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Care and storage

water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result. [ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 65 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.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about (6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
3 minutes watching the engine condition. dry cloth.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
the water supply off immediately and such as the seats and engine compart-
perform the procedure again from step 6. ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
cooling water passages when the en-
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
gine is not running. The water could
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
flow back through the muffler into the
rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
engine, causing severe engine dam-
Protectant & Lubricant.
age. [ECJ00123]
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
(8) Turn the water supply off.
completely before installing the seats.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
cooling water passages by alternately
positions.
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever EJU41636
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds. Battery care
(10) Stop the engine. If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
then securely install the flushing hose
place.
connector cap by tightening it until it
EWJ00794
stops.
(12) Securely install the seat storage com-
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
partment and seats in their original posi-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
tions.
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
EJU33747
Cleaning the watercraft contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 54 for seat Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
removal and installation procedures.) sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart- If using or charging the battery in an en-
ment with a small amount of water. closed space, make sure that it is well
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
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