
Care and storage
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Steering cable ball joint (handlebar end)
and steering cable inner wire (handlebar
end)
To access the steering cable ball joint (han-
dlebar end) and steering cable inner wire
(handlebar end), remove the steering pole
cover. (See step 1 in “Adjusting the jet
thrust nozzle angle” on page 56 for informa-
tion on removing the steering pole cover.)
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Steering cable ball joint (jet thrust nozzle
end) and steering cable inner wire (jet thrust
nozzle end)
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Rustproofing
NOTICE
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Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Spray metallic parts of the hull and engine
with a rust inhibitor.
To rustproof the internal engine components:
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 23 for hood
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Loosen the silencer cap and remove it.
(3) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the engine
in a well-ventilated area.
(4) Run the engine at a fast idle.
(5) Quickly spray as much rust inhibitor as
possible through the hole in the silencer
cover. Keep spraying until the engine
stalls (or a maximum of 15 seconds).
WARNING! Do not pour or spray gas-
oline, or any substance other than a
rust inhibitor through the hole in the
silencer cover. Do not spray flamma-
ble rust inhibitor products on engine
surfaces while the engine is hot. Oth-
erwise, a fire or explosion could oc-
cur.
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(6) Securely install the silencer cap by tight-
ening it until it stops.
NOTICE:
Be sure to
install the silencer cap securely after
fogging the engine, otherwise water
could enter the engine and cause
damage.
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(7) Securely install the hood in its original po-
sition.
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Silencer cap
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