips provide a handhold to use while boarding the vehicle 1 Handgrips cC Do not use to tow objects lift vehicle or attach ti...

Page 36: ... owner s manual becomes dam aged order a replacement from a Yamaha water vehicle dealer Front storage compartments Two storage compartments are provided under the front hood 8 Opening Pull up the latch lever to open the front hood Remove the upper storage com partment to access the lower storage compartment 1 Latch lever 2 Upper storage compartment Capacity 44 4 L 4 4 US gal 3 6 Imp gal Load limit...

Page 37: ...he latch to open the lid Close and push the lid down to lock it securely 4 Latch 5 Grove compartment Capacity 1 7 L 0 26 US gal 0 22 Imp gal Load limit 1 kg 2 2 lb Seat storage compartment A seat storage compartment is provided under the rear seat Remove the rear seat to access the com partment Refer to REAR SEAT for removal and installation 6 Seat storage compartment Capacity 21 2 L 5 6 US gal 4 ...

Page 38: ... procedure 3 9 Starting the engine 3 11 Stopping the engine 3 14 RIDING YOUR WATER VEHICLE 3 15 Getting to know your water vehicle 3 15 Learning to ride your water vehicle 3 15 Riding with passengers 3 16 Starting 3 17 Boarding and starting in deep water 3 18 Load limit 3 20 Capsized water vehicle 3 21 Turning 3 22 Stopping 3 23 Beaching 3 23 Docking 3 24 Rough water operation 3 25 POST OPERATION ...

Page 39: ... front hood and remove the compartment and remove the seats so you can watch the fuel level 2 Open the fuel tank filler cap and slowly add fuel to the fuel tank Be careful not to spill fuel or overfill the tank 3 Stop filling when the fuel just reaches the bottom of the filler tube on the top of the fuel tank Do not fill into the filler tube because gasoline petrol could spill out cC Be careful wh...

Page 40: ...t reach es the bottom of the filler tube cC Do not allow the oil tank to empty com pletely The oil injection pump must be bled to ensure proper oil flow after the tank empties Otherwise engine damage may occur If bleeding of the oil pump is necessary take the water vehicle to your nearest Yamaha dealer w Oil in the bilge is a serious fire hazard Wipe up any spilled oil immediately F0M067 E Oil tan...

Page 41: ...uel and oil level add as necessary 3 4 Check for leaks BATTERY Check fluid level and charge condition 3 6 FRONT HOOD Check front hood are secured 2 5 SEAT Check that the seats are securely fastened to 2 4 the deck HULL DECK Check the hull and deck for damage or cracks JET WATER INTAKE Check that no debris is in the intake 3 7 FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguisher 3 6 SWITCHES AND L...

Page 42: ...ngine compartment EJU00427 Fuel system Refer to page 4 9 FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION for correct procedure EJU00429a Fuel and engine oil 1 Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release any pressure which might have built up in the tank because of fuel expansion 2 Open the front hood and remove the storage compartment and also remove the front seat Check the fuel and oil level oil injec tion model in the t...

Page 43: ... 1 Water separator 2 Drain screw EJU00433a Bilge Excessive water in the engine compart ment bilge can splash into the carburetor and engine This could cause engine dam age If there is any moisture in the bilge raise the bow about 30 cm 12 in and remove the hull drain plugs After the water has drained wipe the bilge with dry rags Reinstall the drain plugs cC Tighten two hull drain plugs securely be...

Page 44: ...ull See the instructions supplied by the fire extinguisher manufacturer to determine proper indication of condition Always keep the extinguisher in the fire extinguisher container back the seat Turn the container lid counterclockwise to open it The container cap should be on securely before mounting the seat Always carry a fire extinguisher on board 1 Fire extinguisher container 2 Bands Install th...

Page 45: ...reas shut off the engine and remove the from the engine stop lan yard switch Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump GU2029 EJU00448 Steering Make sure the handlebars are not loose Turn them full right and full left to make sure operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range Make sure the jet nozzle also changes directions...

