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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   VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited:
                            to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha  Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
                            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 86 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
                                                                  TIP:
                            the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
                                                                  Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
                            ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
                                                                  fore lubricating.
                            tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
                                                                  EJU44131
                            tank before starting the engine.      Rustproofing
                            (2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 87 for in-  Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
                                formation on cleaning the watercraft.)  Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
                                Wax the  hull with a non-abrasive wax  gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube
                                such as Yamalube Professional Polish.  Silicone Protectant & Lubricant.
                            EJU43672                              Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
                            Lubrication
                                                                  nents
                            To  keep  moving parts sliding or rotating
                                                                  Rustproof the  internal engine components
                            smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
                                                                  with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Stor-
                            grease.
                                                                  Rite Engine Fogging Oil.
                                                                  To rustproof the internal engine components:
                              Recommended water-resistant grease:
                                YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE            (1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat
                                                                     removal and installation procedures.)
                                                                  (2) Release the hooks on the port side of the
                                                                     air filter case, and then lift up the air filter

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