2001 YAMAHA XL 700 check oil

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Handgrip
The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft and for a spotter
when facing rearward.
CAUTION:
Do not use to tow objects, lift watercraft,
or attach tie downs, otherwise damage
could occur.
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Oil level warning lamp
If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.2 L (0.31 US gal, 0.26 Imp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the oil level warning
lamp begins to blink.
If the oil level warning lamp begins to
blink, refill with engine oil as soon as possi-
ble.
NOTE:
●The lamp will light up for 2 seconds after
starting the engine to check the lamp
operation.
●If the warning lamp blinks with adequate
oil in the tank, check for a clogged oil fil-
ter.
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OPERATION
Fuel and oil................................................ 3-1
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
2-stroke engine oil................................... 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Pre-operation checks............................... 3-5
Pre-operation check list .......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points..................... 3-6
Operation................................................. 3-13
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Starting the engine................................ 3-15
Stopping the engine.............................. 3-18
Leaving the watercraft .......................... 3-18
Operating your watercraft..................... 3-19
Getting to know your watercraft............ 3-19
Learning to operate your watercraft ..... 3-19
Riding watercraft with passengers ....... 3-20
Starting the watercraft........................... 3-21
Boarding and starting in deep water .... 3-23
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Turning the watercraft........................... 3-27
Stopping the watercraft......................... 3-29
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
Rough water operation ......................... 3-30
Post-operation checks.......................... 3-31
Transporting........................................... 3-33
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Pre-operation checks
Pre-operation check list
Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the
accompanying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks.
WARNING
If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected
and repaired before operating the watercraft, otherwise an accident could occur.
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made thoroughly each time the watercraft is used. This pro-
cedure can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time spent to assure safety and reli-
ability.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Engine compartment Remove all seats and front storage compart-
ment to ventilate engine compartment. Check for
fuel vapors or loose electrical connections3-6
Bilge Check for water and fuel residue and remove if
necessary3-7
Throttle Check that the throttle lever springs back 3-10
Steering system Check for proper steering system operation 3-10
Fuel and oil Check fuel and oil level and add if necessary
Check hoses and tanks for leakage3-6
Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 3-7
Battery Check electrolyte level and battery condition 3-8
Hood Check hood for secure 2-6
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are properly secured 2-4, 2-5
Hull/Deck Check the hull and deck for cracks or other dam-
age—
Jet unit Check for debris and remove if necessary 3-11
Fire extinguisher Check the condition and replace if necessary 3-9
Engine shut-off cord Check condition and replace is frayed or broken 3-11
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop switch and
engine shut-off switch for proper operation when
the watercraft is in the water3-12
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged while the engine
is running and the watercraft is in the water3-12
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Pre-operation check points
Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove all seats and the front storage com-
partment. (See pages 2-4 and 2-5 for front
and rear seat, and 2-13 for front storage
compartment.) Allow the engine compart-
ment to remain open for a few minutes to
allow any fuel vapors to escape. Also, check
for loose electrical connections.
WARNING
Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Fuel and oil systems
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove all seats and the front storage
compartment. (See pages 2-4 and 2-5
for front and rear seat, and 2-13 for front
storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and add as necessary. (See pages 3-3
and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
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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 oil injection
system
Check the oil injection system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer repair the oil injection sys-
tem.
Check:
●Oil tank for damage, cracks or leakage.
●Oil tank for water or dirt.
●Oil hose and joint for damage or cracks.
●Oil filter for dirt.
●Oil pump for leakage.
Oil tank
Check the oil tank for leakage or water in
the tank. If water is found in the oil injection
system or if the oil tank needs to be cleaned
have a Yamaha dealer service the water-
craft.
Oil filter
Check the oil filter for dirt and clogs. If the
oil filter is clogged, remove it from the oil
tank together with the oil level sender and
clean it.
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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure the leads are secure.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidotes
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.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to place the battery on its
side.
Make sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding bat-
tery electrolyte or charging the battery.
When checking the battery, make sure
the breather hose is connected to the
battery and not obstructed.
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Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-14
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-6
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-11
Oil level warning lamp ........................... 2-12
Oil tank .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-6
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-4
Operation requirements ........................ 1-11
Other labels ............................................. 1-8
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool
kit............................................................. 4-7
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-8
Post-operation checks........................... 3-31
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-30
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-16
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-14
Specifications ........................................ 4-21
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-22
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-22
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Steering system ........................... 2-10, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-29Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-13
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-7
Switches ................................................ 3-12
T
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-9
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-6
Transporting .......................................... 3-33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-27
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-4
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-14
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-15
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