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Care and storage

ter flows out continually from the jet NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
thrust nozzle. water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result. [ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 59 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about dry cloth.
3 minutes watching the engine condition. (7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
If the engine stops while flushing, turn such as the seats and engine compart-
the water supply off immediately and ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
perform the procedure again from step 6. as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the (8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
cooling water passages when the en- parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
gine is not running. The water could rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
flow back through the muffler into the Protectant & Lubricant.
engine, causing severe engine dam- (9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
age. [ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off. (10) Securely install the seats in their original
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the positions.
cooling water passages by alternately EJU41632
Battery care
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
a month, remove the battery from the water-
(10) Stop the engine.
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
place.
then securely install the flushing hose EWJ00792
connector cap by tightening it until it WARNING
stops.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
(12) Securely install the removable watertight
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
storage compartment and seats in their
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
original positions.
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
EJU33747
Cleaning the watercraft Antidotes
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat External: Flush with water.
removal and installation procedures.) Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart- milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
ment with a small amount of water.
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