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Care and storage

water flows out continually from the water when rinsing the engine or en-
cooling water pilot outlet. gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result. [ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 41 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
dry cloth.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about (7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
3 minutes watching the engine condition. such as the engine compartment seals,
If the engine stops while flushing, turn with a vinyl protectant such as Yama-
the water supply off immediately and clean Vinyl Dressing™.
perform the procedure again from step 6. (8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
cooling water passages when the en- rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
gine is not running. The water could Protectant & Lubricant.
flow back through the muffler into the (9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
engine, causing severe engine dam- completely before installing the hood.
(10) Securely install the hood in its original
age. [ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off. position.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the EJU41634
Battery care
cooling water passages by alternately
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
a month, remove the battery from the water-
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
(10) Stop the engine.
place.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and EWJ00792
then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
stops.
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
(12) Securely install the hood in its original
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
position.
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
EJU40737
Cleaning the watercraft Antidotes
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 33 for hood External: Flush with water.
removal and installation procedures.) Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart- milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
ment with a small amount of water. egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure mediately.
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