Yamaha XL700 User Manual

2005 WaveRunner

XL700

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL
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To the owner/operator

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.

This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement, this product may not be exactly as described in this Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold.

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Important manual information:

In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways:

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, passengers, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the watercraft.

CAUTION:

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft.

NOTE:

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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WaveRunner XL700

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2004 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, June 2004 All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited. Printed in USA

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GENERAL AND SAFETY

INFORMATION

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING AND

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

APPENDIX

READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.

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			GENERAL AND
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			INFORMATION
			Identification numbers ............................	1-1
			Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
			number ...................................................	1-1
			Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............	1-1
			Engine serial number .............................	1-1
			Emission control information
			(For Canada only) ....................................	1-2
			Approval label of Emission control
			certificate ................................................	1-2
			Manufactured date label ........................	1-2
			Important labels .......................................	1-3
			Label location .........................................	1-3
			Warning labels .......................................	1-4
			Other labels ............................................	1-7
			Safety information ...................................	1-9
			Limitations on who may operate the
			watercraft ................................................	1-9
			Cruising limitations ...............................	1-10
			Operation requirements .......................	1-11
			Recommended equipment ..................	1-13
			Hazard information ..............................	1-14
			Watercraft characteristics ....................	1-14
			Water-skiing .........................................	1-15
			Safe boating rules .................................	1-17
			Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......	1-17

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Identification numbers

Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification Number (HIN) and engine serial number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your watercraft is stolen.

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Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number

The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label 1 attached inside the engine compartment.

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Hull Identification Number (HIN)

The HIN is stamped on a plate 1 attached to the aft deck.

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Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the engine unit.

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Emission control information

(For Canada only)

This engine conforms to 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for marine SI engines.

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Approval label of Emission control certificate

This label is attached to the electrical box.

1 Emission control information label

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Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the electrical box.

2 Manufactured date label

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Important labels

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Label location

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Warning labels

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Safety information	Limitations on who may
	operate the watercraft

The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator. Before using this watercraft, make sure that its use is permitted under local laws, bylaws and regulations and always operate the watercraft in full conformity with any requirements and limitations imposed. Every operator should know the following requirements before riding the watercraft.

●Before operating the watercraft, read this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice Guide, and all warning and caution labels on the watercraft. These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its operation.

●Never allow anyone to operate this watercraft until they too have read this Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice Guide and all warning and caution labels.

●Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old.

Adults must supervise use by minors. Know your local operator age and training requirements.

●This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at one time.

Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb) Load is the total weight of cargo, operator and passengers.

●Do not operate the watercraft with any passengers on board until you have considerable practice and experience riding alone. Operating the watercraft with passengers requires more skill. Take the time to become accustomed to the handling characteristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers.

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Cruising limitations

●Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others.

●Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft.

●Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other boats.

●Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.

●Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going.

●Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.

●Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision.

●This is a high performance boat—not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.

●Do not operate the watercraft in rough water, bad weather or when visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causing injury or death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of weather forecasts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out on your watercraft.

●As with any water sport, you should not ride your watercraft without someone else near by. If you ride further than swimming distance from shore, you should ride by another boat or watercraft, but make sure you stay a safe distance away. It’s good common sense!

●Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object, which could result in injury.

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●This watercraft is not equipped with lighting required for night operation. Do not operate the watercraft after sunset or before dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of colliding with another boat, which could result in severe injury or death.

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Operation requirements

●All riders must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) that is approved by the appropriate authorities and suitable for personal watercraft use.

●Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.

Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts.

1Authority-approved PFD

2Wetsuit bottom

●Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eyewear fall in the water.

Footwear and gloves are recommended.

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●You must decide whether to wear a helmet while you ride for recreation. You should know that a helmet could help protect you in certain kinds of accidents and that it could injure you in others.

A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle.

A helmet may have potential safety hazards, as well. Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching water, commonly known as “bucketing,” and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking, severe and permanent neck injuries, or death. A helmet could also increase the risk of an accident if it reduces your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or increases your fatigue.

How should you decide if a helmet’s potential safety benefits outweigh its potential risks for you? Consider your particular riding conditions. Consider factors such as your riding environment and your riding style and ability. Also consider the likelihood of traffic congestion, and the water surface conditions. If you decide to wear a helmet based upon your riding circumstances, choose one carefully. Look for a helmet designed for personal watercraft use, if possible. If you will be engaging in closed-course competition, follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization.

●NEVER operate the watercraft after consuming alcohol or taking other drugs.

●For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the preoperation checks listed on page 3-5 before operating the watercraft.

●The operator and passengers should always keep both feet in the footwell when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases your chances of losing your balance, and your feet being hit by objects outside the watercraft. Do not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell.

●The passengers should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided.

●Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are pregnant or in poor health.

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●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft! Modifications to your watercraft may reduce safety and reliability, and render the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.

●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if the operator falls off. After riding, remove the engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to avoid accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others.

●Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit someone in the water.

●Avoid being hit by another boat! You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they do not see you, or you maneuver more quickly than other boaters expect, you risk a collision.

●Maintain a safe distance from other boats or watercraft, and also watch for boats’ ski ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boating rules,” and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. (See Safe boating rules on page 1-17.)

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Recommended equipment

The following items should be carried on board your watercraft:

●Sound-signaling device

You should carry a whistle or other soundsignaling device that can be used to signal other boats.

●Visual distress signals

It is recommended that an authorityapproved pyrotechnic device be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft. A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal. Contact your Yamaha dealer for more information.

●Watch

A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating.

●Towline

A towline can be used to tow a disabled watercraft in an emergency.