Page 46: ...e lanyard is in good condition with no frayed or broken parts A damaged lanyard must be replaced it should never be repaired or tied together Refer to pages 3 11 to 3 13 STARTING THE ENGINE for information on proper operation of the starter switch 1 Lanyard 2 Engine stop lanyard switch 3 Lock plate q w e GU2074 F0M075 EJU00453 Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water comes out from the out let ...

Page 47: ...gs near the jet unit on the stern side Be sure they are securely tightened before launching the Water Vehicle EJU00459 BREAK IN RUNNING IN PROCEDURE The engine and other components require a break in running in period to allow surfaces of moving parts to wear in even ly This ensures proper performance and promotes longer component life cC 8 During first tankful of operation use 50 1 premix fuel in...

Page 48: ...ater free of under water obstacles 2 Run the engine at the lowest possible speed for the first five minutes 3 Gradually open the throttle to 3 4 or less 4 Continue operation at 3 4 throttle or less until the first tankful of fuel has been used up 5 Fill the tank with a straight gasoline and proceed with normal operation cC Failure to follow the break in running in procedure properly can result in ...

Page 49: ...0 cm 2 feet EWJ00058 w Never ride in water that is less than 60 cm 2 feet deep You increase your chance of hitting an underwater obstacle You could be injured Operate at higher speeds only in deep water free of under water obstacles ECJ00069 cC Never ride in water that is less than 60cm 2 feet deep Pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage or engine overheating 2 ...

Page 50: ...n and cause an accident The operator would also be unable to rebound the vehicle which increases the chance of being hit by another boat and the risk of exposure NOTE It is not possible to start the engine with the lock plate removed from the engine stop switch 4 Pull the choke knob all the way out to start a cold engine NOTE After the engine has warmed up push the choke knob in The choke should n...

Page 51: ...cally cC 8 Never push the starter switch while the engine is running 8 Do not keep the starter motor running for more than five seconds The battery will be quickly discharged and it will be impossible to start the engine The starter motor may also be damaged If the engine does not start after five sec onds of cranking release the starter button Wait at least 15 seconds before trying to start the e...

Page 52: ... lever then push and hold the stop switch with your left hand When the button is pushed the ignition stops which stops the engine EWJ00047 NOTE If leaving the water vehicle remove the engine stop switch lanyard to reduce the chance of unauthorized use or theft GU2082 3 14 ...

Page 53: ...ing your ability to see You may want to consider wearing eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles while riding Some may find however that eye protection obstructs or distorts their vision and distracts from operation EJU00468 RIDING YOUR WATER VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER VEHICLE Riding your water vehicle requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time Take the time to le...

Page 54: ...should wear water shoes to help protect feet from objects hidden under water Wear ing gloves can also help protect hands from abrasions Wind water and glare from the sun may get in your eyes while you operate your water vehicle reducing your ability to see You may want to consider wearing eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles while riding Some may find however that eye protection obstructs ...

Page 55: ... footrest floor start the engine and start off Starting from a landing jetty 1 Board the vehicle from the side 2 Attach the lanyard to your left wrist then install the lock plate to the engine stop lanyard switch 3 Push the vehicle away from the jetty grip the handlebars with both hands place both feet on the footrest floor start the engine and start off EJU00484 STARTING EWJ00064 w 8 There may be...

Page 56: ...ue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the vehicle may increase the risk of injuries and drowning Solo 1 Swim to the rear of the vehicle and place both hands on the footrest floor Pull yourself up on the floor and kneel down 3 Attach the lanyard to your left wrist then install the lock plate to the engine stop lanyard switch 4 Grip the handlebars firmly with b...

Page 57: ...o the engine stop lan yard switch 2 The passenger should move to the rear of the vehicle 3 Next let the passenger get on board and sit on the seat If a second pas senger is getting on he should follow the same procedure NOTE When a passenger is getting on board both he and the operator should try to balance the vehicle 4 The operator should check to see that the passengers have their feet on the f...

