fuel reserve YAMAHA SUPERJET 2003 Owners Manual

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1Fire extinguisher container
2Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
3Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.
4Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
5Start switch
Push to start the engine.
6Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
7Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.8Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
9Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
0Bow
AFuel tank
BBattery
CSilencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.
DSpark plugs/Spark plug caps
EMuffler
FWater separator
Traps water from the breather hose to the fuel
tank.
GFuel filter
HFlush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
IElectrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
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2. Push down on the hood latch, and then
turn the knob to the lock position.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured before operating the watercraft.
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Fuel cock knob
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel
tank to the carburetors.
The fuel cock knob1 positions are
explained as follows and are shown in the
illustration.
OFF:
With the fuel cock knob in this position,
fuel does not flow. Always turn the fuel cock
knob to this position when the engine is not
running.
ON:
With the fuel cock knob in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the fuel
cock knob to this position when starting the
engine and operating the watercraft.
RES:
This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock
knob in this position, the fuel reserve is
made available. Tur n the fuel cock knob to
this position if you run out of fuel while oper-
ating the watercraft. When this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible and be sure to
turn the fuel cock knob back to “ON”!
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Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION:@ Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting
water or other contaminants in the fuel
tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor
running or engine damage.
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1. Lift the steering pole and support it with
the lock pin.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slowly
add the premixed fuel to the fuel tank.
4. Stop filling when the fuel level just
reaches the bottom of the filler tube.
NOTE:@
The hood must be removed in order to
watch the fuel level in the fuel tank while
adding fuel.

Be careful not to spill fuel or overfill the
tank.

Do not fill into the filler tube because fuel
could overflow.
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Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp gal)
Reserve: 5.5 L
(1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp gal)
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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 (72) @ 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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