Yamaha XL700Y WaveRunner Owner's manual

LIT-18626-03-84●
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
U.S.A.Edition
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
XL700Y
WaveRunner XL
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATION!

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TO THE OWNER
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Water
Vehicle. This Owner’s Manual contains
information you will need for proper
operation, maintenance, and care. A thor-
ough understanding of these simple
instructions will help you to obtain maxi-
mum enjoyment from your new Yamaha.
If you have any questions about the oper-
ation or maintenance of your water vehi-
cle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continu-
ing product improvement, this product
may not be exactly as described in this
Owner’s Manual. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this water vehicle and
should remain with it even if the vehicle is
subsequently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the follow-
ing ways:
QThe Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the water
vehicle.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to
the water vehicle.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
WaveRunner XL700
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, June 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without
the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-18626-03-84
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CONTENTS
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3
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GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS
OPERATION AND RIDING
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
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INDEX
READ THIS OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATER VEHICLE.
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Chapter 1
GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS..................................................1-1
PRI-I.D. number.....................................1-1
Hull identification number (H.I.N).......1-1
Engine number .....................................1-1
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION...1-2
IMPORTANT LABELS ..............................1-3
Location.................................................1-3
Labels.....................................................1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION..........................1-7
Limitations on who may
operate the vehicle...............................1-7
Cruising limitations ..............................1-8
Operational requirements ...................1-9
Hazard information ............................1-11
Water vehicle characteristics ............1-12
Water skiing ........................................1-13
RULES OF THE ROAD ...........................1-14
Steering and sailing rules
and sound signals ..............................1-14
Rules when encountering
vessels .................................................1-15
Other special situations .....................1-16
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY
INFORMATION.......................................1-18
ENJOY YOUR WATER VEHICLE
RESPONSIBLY........................................1-18
FUEL REQUIREMENTS..........................1-19
Gasoline (petrol).................................1-19
Engine oil ............................................1-19
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RECORDS
Record your Primary identification (PRI-
ID) number, Hull identification number
(HIN) and Engine serial number in the
spaces provided, to assist you in ordering
spare parts from your Yamaha water
vehicle dealer. Also record and keep these
ID numbers in a separate place in case
your water vehicle is stolen.
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PRI-I.D. NUMBER
The PRI-I.D. number is stamped on a label
1attached to the inside of the engine
compartment.
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HULL IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER(H.I.N)
The H.I.N. is stamped on a plate 2
attached to the stern.
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ENGINE NUMBER
The engine serial number is stamped on a
label 3attached to the crankcase.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
MADE IN JAPAN
PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON

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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine conforms to 2000 U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) regu-
lation for marine SI engines.
8Approval label of Emission control cer-
tificate
This label is attached to the electrical box.
1Emission control information label
8Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the muffler box.
2Manufactured date label
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES.
FELs :
TROLLING SPEED : rpm
SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
g/kw-hr
Manufactured:

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LOCATION
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LABELS
Warning labels
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YAMAHA
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Do not add gasoline to the oil tank.
Fire or explosion could result.
•Read the Owner’s Manual, the Riding Practice Tips, the Riding Instructions card,
and all labels before operating.
•This vehicle is recommended only for operators 16 and older with valid motor
vehicle license. Adults must supervise use by minors. Check state laws for
minimum age requirements.
•Vehicle capacity: 1 operator and 2 passengers. Do not exceed 530 lb (240 kg),
including any cargo. Overloading can make the vehicle more difficult to
control, which can lead to an accident.
•Wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device.
•Wear a wetsuit to protect against injuries to orifices (rectum and vagina)
from strong streams of water from the jet nozzle, or from impact with the
water surface. A wetsuit also helps protect against hypothermia and
abrasions.
•Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your left wrist before
operating.
•You must know and follow all federal, state, and local boating
laws.
•Pulling a skier can effect steering and
handling. Do not attempt
maneuvers that exceed the
skill of the operator or
skier. YAMAHA
•Never ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
•You need engine power to turn. Releasing throttle lever or shutting off engine
can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid.
•Check throttle and steering for proper operation before starting the engine.
Malfunctioning controls can cause accidents.
•Open the front seat and the front storage compartment to ventilate fuel
vapors from the engine compartment before starting the engine. Do not
start the engine if there is a fuel leak or loose electrical connection.
•Do not operate in less than 2 ft (60 cm ) of water.
•Keep safe distance from swimmers, other watercraft, and obstructions.
•Never attempt jumps with this water vehicle.
•Do not travel far away without another watercraft or boat with you.
•Stop engine before removing debris from jet intake on bottom of hull.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and all other parts of your body and clothing
away from jet intake while engine is running.
•Passengers shoud firmly hold on to the person in front of them
and place feet on the footrest floor.
Otherwise, passengers could lose
balance and fall.
GU2-U416C-00
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SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING.

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YAMAHA
6R7-83623-40
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or running the engine.
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Other labels
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RECOMMENDED OIL
YAMALUBE2-Woranequivalent
TC-W3 certified outboard oil.
YAMAHA GU0-U418J-00
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YAMAHA
GJ3-U419B-00
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
7Fire extinguisher is on underside of rear seat.
7To remove seat, pull rear seat latch up, lift rear of
the seat , and pull back.
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