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Hazard information

●When transporting or storing your watercraft, always place the fuel cock knob in the “OFF” position, otherwise gasoline may overflow from the carburetor.

●Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate the watercraft in an open area.

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Watercraft characteristics

●Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing the throttle completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability immediately after releasing the throttle, but once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer respond to handlebar input until you open the throttle again or you reach a trolling speed. Practice turning in an open area without obstructions until you have a good feel for this maneuver.

●This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The jet pump is directly connected to the engine. This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running. There is no “neutral” position.

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●Keep away from intake grate 1 while the engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning.

●Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle 2 while the engine is running. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump.

●Stop the engine and remove the clip 3 from the engine shut-off switch 4 before removing any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet intake.

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Water-skiing

You can use the watercraft for water-ski- ing if it has the seating capacity to carry the operator, a rearward-facing spotter, and the water-skier when he or she is not skiing.

The watercraft must also have a cleat 1 designed to pull a ski tow rope; do not attach the tow rope to any other location.

It is the watercraft operator’s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the water-skier and others. Know and follow all local waterskiing regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be operating.

The operator should be comfortable carrying passengers before attempting to pull a skier.

The following are some important considerations for minimizing risks while water-ski- ing.

●The skier should wear an approved PFD, preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see the skier.

●The skier should wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into rectum or vagina. The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection.

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●A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in many places it is required by law. Let the skier direct the operator’s control of speed and direction with hand signals.

The spotter should sit securely on the passenger seat and hold onto the handgrip 2 with one hand and the finger grip 3 with the other hand, and place his/ her feet firmly on the footrest 4 for proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the skier’s hand signals and his or her condition.

●When preparing to pull a skier, operate the watercraft at the slowest possible speed until the watercraft is well away from the skier and slack in the towrope is taken up. Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything.

After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to raise the skier.

●Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could exceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the distance of a standard towrope, from any potential hazard.

●Be alert to the hazard of the towrope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.

●Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers, such as another boat or watercraft, can cause loss of steering control and create a hazardous condition. If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation, operate slowly and cautiously.

●Your control while pulling a skier is affected by the skier’s ability, as well as water and weather conditions.

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Safe boating rules

Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.

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Enjoy your watercraft responsibly

You share the areas you enjoy when riding your watercraft with others and with nature. So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, waters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.

Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself as the guest of those around you. Remember, for example, that the sound of your watercraft may be music to you, but it could be just noise to others. And the exciting splash of your wake can make waves others won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and populated beaches. When travel in areas like these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.

Remember that pollution can be harmful to the environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a spill could cause damage to nature. Remove your watercraft from the water and move it away from the shoreline before refueling. And keep your surroundings pleasant for the people and wildlife that share the waterways: don’t litter!

When you ride responsibly, with respect and courtesy for others, you help ensure that our waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities.

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FEATURES AND

FUNCTIONS

Location of main components ..............	2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ...................................................	2-4	2
Rear seat ................................................	2-4
Front seat ...............................................	2-5
Hood .......................................................	2-6
Fuel tank filler cap ..................................	2-7
Oil tank filler cap .....................................	2-7
Fuel cock knob .......................................	2-8
Engine stop switch .................................	2-9
Engine shut-off switch ............................	2-9
Choke knob ............................................	2-9
Throttle lever ........................................	2-10
Start switch ...........................................	2-10
Cooling water pilot outlet .....................	2-11
Steering system ...................................	2-11
Handgrip ...............................................	2-12
Finger grip ............................................	2-12
Engine overheat warning system ........	2-13
Oil level warning lamp ..........................	2-14
Storage compartments ........................	2-15

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Location of main components

1	Cooling water pilot outlet	A Footwell
	Use to verify cooling water flow.	Use to place feet for balance.
2	Bow eye	B Footrest
	Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or	To keep proper balance while facing to the rear
	towing the watercraft in an emergency.	to watch the skier.
3	Front storage compartment	C Fire extinguisher container
4	Hood	Use to store the fire extinguisher.
5	Fuel cock knob	D Intake grate
	Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow	Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
	from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut	E Handgrip
	off fuel flow.	Use for support when boarding the watercraft
6	Handlebars	or when seated facing rearward and acting as
	Use to control direction.	a spotter for a water-skier.
7	Fuel tank filler cap	F Rear seat
8	Rope hole	G Front seat
	Use to attach a rope for mooring only.	H Glove compartment
9	Oil tank filler cap	I Seat storage compartments

0Choke knob

Use to start a cold engine.

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1	Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)	6
	Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the	7
	operator falls off the watercraft.
2	Engine stop switch	8
	Push to stop the engine normally.
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	Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable	9
	starting of the engine.
	Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
	dental starting of the engine or unauthorized	0
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4	Engine shut-off switch
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	able it from starting.

5Start switch

Push to start the engine.

Oil level warning lamp Throttle lever

Use to accelerate and decelerate.

Stern drain plugs

Use to drain water in the bilge when the watercraft is on dry land.

Jet thrust nozzle

Changes the direction of jet thrust according to handlebar position.

Cleat

Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier or a rope mooring the watercraft.

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1	Silencer	6	Fuel tank
	Prevents water from getting into the engine	7	Oil tank
	and reduces air intake noise.	8	Fuel filter
2	Spark plugs/caps	9	Flush hose connector
3	Electrical box		Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
	Protects electrical components from water.		sages.
4	Spark plug lead	0	Battery
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Operation of controls and other functions

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Rear seat

To remove the rear seat:

Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off.

To install the rear seat:

Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place securely.

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Front seat

To remove the front seat:

Pull the front seat latches 1 on both sides up, and then lift the seat and pull it off.

To install the front seat:

Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place securely.

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