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Care and storage

(2) If the watercraft will be stored for a week
or more, rustproof the internal engine
components to help prevent corrosion.
(See page 79 for information on rust-
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-
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about gine compartment as severe engine
3 minutes watching the engine condition. damage could result. [ECJ00572]
If the engine stops while flushing, turn (4) Drain the water from the engine com-
the water supply off immediately and partment. (See page 51 for information
perform the procedure again from step 6. on draining the bilge water.)
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the (5) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
cooling water passages when the en- ment with a dry cloth.
gine is not running. The water could (6) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
flow back through the muffler into the with fresh water.
engine, causing severe engine dam-
(7) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
age. [ECJ00123]
dry cloth.
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(8) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the such as the seat and engine compart-
cooling water passages by alternately ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(9) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
(10) Stop the engine. parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
then securely install the flushing hose Protectant & Lubricant.
connector cap by tightening it until it (10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
stops. completely before installing the seat.
(12) Securely install the seat storage com- (11) Securely install the fire extinguisher hold-
partment and seat in their original posi- er and seat in their original positions.
tions. EJU41636
Battery care
EJU44761
Cleaning the watercraft If the watercraft will not be used for more than
(1) Remove the seat and fire extinguisher a month, remove the battery from the water-
holder. (See page 42 for seat removal craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
and installation procedures and page 46 place.
for information on the fire extinguisher
holder.)

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