Maintenance and care

water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to

15 seconds.

(8)Stop the engine.

(9)Remove the garden hose adapter and in- stall the flushing hose connector cap.

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Lubrication

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WARNING

Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces while the engine is hot. The sprayed substance or propellants could catch fire.

(1)Lubricate all cables such as the throttle and steering cables.

NOTE:

Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and Yamaha Lube-Zall to pressure-lubricate the cables and purge out any moisture between the inner and outer cables.

(2)Lubricate the areas of the watercraft specified in “Lubrication points” on page

98.

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Fuel system

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WARNING

GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

●Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition.

●Stop the engine before refueling.

●Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position.

●Do not stand or sit on the watercraft while refueling.

●Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso- line spills, wipe it up immediately with

dry rags. Always properly dispose of gasoline-soaked rags.

●Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill- ing when the fuel level reaches approxi- mately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the fuel tank. Fuel expands as it warms up and could overflow if the fuel tank has been overfilled. If temporarily leaving the watercraft with a full fuel tank, do not leave it in direct sunlight. Leave it in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position.

●Tighten the fuel tank filler cap securely after refueling.

●If you should swallow some gasoline, in- hale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gaso- line in your eyes, get immediate medical attention.

●If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash the affected area with soap and water and change your clothes.

Top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Conditioner per each gallon of fuel.

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Battery

If the watercraft will not be used for more than a month, remove the battery from the water- craft and store it in a cool, dry place.

(1)Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead first, then the positive (+) battery lead and breather hose, and then remove the bat- tery from the watercraft.

(2)Clean the battery casing using fresh wa- ter.

(3)If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod- ed, clean them with a wire brush.

(4)Fully charge the battery.

(5)Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-

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