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Care and storage

EJU33493  Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
Long-term storage
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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  Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
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 76 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
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
tank before starting the engine. TIP:
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 77 for in- Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.) fore lubricating.
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax EJU44781
such as Yamalube Professional Polish. Rustproofing
EJU43672 Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
Lubrication Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant Silicone Protectant & Lubricant.
grease. Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
nents
Recommended water-resistant grease: Rustproof the internal engine components
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE
with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Stor-
Rite Engine Fogging Oil.

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