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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, a glove
compartment, and seat storage compart-
ments are provided.
NOTE:
●Make sure that the storage compartments
are properly secured before operating the
watercraft.
●The storage compartments are not
designed to be waterproof. If you carry
objects that must be kept dry, such as the
manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.
Front storage compartment
Two storage compartments are located at
the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
pull the hood latch 1 up, and then open the
hood.
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.
NOTE:
The lower storage compartment 3 is provided
under the upper storage compartment 2.
To access the lower storage compartment,
remove the upper storage compartment.
CAUTION:
Store only soft, light weight objects,
such as rope or rags, in the lower storage
compartment. Storing hard or heavy
objects, such as tools or cans, may dam-
age the compartment.
Upper storage compartment:
Capacity: 44 L (4.4 US gal, 3.6 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5 kg (11 lb)
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Glove compartment
A glove compartment 5 is located in front
of the seat.
To open the glove compartment, slide the
latch 4 and then lift up the lid. To close the
glove compartment, push the lid down until it
locks securely.
Glove compartment:
Capacity: 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp gal)
Load limit: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment 6 is
located under the rear seat.
To open the seat storage compartment,
remove the rear seat. (See page 2-4 for rear
seat.)
Seat storage compartments:
Capacity: 21.2 L (5.6 US gal, 4.7 Imp gal)
Load limit: 9 kg (19.8 lb)
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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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