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Care and storage

EJU37146 (3) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
Post-operation care
garden hose.
EWJ00331

Always place the watercraft upright in a 1 2
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
After using the watercraft, always take it out
of the water, clean it, and store it. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
1 Garden hose adapter
will accelerate the rate of normal deteriora-
2 Garden hose
tion of the jet pump and hull. Marine organ-
isms and corrosion are some of the (4) Loosen the flushing hose connector cap
conditions that can shorten the life of many and remove it. Insert the garden hose
watercraft components. adapter into the flushing hose connector
EJU3351A by pushing and twisting it until it is se-
Flushing the cooling water passages curely connected.
ECJ01361
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
3 2
Flush the cooling water passages to prevent
them from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi- 1
tion.
(2) Remove the hood. (See page 33 for hood
1 Flushing hose connector
removal and installation procedures.)
2 Flushing hose connector cap
3 Garden hose adapter
(5) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
(6) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine. Immediately after the engine starts,
turn the water supply on gradually until

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