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Care and storage

(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place. EJU33493 Long-term storage
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
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charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
Always place the watercraft upright in a
battery periodically. [ECJ00103]
horizontal position when storing it, other-
To install the battery:
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
engine compartment, which could create
ment and hook the battery bands onto
a fire hazard.
the holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red) Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
to the positive (+) battery terminal. ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ00262] to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead dealer prior to storage.
(black) to the negative (–) battery termi- However, the following procedures can be
nal. performed easily by the owner.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely EJU40256
Cleaning
held in place.
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
page 63 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.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 64 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax
such as Yamalube Professional Polish.
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Lubrication
Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and spray
Yamaha Lube-Zall between the inner and
outer cables to lubricate the cables and
purge out any dirt and moisture.
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.

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