Maintenance and care

●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 in case of fire.

●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- 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.

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CAUTION:

Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage.

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.

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