2005 YAMAHA XL 700 check oil

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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
2-stroke engine oil .................................. 3-2
Filling the fuel tank ................................. 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 ................................................ 3-14
Engine break-in .................................... 3-14
Starting the engine ............................... 3-16
Stopping the engine ............................. 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ......................... 3-19
Operating your watercraft .................... 3-20
Getting to know your watercraft ........... 3-20
Learning to operate your watercraft .... 3-20
Riding watercraft with passengers ...... 3-21
Starting the watercraft .......................... 3-22
Boarding and starting in deep water ... 3-24
Capsized watercraft ............................. 3-27
Turning the watercraft .......................... 3-29
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-31
Beaching the watercraft ....................... 3-32
Docking the watercraft ......................... 3-32
Rough water operation ........................ 3-33
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-34
Transporting .......................................... 3-36
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Pre-operation checks
EJU01347
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 the front storage compart-
ment to ventilate the engine compartment.
Check for fuel vapors and loose electrical con-
nections.3-6
Bilge Check for water and fuel and remove if neces-
sary.3-8
Stern drain plugs Check for proper installation. 3-8
Throttle lever Check that the throttle lever springs back
smoothly.3-11
Steering system Check for proper operation. 3-11
Fuel and oil Check fuel and oil levels and add if necessary.
Check the hoses and tanks for leakage.3-7
Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary. 3-7
Battery Check electrolyte level and battery condition. 3-9
Hood Check that the hood is properly secured. 2-6
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are properly secured. 2-4–2-5
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for cracks or other dam-
age.3-6
Jet unit Check for debris and remove if necessary. 3-12
Fire extinguisher Check condition and replace if necessary. 3-10
Engine shut-off cord Check condition and replace if frayed or broken. 3-12
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and
engine shut-off switch for proper operation.3-13
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged while the engine
is running and the watercraft is in the water.3-13
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Fuel and oil systems
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-10 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 front storage com-
partment. (See pages 2-4 and 2-5 for
front and rear seat, and 2-15 for front
storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and replenish if necessary. (See pages
3-3 and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
EJU01961
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.
Place a drain pan under the water separator
to catch the draining water or use a dry cloth
to soak up any water that could spill into the
watercraft. If any water spills into the water-
craft, be sure to wipe it up with a dry cloth.
Be sure to install the drain screw after drain-
ing the water separator.
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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.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
INITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
ITEM
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust




4-14
Lubrication points Lubricate


4-15
Intermediate housing Lubricate❍
*1

*2

*2 4-16
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-10
Fuel filter Check, clean, replace❍❍
4-11
Fuel tank Inspect, clean❍
4-11
Oil injection system Inspect, clean❍❍
—
Carburetor setting Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-20
Trolling speed Inspect, adjust


4-20
Carburetor throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
—
Cooling water passages Flush

*3 4-1
Bilge strainer Clean


—
Impeller Inspect❍❍
—
Jet thrust nozzle angle Inspect, adjust

/❍

/❍
4-13
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-13
Choke cable Inspect, adjust❍❍
4-17
Stern drain plugs Inspect, replace❍❍
3-8
Battery Inspect ❍❍
4-18
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Engine mount Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Inspect❍❍❍
—
*1: Grease quantity: 33.0–35.0 cm3 (1.11–1.18 oz)
*2: Grease quantity: 6.0–8.0 cm3 (0.20–0.27 oz)
*3: After every use
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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.
EJU01101
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.
EJU01102
Oil filter
Check the oil filter 1 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 that the negative and posi-
tive leads are securely tightened.
WARNING@
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc.
Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call phy-
sician 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 bat-
tery in an enclosed space, make sure
that it is well ventilated. Always shield
your eyes when working near batter-
ies.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.

Be sure to connect the breather hose
to the battery. Fire or explosion could
result if the breather hose is damaged,
obstructed, or not connected properly.
@
CAUTION:@
Be careful not to place the battery on
its side.

Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding
electrolyte or charging the battery.
@
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Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-9
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-15
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-2
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-12
Oil level warning lamp ........................... 2-14
Oil tank .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-7
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-20
Operation .............................................. 3-14
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-4
Operation requirements ........................ 1-11
Other labels ............................................. 1-7
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-8
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-9
Post-operation checks........................... 3-34
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
Recommended equipment .................... 1-13
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-21
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-21
Rough water operation .......................... 3-33
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-17
Safety information ................................... 1-9
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-16
Specifications ........................................ 4-22
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-23
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-23Starting the engine ................................ 3-16
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-22
Start switch............................................ 2-10
Steering system ...........................2-11, 3-11
Stern drain plug ....................................... 3-8
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-19
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-31
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-15
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-13
T
Throttle .................................................. 3-11
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-36
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-29
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-4
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-14
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Water-skiing .......................................... 1-15
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