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Care and storage

ter flows out continually from the jet components to help prevent corrosion.
thrust nozzle. (See page 90 for information on rust-
proofing the internal engine compo-
nents.)
(3) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
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]
(4) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 60 for information
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about on draining the bilge water.)
3 minutes watching the engine condition. (5) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
If the engine stops while flushing, turn ment with a dry cloth.
the water supply off immediately and (6) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
perform the procedure again from step 6. with fresh water.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the (7) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
cooling water passages when the en- dry cloth.
gine is not running. The water could (8) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
flow back through the muffler into the such as the seats and engine compart-
engine, causing severe engine dam- ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
age. [ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off. (9) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
cooling water passages by alternately rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever Protectant & Lubricant.
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds. (10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
(10) Stop the engine. completely before installing the seats.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and (11) Securely install the seats in their original
then securely install the flushing hose positions.
connector cap by tightening it until it EJU41632
Battery care
stops.
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
(12) Securely install the removable watertight
a month, remove the battery from the water-
storage compartment and seats in their
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
original positions.
place.
EJU43931
Cleaning the watercraft EWJ00792
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat WARNING
removal and installation procedures.) Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
(2) If the watercraft will be stored for a week gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
or more, rustproof the internal engine

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