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Care and storage

(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor- EJU33493 Long-term storage
roded, clean them using a wire brush.
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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
1 Battery terminal
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat- dealer prior to storage.
tery terminals. However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
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YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
page 76 for information on flushing the
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
cooling water passages.)
charged condition can cause perma-
TIP:
nent battery damage. Check the
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
battery periodically. [ECJ00103]
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
To install the battery:
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
ment and hook the battery bands onto
tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
the holders.
tank before starting the engine.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 77 for in-
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax
will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ00262]
such as Yamalube Professional Polish.
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
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(black) to the negative (–) battery termi- Lubrication
nal. To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
held in place. grease.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE

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