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Water separator
Check the water separator 1 for water.
Normally the water separator is empty. The
water separator retains any water entering
through the fuel tank breather hose if the
watercraft is capsized.
If water remains in the water separator,
drain it by removing the drain screw 2.
Install the drain screw again after draining
the water separator.
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Bilge
Check for moisture and fuel residue in the
bilge.
Excessive water in the bilge can splash
into the carburetor and engine which could
cause engine damage.
To remove water from the bilge:
1. Remove the stern drain plugs.
2. Raise the bow of the watercraft until the
water drains.
3. After the water has drained, wipe the
bilge with dry rags to make sure that the
bilge is thoroughly dry.
4. Install the drain plugs.
CAUTION:
●Make sure that the stern drain plugs
are tightened securely before launch-
ing the watercraft.
●Clean any foreign materials, such as
dirt or sand, from the drain plug
threads before installing the drain
plugs.
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2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the “ON” posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Before starting the watercraft, after it has
been sitting, remove the fuel tank filler cap
to release any built-up pressure in the tank
due to fuel expansion.
3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off
switch 2. Also, attach the engine shut-
off cord 3 to your left wrist.
WARNING
Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken, and keep it free from
the handlebars so the engine stops if the
operator falls off. The engine shut-off
cord may not pull free if wrapped around
the handlebars when the operator falls
off, allowing the watercraft to continue to
run and cause an accident.
NOTE:
It is not possible to start the engine with the
clip removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
4. Pull and hold the choke knob all the way
out to start a cold engine.
NOTE:
The choke should not be used when the
engine is warm.
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Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, depend-
ing on your operating conditions maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
(
●) This mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
(
❍) This mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
*1: Grease capacity: 33.0–35.0 cm3 (1.11–1.18 oz)
*2: Grease capacity: 6.0–8.0 cm3 (0.20–0.27 oz)
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
ITEM
3
months6
months6
months12
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust●●●●
4-13
Lubrication points Lubricate●●
4-14
Intermediate housing Lubricate❍
*1●
*2●
*2 4-16
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-9
Fuel filter Check, replace❍❍
4-10
Fuel tank Clean❍
4-10
Oil injection system Inspect, clean❍❍
—
Trolling speed Adjust●●
4-19
Carburetor throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
4-19
Cooling water passages Flush
●
(after
ever y
use)4-1
Bilge strainer Clean●●●
—
Impeller Inspect●●●
—
Steering cable Inspect●●
4-15
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust●●
4-14
Choke cable Inspect, adjust●●
4-16
Stern drain plugs Inspect, replace●
3-7
Battery Inspect
●(inspect
fluid level
before
ever y
use)
4-17
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Tighten❍❍❍
—
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Inspecting the fuel system
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive.
Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks,
or malfunctions. If any problem is found, do
the necessary repair or replacement as
required. If repair is necessary, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Check:
●Carburetor for leakage.
●Fuel pump for malfunction or leakage.
●Fuel tank for water or dirt.
●Fuel tank for damage, cracks or leakage.
●Fuel hose joint for leakage.
●Fuel hose for cracks or other damage.
●Fuel filter for leakage.
●Fuel cock for leakage.
●Air vent check valve for leakage.
●Fuel tank filler cap for damage.
WARNING
Failure to check for and repair any fuel
leakage may result in fire or explosion.
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Specifications
MODEL
ITEMUnit XL700
WATERCRAFT CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 3
Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530)
DIMENSIONS
Length mm (in) 3,150 (124.0)
Width mm (in) 1,250 (49.2)
Height mm (in) 1,100 (43.3)
Dry weight kg (lb) 245 (540)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 58.8 (80)@6,250
Maximum fuel consumption L/h (US gal/h, Imp gal/h) 34.0 (9.0, 7.5)
Cruising range at full throttle hr. 1.5
Trolling speed r/min 1,250–1,350
ENGINE
Engine type 2-stroke
Number of cylinders 2
Engine displacement
cm
3 (cu in)701 (42.78)
Bore & stroke mm (in) 81.0 ×
68.0 (3.19 ×
2.68)
Compression ratio 7.2
Lubrication system Oil injection
Cooling system Water-cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system C.D.I.
Spark plug BR8HS
Spark plug gap mm (in) 0.6–0.7 (0.024–0.028)
Battery capacity V-AH 12-19
Charging system Flywheel magneto
DRIVE UNIT
Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation Counter clockwise (Rear view)
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Jet thrust nozzle angle Degree 24 + 24
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating PON
RON86
90
Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 2-W, or an equivalent NMMA-
certified TC-W3 marine oil
Fuel tank capacity
Total L (US gal, Imp gal) 50 (13.2,11)
Reserve L (US gal, Imp gal) 12 (3.17, 2.64)
Oil tank capacity L (US gal, Imp gal) 3.8 (1.00, 0.84)
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-8
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-20
Battery Run down Recharge 4-18
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-18
Terminal corroded Clean 4-4
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Starter motor turns over
Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn the fuel cock to
“ON”2-7
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as
possible3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-13
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-13
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-7
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Choke Knob moves back on
its ownTighten the choke knob
adjusting nut4-16
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as
possible3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-9
Choke Knob pulled Push fully in 2-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-13
Cracked, torn, or dam-
agedReplace
—
Electrical
wiringLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
4-19
Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or
indicator blinksFuel level Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Oil filter clogged Clean 4-11
Wate rcr af t slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5-3
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
5-3
Fuel filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
4-13
Electrical
wiringLoose connection Tighten or connect
properly—
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Bilge Water in bilge Drain 3-7 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded
with water, follow the procedure below and
consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Failure to do so may result in serious
engine damage!
1. Beach the watercraft and remove the
stern drain plugs to drain the water from
the engine compartment.
2. Turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF.”
3. Remove the spark plugs and dry them
with a cloth.
4. Without reinstalling the spark plugs,
crank the engine until all the water in the
cylinders has been drained.
5. Install the stern drain plugs and the
spark plugs.
6. Turn the fuel cock to “ON.”
7. Launch the watercraft into the water, and
then run the engine for at least
10 minutes. If the engine will not start,
repeat steps above.
8. Turn the engine off. Turn the fuel cock to
“OFF.”
9. Remove the silencer caps and spray a
rust inhibitor into the carburetor while
cranking the engine.
10. Have the watercraft inspected by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
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