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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  VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited:
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
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 86 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
TIP:
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
fore lubricating.
tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
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tank before starting the engine. Rustproofing
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 87 for in- Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
formation on cleaning the watercraft.) Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube
such as Yamalube Professional Polish. Silicone Protectant & Lubricant.
EJU43672 Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
Lubrication
nents
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
Rustproof the internal engine components
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
with a rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Stor-
grease.
Rite Engine Fogging Oil.
To rustproof the internal engine components:
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE (1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Release the hooks on the port side of the
air filter case, and then lift up the air filter

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