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Care and storage

ter flows out continually from the jet (See page 102 for information on rust-
thrust nozzle. proofing the internal engine compo-
nents.)
(3) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result. [ECJ00572]
(4) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 72 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about (5) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
3 minutes watching the engine condition. ment with a dry cloth.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn (6) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
the water supply off immediately and with fresh water.
perform the procedure again from step 6. (7) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the dry cloth.
cooling water passages when the en- (8) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
gine is not running. The water could such as the seats and engine compart-
flow back through the muffler into the ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
engine, causing severe engine dam- as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
(9) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
age. [ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off. parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
cooling water passages by alternately Protectant & Lubricant.
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever (10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds. completely before installing the seats.
(10) Stop the engine. (11) Securely install the seats in their original
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and positions.
then securely install the flushing hose EJU41635
Battery care
connector cap by tightening it until it
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
stops.
a month, remove the battery from the water-
(12) Securely install seats in their original po-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
sitions.
place.
EJU43931
Cleaning the watercraft EWJ00793
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 60 for seat
removal and installation procedures.) Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
(2) If the watercraft will be stored for a week gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
or more, rustproof the internal engine trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
components to help prevent corrosion. contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.

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