Yamaha 2008 SuperJet, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and care
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Storage
WARNING
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Always turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”
when storing the watercraft, otherwise
fuel could leak out into the engine or en-
gine compartment, which would 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 by the owner.
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Flushing the cooling system
Flushing the cooling system is essential to
prevent it from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
Use the Yamaha Watercraft Flush Kit to make
flushing easier.
See the instructions included with the flush kit
for proper installation.
CAUTION:
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●
Do not supply water to the cooling water
passages when the engine is not run-
ning. The water could flow back through
the muffler into the crankcase, causing
severe engine damage.
●
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying wa-
ter, otherwise the engine could over-
heat.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
(2) Insert the garden hose adapter into the
flushing hose connector.
(3) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a garden hose.
NOTE:
A garden hose is not included and must be
purchased separately.
(4) Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the cooling water pi-
lot outlet.
(5) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn the
water supply off immediately and repeat
the above steps.
(6) Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out of the cooling
water passages by alternately squeezing
and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.
(7) Stop the engine.
(8) Remove the garden hose adapter.
1 Garden hose adapter
2 Flushing hose connector
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