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Care and storage

ter flows out continually from the jet (2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
thrust nozzle. ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
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 66 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
(8) Run the engine at idling speed for about with fresh water.
3 minutes watching the engine condition. (6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
If the engine stops while flushing, turn dry cloth.
the water supply off immediately and (7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
perform the procedure again from step 7. such as the seats and engine compart-
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
cooling water passages when the en- as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
gine is not running. The water could (8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
flow back through the muffler into the parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
engine, causing severe engine dam- rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
Protectant & Lubricant.
age. [ECJ00123]
(9) Turn the water supply off. (9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
(10) Discharge the remaining water out of the completely before installing the seats.
cooling water passages by alternately (10) Securely install the seats in their original
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever positions.
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds. EJU41632
Battery care
(11) Stop the engine.
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
(12) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
a month, remove the battery from the water-
then securely install the flushing hose
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
connector cap by tightening it until it
place.
stops. EWJ00792
(13) Securely close the stern storage com- WARNING
partment.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
(14) 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 53 for seat External: Flush with water.
removal and installation procedures.)
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