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                                                                           Care and storage

                            EJU33493                               Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
                                   Long-term storage
                            EWJ00331
                                 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   Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
                            to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
                            dealer prior to storage.
                            However,  the following  procedures can be
                            performed easily by the owner.
                            EJU40256
                            Cleaning
                            (1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
                                page 84 for information on flushing the
                                cooling water passages.)
                            TIP:
                            If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
                                                                  TIP:
                            longed period, such as winter storage, top off
                                                                  Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
                            the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
                                                                  fore lubricating.
                            ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
                                                                  EJU44131
                            tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel  Rustproofing
                            tank before starting the engine.      Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
                            (2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 85 for in-  Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
                                formation on cleaning the watercraft.)  gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube
                                Wax the  hull with a non-abrasive wax  Silicone Protectant & Lubricant.
                                such as Yamalube Professional Polish.  Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
                            EJU43671                              nents
                            Lubrication                           Rustproof the  internal engine components
                            To  keep  moving parts sliding or rotating
                                                                  with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Stor-
                            smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
                                                                  Rite Engine Fogging Oil.
                            grease.
                                                                  To rustproof the internal engine components:
                                                                  (1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat
                              Recommended water-resistant grease:
                                YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE               removal and installation procedures.)
                                                                  (2) Release the hooks on the port side of the
                                                                     air filter case, and then lift up the air filter
                                                                     case cover. NOTICE: Do not lift up the

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