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Care and storage
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Long-term storage
WARNING
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Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter 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 85 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one
ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi-
tioner to each gallon of fuel in the fuel tank
before starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 86 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
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.
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
Shift rod (reverse gate end)
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Rustproofing
Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Sil-
icone Protectant and Lubricant.
Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
nents
Rustproof the internal engine components
with a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Stor-
Rite Engine Fogging Oil.
To rustproof the internal engine components:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Release the hooks on the port side of the
air filter case, and then lift up the air filter
case cover. NOTICE: Do not lift up the
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE
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