Care and storage

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Long-term storage

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WARNING

Always turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF” when storing the watercraft, otherwise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which would create a fire hazard.

Storage for long periods of time, such as winter storage, requires preventive maintenance to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer prior to storage.

However, the following procedures can be performed easily by the owner.

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Cleaning

(1)Flush the cooling water passages. (See page 54 for flushing procedures.)

TIP:

If you will be storing the watercraft for a prolonged period, such as winter storage, top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Conditioner to each gallon of fuel in the fuel tank before starting the engine.

(2)Clean the watercraft. (See page 55 for watercraft cleaning procedures.)

Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax such as Yamaha Silicone Wax.

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Lubrication

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.

Recommended water-resistant grease: Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha Grease A

●Throttle cable (carburetor end) and choke cable (carburetor end)

●Throttle cable (throttle lever end)

Squeeze the throttle lever and remove the seal. Spray Yamaha Lube-Zall into the out- er cable. Refit the seal securely.

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