Page 58: ...ition then balances the vehicle 2 Attach the lanyard to your left wrist then install the lock plate to the engine stop lanyard switch Start the engine and keep it at idle 3 The passenger pulls himself up on the floor kneels down then crawls onto the seat as the vehicle acceler ates EWJ00070 w Strong streams of water from the jet noz zle can be dangerous and can result in injury when directed at bo...

Page 59: ...ak into the car buretor and engine NOTE If the right side of the capsized vehicle view from rear of the vehicle tilts upward first tilt the vehicle so the right side is down by pressing down on the gunwale with your weight Then turn the vehicle over as described 3 Start the engine using normal proce dure then head for shore to inspect engine for water damage EWJ00072 w IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUS...

Page 60: ...THROTTLE EWJ00074 w 8 You need engine power to turn Do not release the throttle completely Releas ing the throttle lever can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe injury or death 8 Make gradual turns at higher speeds or slow down before turning Sharp turns at higher speeds may cause the vehicle to slide sideways or spin The passen ger s and ope...

Page 61: ...ore fully stopping If you are not sure you can stop in time before hitting an obstacle apply throttle and turn in anoth er direction EWJ00075 w Allow adequate stopping distance Fail ure to begin slowing soon enough could cause you to hit an obstacle you are approaching Do not shut off the engine when slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes ...

Page 62: ... Always stop the engine and get off before beaching the vehicle EJU00504a DOCKING EWJ00076 1 Make sure that there are no boats or other obstacles in the vicinity Reduce speed approximately 95 m 310 ft before the docking spot 2 Approach slowly switch off the engine before the vehicle reaches the dock and get off the vehicle ...

Page 63: ... on both the water vehicle and the opera tor It is possible for the operator to hit his chest or jaw on the vehicle body or han dlebars and be injured Do not ride with your chin right above the handlebars or with your feet outside the vehicle Avoid riding in rough water or bad weather con ditions EWJ00077 w Operating in rough water or jumping waters can lead to injury It may also damage the vehicl...

Page 64: ...forming LUBRICATION at page 4 3 if storing the water vehicle for more than a week 4 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by alternately pulling and releasing the throttle lever for a peri od of 10 to 15 seconds while the engine is running ECJ00073 cC Do not attempt to run the engine at full throttle or for more than 15 seconds while the vehicle is out of the water The engine may overheat a...

Page 65: ...lge with dry rags Reinstall two drain plugs NOTE This vehicle is equipped with an automat ic bilge draining device that removes water from the engine compartment while you are underway However some residual water remains that must be drained by removing two drain plugs EWJ00054 w Always properly dispose of gasoline petrol soaked rags They can sponta neously ignite 7 Spray a rust inhibitor such as ...

Page 66: ... water vehicle on a trailer lock the bow with a pin to the trail er and secure the stern with ropes or tie downs through the rope hole s on the rear footrest floor ECJ00075 cC Do not route ropes or tie downs over the seat as they may leave permanent marks on the seats surface Also wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the water vehicle to avoid scratching or ...

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Page 68: ...ic inspection chart 4 8 Fuel system inspection 4 9 Fuel filter 4 10 Fuel tank 4 10 Oil injection system inspection 4 11 Steering cable inspection 4 12 Throttle cable inspection and adjustment 4 12 Spark plug cleaning and adjustment 4 13 Greasing points 4 14 Choke cable adjustment 4 16 Battery 4 17 Carburetor adjustment 4 19 Fuse replacement 4 20 Bleeding the oil injection pump 4 20 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 69: ...owing procedures can be performed by the owner with a minimum of tools E EJU00913 COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING Cooling system flushing is essential in order to prevent the cooling system from being clogged with salt sand or dirt cC 8 Do not supply the water into the cool ing water passages when the engine is not running The water could flow back through the muffler into the crankcase causing severe eng...

