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Care and storage

EJU33493  Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
Long-term storage
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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.
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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-
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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-
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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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