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Care and storage

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
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about on draining the bilge water.)
3 minutes watching the engine condition. (5) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
If the engine stops while flushing, turn ment with a dry cloth.
the water supply off immediately and (6) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
perform the procedure again from step 6. with fresh water.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
(7) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
cooling water passages when the en-
dry cloth.
gine is not running. The water could
(8) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
flow back through the muffler into the
such as the engine compartment seals,
engine, causing severe engine dam-
with a vinyl protectant such as Yama-
age. [ECJ00123]
clean Vinyl Dressing™.
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
cooling water passages by alternately
rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
Protectant & Lubricant.
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
(10) Stop the engine. completely before installing the hood.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
(11) Securely install the hood in its original
then securely install the flushing hose
position.
connector cap by tightening it until it EJU41636
stops. Battery care
(12) Securely install the hood in its original If the watercraft will not be used for more than
position. a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
EJU40738
Cleaning the watercraft place.
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 34 for hood EWJ00794
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) If the watercraft will be stored for a week Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
or more, rustproof the internal engine gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
components to help prevent corrosion. trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
(See page 67 for information on rust- contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.

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