Page 70: ... the engine at an idle speed for 10 to 15 minutes watching engine condi tion If the engine stopped while flushing turn off water supply immediately Repeat above steps 6 Turn off the water supply Then force the remaining water out from the cooling passages by quickly opening and closing the throttle several times within 10 to 15 seconds 7 Stop the engine 8 Remove the garden hose adapter and secure ...

Page 71: ...gine at full throttle or for more than 15 seconds while the vehicle is out of the water The engine may overheat and or seize 1 Open the cap 1 on the carburetor silencer by turning counterclockwise 2 With the water vehicle in a well venti lated area start the engine 3 With the engine running at a fast idle quickly spray as much Yamaha Stor Rite Fogging Oil or an equivalent as possible into the carb...

Page 72: ... purge out any moisture between the inner and outer cables 7 Grease the areas of the water vehicle specified in Grease Points in the ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE section E EJU00528a FUEL SYSTEM Top off the fuel tank with fresh fuel oil mixture and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Conditioner to each gallon of fuel NOTE Use of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi tioner eliminates the need to ...

Page 73: ...k the specific grav ity of the fluid at least once a month and recharge the battery if it gets too low E Specific gravity 1 28 at 20 C 68 F EJU00531 CLEANING 1 Wash down the hull handlebars and drive unit with fresh water 2 Rinse the engine and bilge area with fresh water Drain off all water and wipe up remaining moisture with clean dry rags 3 Spray the engine s exterior with Yamaha Silicone Prote...

Page 74: ...itatively equiva lent to genuine Yamaha parts are not cov ered by the limited warranty w 8 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified Otherwise accident or injury could result from unexpected opera tion moving parts or electric shock If the owner is not familiar with machine servicing this work should be done by a Yamaha water vehicle dealer or other qua...

Page 75: ...user a storage space is pro vided on the vehicle Refer to STORAGE CONTAINER STORAGE COMPART MENT To protect these materials from water it would be a good idea to put them in a vinyl bag The service information included in this manual is intended to provide you the owner with the necessary information for completing your own preventive mainte nance and minor repairs The tools pro vided in the owner...

Page 76: ...on system Inspection Cleaning 1 1 4 11 Carburetor setting Inspection Adjustment 1 1 1 4 19 Trolling speed Adjustment 4 19 Carburetor throttle shaft Inspection 1 1 after Cooling water passages Cleaning Flushing every 4 1 ride Bilge strainer Cleaning Impeller Inspection Steering cable Inspection Throttle cable and choke cable Inspection Adjustment 4 12 4 16 Drain plugs Inspection Replacement 3 5 Ins...

Page 77: ...or leaks cracks or malfunctions If any problem is found do the necessary repair or replacement as required If repair is necessary consult your nearest Yamaha Water Vehicle deal er Checking points 8 Carburetor leakage 8 Fuel pump malfunction or leakage 8 Fuel tank leakage 8 Fuel hose joint leakage 8 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 8 Fuel filter leakage 8 Fuel cock leakage 8 Air vent check valve le...

Page 78: ...replacement is required 1 Fuel filter w Do not try to change the fuel filter your self An incorrectly installed filter can leak gasoline petrol which could lead to fire or explosion Take the water vehicle to your Yamaha dealer for fuel filter replace ment GU20935 q q GU2094 E EJU00540 FUEL TANK When the fuel tank needs to be cleaned or when any water is found in the fuel sys tem take the water veh...

Page 79: ...il tank for damage or cracks 8 Check for water or dirt in the oil tank 8 Check the oil hose and joint 8 Check the oil filter Oil tank Check for oil tank damage or cracks Check the oil hose and joint When the oil tank need to be cleaned or when any water or dirt is found in the oil tank take the water vehicle to your Yamaha dealer for service Oil filter cleaning If the filter is clogged remove it t...

