Care and storage

●Steering cable ball joint (handlebar end) and steering cable inner wire (handlebar end)

To access the steering cable ball joint (han- dlebar end) and steering cable inner wire (handlebar end), remove the steering pole cover. (See step 1 in “Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle” on page 61 for informa- tion on removing the steering pole cover.)

Spray metallic parts of the hull and engine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant.

To rustproof the internal engine components:

(1)Remove the hood. (See page 27 for hood removal and installation procedures.)

(2)Loosen the silencer cap and remove it.

●Steering cable ball joint (jet thrust nozzle end) and steering cable inner wire (jet thrust nozzle end)

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Rustproofing

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NOTICE

Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds on land without supplying water, otherwise the engine could overheat.

1Silencer cap

(3)Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the engine in a well-ventilated area.

(4)Run the engine at a fast idle.

(5)Quickly spray as much rust inhibitor as possible through the hole in the silencer cover. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil or an equivalent. Keep spray- ing until the engine stalls (or a maximum of 15 seconds). WARNING! Do not pour or spray gasoline, or any substance other than a rust inhibitor through the hole in the silencer cover. Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor prod- ucts on engine surfaces while the en- gine is hot. Otherwise, a fire or explosion could occur. [EWJ00301]

(6)Install the silencer cap and tighten it se- curely. NOTICE: Be sure to install the silencer cap securely after fogging the engine, otherwise water could enter the engine and cause damage. [ECJ00152]

(7)Install the hood in its original position.

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