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Post-operation checks
Always perform the following post-opera-
tion checks after operating the watercraft.
1. Remove the watercraft from the water.
2. Wash down the hull, steering pole, han-
dlebars, and jet unit with fresh water.
3. Remove the hood and check the engine
compartment for water. To drain excess
water, turn the watercraft on its port (left)
side. If necessary, turn the watercraft
upside down to drain water completely.
CAUTION:@ Place a suitable clean cloth or carpet-
ing underneath the watercraft to pro-
tect it from abrasions and scratches.
Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side.
When turning the watercraft onto its
side or inverting it, support the bow
and secure the steering pole, other-
wise the steering pole and handlebars
could be bent or damaged.
@
NOTE:@ This watercraft is equipped with an auto-
matic bilge-draining system that removes
water from the engine compartment while
you are underway. However, some residual
water will remain.
@
4. Put the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
5. Flush the cooling system to prevent it
from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(See page 4-1 for flushing the cooling
system procedures.)
6. Drain residual water from the exhaust
system by alternately squeezing and
releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds while the engine is running.
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MAINTENANCE AND
CARE
Storage ...................................................... 4-1
Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1
Lubrication .............................................. 4-3
Fuel system ............................................ 4-4
Battery .................................................... 4-5
Cleaning the watercraft .......................... 4-6
Maintenance and adjustments .............. 4-7
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ..................................................... 4-8
Periodic maintenance chart ................... 4-9
Inspecting the fuel system ................... 4-10
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ..................................................... 4-12
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable ..................................................... 4-12
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ..................................................... 4-13
Lubrication points ................................. 4-14
Adjusting the choke cable .................... 4-16
Inspecting the battery .......................... 4-17
Adjusting the carburetor ...................... 4-19
Replacing the fuse ............................... 4-20
Adjusting the steering friction .............. 4-20
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle ... 4-21
Specifications ........................................ 4-23
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Storage
WARNING@ Always place the fuel cock knob in the
“OFF” position when storing the water-
craft, otherwise fuel could leak out into
the engine or engine compartment,
which would create a fire hazard.
@
Storage for prolonged periods of time,
such as winter storage, requires preventa-
tive maintenance to ensure against deterio-
ration. It is advisable to have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer prior to stor-
age. However, the following procedures can
be performed by the owner.
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Flushing the cooling system
Flushing the cooling system is essential
to prevent the cooling system from being
clogged with salt, sand, or dirt.
CAUTION:@ Do not supply water to the cooling
water passages when the engine is not
running. The water could flow back
through the muffler into the crankcase
causing severe engine damage.
Do not run the engine of the watercraft
for more than 15 seconds without sup-
plying water, otherwise the engine may
overheat.
@
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1. Put the watercraft on land in a horizontal
position.
2. Open the flushing hose connector
cap1, and then insert the garden hose
adapter 2 into the flushing hose con-
nector 3 and turn it until it is securely
connected.
3. Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a hose.
4. Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the cooling water
pilot outlet.
5. Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
repeat the above steps.
6. Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out from the cooling
passages by alternately squeezing, and
releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the garden hose adapter and
secure the cap.
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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.
*1: Grease quantity: 20.0–22.0 cm3 (0.68–0.74 oz)
*2: Grease quantity: 3.0–5.0 cm3 (0.10–0.17 oz)
*3: After every use
() This mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
(
❍) This mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INITIALTHEREAF-
TER EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours 100
hours 200
hours
ITEM
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust
4-13
Lubrication points Lubricate
4-14
Intermediate housing Lubricate❍
*1
*2
*2 4-16
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-10
Fuel filter Inspect, clean, replace❍❍
4-11
Fuel tank Inspect, clean❍
4-11
Carburetor setting Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-19
Trolling speed Inspect, adjust
4-19
Carburetor throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
—
Cooling water passages Flush
*34-1
Bilge strainer Clean
—
Impeller Inspect❍❍
—
Jet thrust nozzle angle Inspect, adjust
/❍
/❍
4-12
Steering pivot Inspect❍❍❍
—
Steering friction Inspect, adjust
4-20
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-12
Choke cable Inspect, adjust ❍❍
4-16
Battery Inspect❍❍
4-17
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Engine mount Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Inspect❍❍❍
—
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Specifications
*1: Pump Octane Number
*2: Research Octane NumberMODEL
ITEMUnit SJ700
WATERCRAFT CAPACITY
Maximum people on board Number of people 1
DIMENSIONS
Length mm (in) 2,240 (88.2)
Width mm (in) 680 (26.8)
Height mm (in) 660 (26.0)
Dry weight kg (lb) 132 (291)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum power output kW (PS) @ r/min 53.7 (73) @ 6,300
Maximum fuel consumption L/h (US gal/h, Imp gal/h) 29 (7.7, 6.4)
Cruising range at full throttle hr. 0.6
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 ×
68 (3.19 ×
2.68)
Compression ratio 7.2
Lubrication system Pre-mixed fuel
Cooling system Water cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system CDI
Spark plug BR7HS (NGK)
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 Counterclockwise (viewed from rear)
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Jet thrust nozzle angle Degree 37, 41, 45, 49
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating PON (*1)
RON (*2)86
90
Recommended engine oil YAMALUBE 2-W, or an equivalent NMMA-
certified TC-W3 marine oil
Fuel mixing ratio (fuel to oil) 50:1
Fuel tank capacity
Total L (US gal, Imp gal) 18 (4.8, 4.0)
Reserve L (US gal, Imp gal) 5.5 (1.45, 1.21)
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-2
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-19
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-16
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle ..... 4-21
Adjusting the steering friction ................ 4-20
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-19
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Bilge ........................................................ 3-8
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-22
Boarding and starting in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-24
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Choke knob ............................................. 2-6
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-13
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-5
Cooling water pilot outlet ................ 2-7, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-7
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Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning system ............ 2-9
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-5
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-5
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-13
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4
Fire extinguisher...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-4
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-11
Fuel system ......................................3-7, 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-4
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
H
Hazard information ................................ 1-11
Hood........................................................ 2-3
Hull .......................................................... 3-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-2
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-17
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle .... 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-4
K
Kneeling ................................................ 3-25
L
Label location .......................................... 1-2
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-6
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-14
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Mixing fuel and oil ................................... 3-3
O
Operating positions ............................... 3-25
Operating your watercraft ...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
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