Page 80: ...aha dealer to service it EJU00550 THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 By pulling or releasing the throttle lever check that it moves back to the set position smoothly If not ask your Yamaha Water Vehicle dealer for ser vice 2 Throttle lever free play should be within specification If it is not adjust it by loosening the lock nut and turn ing the adjuster so that throttle lever free play is ...

Page 81: ...move and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode erosion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with another of the correct type Before installing the spark plug measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge adjust the gap to specification if necessary W...

Page 82: ...ossible with a torque wrench w When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the insulator A damaged insulator could allow external sparks which could lead to explosion or fire GU21025 GU2104 q EJU00553 GREASING POINTS To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly coat them with water resistant grease Yamaha Marine Grease YAMAHA grease A or equivalent Throttle cable and cho...

Page 83: ... apply a thin coat of grease to it both on the handlebar side and on the steering nozzle side GJ3071 GU2106 GJ3072 q GU2108 4 15 E EJU00560 Steering handle pivot shaft Grease the handle pivot shaft and bush ing If the steering shaft becomes loose tight en the band until a satisfactory feel is obtained 1 Band EJU00564 Steering nozzle pivot shaft Grease the steering nozzle pivot shaft col lar ...

Page 84: ...fter first service Every 100 hours or 6 months you may do this yourself GU21105 q q GU2114 EJU00570a CHOKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Pull the choke knob out until it stops Release the knob The knob should not move If it moves back on its own tighten the friction adjustment slightly If the knob is difficult to move loosen the friction adjustment slightly 1 Friction adjustment Grease capacity 33 0 35 0 cm3 1...

Page 85: ... gerous causing severe burns etc Con tains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Antidote EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call physi cian immediately Eyes Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batter ies produce explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes...

Page 86: ...turn the charger on This will prevent sparking at the terminals which could ignite battery gases 1 Remove the caps from the cells Add distilled water if necessary to top up the electrolyte to the proper level 2 Connect the battery to a charger Set the charging rate at 1 9 amps and charge it for 10 hours Connecting the battery terminals 8 Always make sure the connections are correct when you insert...

Page 87: ...as set at the Yamaha factory after many tests If the settings are disturbed without having technical knowledge poor engine performance and damage may result GU21165 q EJU00577 Trolling speed Place the water vehicle afloat Start the engine and warm it up for one or two minutes Using a diagnostic tachometer or if necessary the tachometer in the multifunction meter adjust the engine speed to specific...

Page 88: ... not use fuses of higher amperage that those recommended Substitution of a fuse of improper rating can cause exten sive electrical system damage and possi ble fire GU21195 w e r q EJU00580 BLEEDING THE OIL INJECTION PUMP If the oil tank becomes completely empty or any hose connected to oil pump has been disconnected the oil pump must be bled to ensure proper oil flow If bleeding of the oil pump is...

Page 89: ...ENGINE Engine type Number of cylinder Displacement cm3 cu in Bore stroke mm in Compression ratio Lubrication system Cooling system Starting system Ignition system Spark plug NGK Spark plug gap mm in Battery capacity V AH Charging system 2 stroke 2 701 42 78 81 0 68 0 3 19 2 68 7 2 Oil injection Water cooled Electric starter C D I BR8HS 0 6 0 7 0 024 0 028 12 19 Flywheel magneto DRIVE UNIT Propulsi...

Page 90: ...OTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURE TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting chart 5 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5 3 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller 5 3 Connecting jumper cables 5 4 Towing the water vehicle 5 6 Submerged water vehicle 5 7 E 5 ...

Page 91: ...er 8Choke Lock plate is not in place Burned out Run down Poor terminal connections Terminal is eroded Faulty OFF position Empty Stale or contaminated Water or dust collected Built up pressure Fouled or defective Not fitted or loose Filled with water Clogged or water collected Knob automatically return Install lock plate 8Replace the fuse and Check wiring 8Recharge 8Tighten as required 8Clean 8Have...

