E
4-9
901015
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
EMU01569
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
w
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If the owner is not familiar with
machine servicing, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer or other quali-
fied mechanic.
2)
Clean the battery casing and termi-
nals. Fill each cell to the upper level
with distilled water.
3)
Store the battery on a level surface in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out
of direct sunlight.
4)
Once a month, check the specific
gravity of the electrolyte and recharge
as required to prolong battery life.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any marine engine
repair establishment or individual. All
warranty repairs, however, including
those to the emission control system,
must be performed by an authorized
Yamaha marine dealership.
A service manual is available for purchase
through a Yamaha dealer for owners who
have the mechanical skills, tools, and
other equipment necessary to perform
maintenance not covered by this owner’s
manual.
EMU00356
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If replacement parts are necessary, use
only genuine Yamaha parts or equiva-
lents of the same type and of equivalent
strength and materials. Any part of inferi-
or quality may malfunction, and the
resulting loss of control could endanger
the operator and passengers.
Yamaha genuine parts and accessories
are available from a Yamaha dealer.
68F-9-14-4 2/28/02 12:02 PM Page 10