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                            Care and storage

                            EJU33493                               Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end), elec-
                                   Long-term storage
                                                                   tric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end), and ball
                            EWJ00331
                                                                   joint
                                 WARNING
                            Always place the watercraft upright in a
                            horizontal position when storing it, other-
                            wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
                            engine compartment, which could create
                            a fire hazard.
                            Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
                            ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
                            to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
                            to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
                            dealer prior to storage.              TIP:
                            However,  the following  procedures can be  Disconnect the electric trim rod from the ball
                            performed easily by the owner.        joint before lubricating.
                            EJU40256                               Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
                            Cleaning
                            (1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
                                page 93 for information on flushing the
                                cooling water passages.)
                            TIP:
                            If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
                            longed period, such as winter storage, top off
                            the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
                            ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
                            tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
                            tank before starting the engine.
                            (2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 94 for in-  TIP:
                                formation on cleaning the watercraft.)  Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
                                Wax the  hull with a non-abrasive wax  fore lubricating.
                                                                  EJU40263
                                such as Yamalube Professional Polish.
                                                                  Rustproofing
                            EJU44950
                            Lubrication                           Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
                            To  keep  moving parts sliding or rotating  gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube
                            smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant  Silicone Protectant & Lubricant.
                            grease.                               Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
                                                                  engine components.
                              Recommended water-resistant grease:
                                YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE

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