4 MAINTENANCE & CARE

4) Turn off the water supply, then drain 3) Remove the air filter element ③. residual water from the exhaust

system by alternately pushing the throttle lever up to half throttle and back for 10 to 15 seconds. Shut off engine.

Never have the water on when the engine is not running. The water could flow back through the muffler into the crankcase causing severe engine damage. Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds after the water supply has been turned off to avoid engine overheating.

5)After stopping the engine, remove the garden hose adapter.

6)Replace the cap securely.

7)Repeat the flushing procedure for the other engine.

LubricatioN

1)Open the hood (see page 2-18).

2)Lift the locking tab ① on the air filter case. Turn the air filter case cap ② counterclockwise and then remove the case cap.

4)Spray a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Stor-Rite Fogging Oil into the intake opening ④ for 3 seconds.

WARNING! Do not spray flam- mable rust inhibitor on engine surfaces while the engines are hot. The sprayed substance or propellants could catch fire.

5)Reinstall the air filter. Reinstall the air filter case cap by lifting the tab and turning the cap clockwise until it stops.

6)Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it run at a fast idle for 15 seconds.

Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds. The engine could over- heat.

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