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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
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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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