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Care and storage

water flows out continually from the (See page 67 for information on rust-
cooling water pilot outlet. 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 41 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 engine compartment seals,
flow back through the muffler into the with a vinyl protectant such as Yama-
engine, causing severe engine dam- clean 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 hood.
(10) Stop the engine. (11) Securely install the hood in its original
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and position.
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 the hood in its original
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
position.
place.
EJU40738
Cleaning the watercraft EWJ00793
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 33 for hood
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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