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    Care and storage

              If the  engine stops  while flushing,  turn  (8) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
              the water supply off immediately  and  completely before installing the hood.
              perform the procedure again from step 6.  (9) Securely install the hood in its original
              NOTICE: Do not supply water to the   position.
              cooling water passages when the en-  EJU41632
                                                Battery care
              gine is not running. The water could
                                                If the watercraft will not be used for more than
              flow back through the muffler into the
                                                a month, remove the battery from the water-
              engine, causing severe engine  dam-
                                                craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
              age. [ECJ00123]
                                                place.
           (8) Turn the water supply off.
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           (9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
                                                    WARNING
              cooling  water passages by  alternately
                                                Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
              squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
                                                gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
              quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
                                                trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
           (10) Stop the engine.
                                                contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
           (11) Remove the garden hose adapter.
                                                Antidotes
           (12) Securely install the  hood in its original
                                                External: Flush with water.
              position.
                                                Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
           EJU40735
           Cleaning the watercraft              milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
           (1) Remove the hood. (See page 26 for hood  egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
              removal and installation procedures.)  mediately.
           (2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-  Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
              ment with a small amount  of  water.  get prompt medical attention.
              NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure  Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
              water when rinsing the engine or en-  sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
              gine  compartment as severe engine  If using or charging the battery in an en-
                                                closed space, make sure that  it is well
              damage could result. [ECJ00572]
           (3) Wipe  the engine  and engine compart-  ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
              ment with a dry cloth.            working near batteries.
           (4) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump  Keep out of the reach of children.
              with fresh water.
                                                To remove the battery:
           (5) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
                                                (1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
              dry cloth.
                                                (2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
           (6) Wipe  all vinyl and  rubber components,
                                                (3) Disconnect the breather hose.
              such as the engine compartment seals,
              with  a vinyl  protectant such as Yama-
              clean Vinyl Dressing™.
           (7) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
              parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
              rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
              Protectant & Lubricant.

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