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Care and storage

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1 Long-term storage
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Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
1 Battery terminal
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat- to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
tery terminals. to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place. EJU40256
Cleaning
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (See
charged condition can cause perma-
page 63 for information on flushing the
nent battery damage. Check the
cooling water passages.)
battery periodically. [ECJ00103]
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To install the battery:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
ment and hook the battery bands onto
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
the holders.
ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Condi-
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
tank before starting the engine.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 64 for in-
will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
(black) to the negative (–) battery termi- Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax
nal. such as Yamalube Professional Polish.
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(4) Make sure that the battery is securely
Lubrication
held in place.
Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and spray
Yamaha Lube-Zall between the inner and
outer cables to lubricate the cables and
purge out any dirt and moisture.
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
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