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Care and storage

(2) 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]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 88 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
(8) Run the engine at idling speed for about ment with a dry cloth.
3 minutes watching the engine condition. (5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
If the engine stops while flushing, turn with fresh water.
the water supply off immediately and (6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
perform the procedure again from step 7. dry cloth.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
cooling water passages when the en-
such as the seats and engine compart-
gine is not running. The water could
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
flow back through the muffler into the
as Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing™.
engine, causing severe engine dam-
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
age. [ECJ00123]
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
(9) Turn the water supply off.
rust inhibitor such as Yamalube Silicone
(10) Discharge the remaining water out of the Protectant & Lubricant.
cooling water passages by alternately
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
completely before installing the seats.
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
(11) Stop the engine. positions.
(12) Remove the garden hose adapter, and EJU41636
then securely install the flushing hose 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-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
(13) Securely close the stern storage com-
place.
partment.
EWJ00794
(14) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
original positions.
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
EJU33747
Cleaning the watercraft trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 76 for seat contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
removal and installation procedures.) Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
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