Page 92: ...ed POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Refer Page The engine runs irregularly or stalls Warning indicator symbol blinks The water vehicle speeds too slow or loses power 8Refill as soon as possible 1 8Have a service at Yamaha dealer 8 Push it in fully 8Have service at Yamaha dealer 8Have service at Yamaha dealer 8Replace 8Replace 8Adjust 8Fit properly 8Tighten or connect properly 8Replace 8Adjust idle 8Have serv...

Page 93: ...ays stop the engine before beaching the vehi cle w Before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas shut off the engine and remove the lock plate from the engine stop lanyard switch Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump 1 Turn the vehicle on its side as shown cC Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting u...

Page 94: ...sive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes etc well away If using or charging the battery in an enclosed area make sure that it is well ventilated Always shield your eyes when working near batteries E 2 Remove any weeds or debris from around the drive shaft impeller pump housing and steering nozzle If it is difficult to remove them con sult your Yamaha Water Vehicle deal er cC Always avoid running yo...

Page 95: ...ehicle battery Be sure all connections are secure and correct before attempting to start the engine Any wrong connec tion may damage the electrical system 4 Start the engine then disconnect the cables by reversing the above steps cC Do not turn the starter motor for more than 5 seconds The battely will be quick ly discharged which may be impossible to start the engine Also the starter motor may be...

Page 96: ...hicle is towed too fast 8 Tow the vehicle using the bow eye only 1 Bow eye w If the water vehicle is towed using a rope 8 The water vehicle should only be towed in an emergency The towing rope should be long enough so that the water vehicle will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down A good rule of thumb is a tow rope which is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the ...

Page 97: ...cloth 4 Without reinstalling the spark plugs crank the engine until all the water in the cylinders has been drained 5 Reinstall the drain plug s and the spark plugs 6 Set the fuel cock to ON 7 Launch the vehicle into the water again and run the engine for at least 10 minutes If the engine will not start repeat above steps 8 Turn the engine off Set the fuel cock to OFF 9 Remove the cap s on the sil...

Page 98: ...EJU00608 Chapter 6 INDEX INDEX 6 1 E 6 ...

Page 99: ...1 Engine oil 1 19 Engine stop lanyard switch 2 7 Engine stop switch 2 7 Enjoy your water vehicle responsibly 1 18 F Filling the gasoline petrol tank 3 1 Filling the oil tank 3 2 Fire extinguisher 3 6 Fishing vessel right of way 1 16 Front hood 2 5 Front seat 2 4 Front storage compartments 2 12 Fuel and engine oil 3 4 Fuel and oil tank filler caps 2 6 Fuel cock 2 6 Fuel filter 4 10 Fuel requirement...

Page 100: ...3 15 Rough water operation 3 25 Rules of the road 1 14 Rules when encountering vessels 1 15 S Safety information 1 7 Sailing vessel right of way 1 16 Seat storage compartment 2 13 Spark plug cleaning and adjustment 4 13 Specifications 4 21 Stand on vessel 1 14 Starter switch 2 8 Starting 3 17 Starting from a landing jetty 3 17 Starting in shallow water 3 17 Starting the engine 3 11 Steering 2 9 3 ...

Page 101: ...6 3 E U United states coast guard 1 18 W Warning labels 1 4 Water separator 3 5 Water skiing 1 13 Water vehicle characteristics 1 12 With a passengers 3 19 ...

Page 102: ...ive notice to an authorized Yamaha water vehicle dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days of discovery and make the vehicle available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer s place of business GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect of the product Examples of abuse and neglect i...

Page 103: ...ur satisfation at the time of sale and upon your request at any later date In addition each Yamaha water vehicle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha water vehicle dea...

Page 104: ...s you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb cov erage goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period 8 Y E S coverage is honored at any authorized Yamaha dealer nationwide 8 Y ...

Page 105: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA Printed on recycled paper Printed in U S A Jun 1999 1 CR F0M F8199 11 XL700 ...