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 89 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 fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 90 for in-
formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
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Lubrication
Use a suitable marine grease applicator and
spray a rust inhibitor 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) and
electric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end)
Shift rod (reverse gate end)
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Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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