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.

(10)Install the watertight compartment and the rear seat.

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Lubrication

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

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

80.

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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- nals, and then store the battery in a cool, dry place.

(6)Check the battery at least once every 2 months and fully charge it if necessary.

NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery

can cause permanent battery damage.

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To check the condition of the battery, check the specific gravity of the electrolyte or measure the voltage at both battery terminals. Charge the battery if the voltage is less than 12 volts.

Specific gravity (for reference): 1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)

It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer check the specific gravity and charge the bat- tery. If you maintain the battery yourself, be sure to read and follow the instructions provided with the battery tester and charger you use.

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Cleaning the watercraft

Clean the watercraft before storing it for a long period.

(1)Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet unit with fresh water.

(2)Rinse the engine and engine compart- ment with fresh water. Drain all of the wa- ter and wipe up any remaining moisture with clean, dry rags. NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure water when rinsing the engine and engine compartment as severe engine damage could result.

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(3)Spray the engine’s exterior with a rust in- hibitor and lubricant such as Yamaha Sil- icone Protectant and Lubricant.

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

(5)Wipe all vinyl and rubber components, such as the seat and engine compart- ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such as Yamaha Protectant.

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