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Care and storage

(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor- EJU33484
Long-term storage
roded, clean them using a wire brush.
EWJ00321
WARNING
Always turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”
when storing the watercraft, otherwise
fuel could leak out into the engine or en-
gine compartment, which would create a
fire hazard.

1 Battery terminal
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat-
tery terminals.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un- Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
charged condition can cause perma- ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
nent battery damage. Check the to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
battery periodically. [ECJ00103] to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
To install the battery: dealer prior to storage.
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart- However, the following procedures can be
ment and hook the battery bands onto performed easily by the owner.
the holders. EJU40256
Cleaning
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
page 54 for information on flushing the
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
cooling water passages.)
will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead TIP:
(black) to the negative (–) battery termi- If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
nal. longed period, such as winter storage, top off
(4) Connect the breather hose to the bat- the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
tery. WARNING! Fire or explosion ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
could result if the breather hose is tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
damaged, obstructed, or not connect- tank before starting the engine.
ed properly. [EWJ00452]
(5) Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.

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