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6)
Raise the bow about 30 cm (12 in.)
and remove two hull drain plugs.
Allow any water in the bilge to drain
out.
Rinse the engine compartment with a
small amount of fresh water. Be care-
ful not to get water on the carburetor
or electrical components. After the
water has drained, wipe the bilge
with dry rags.
Reinstall two drain plugs.
NOTE:
This vehicle is equipped with an automat-
ic bilge-draining device that removes
water from the engine compartment
while you are underway.
However, some residual water remains
that must be drained by removing two
drain plugs.
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Always properly dispose of gasoline
(petrol) soaked rags. They can sponta-
neously ignite.
7)
Spray a rust inhibitor, such as
Yamaha Silicone Protectant and
Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini-
mize corrosion.
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