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muffler into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
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(7) 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.
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in-
stall the flushing hose connector cap.
(10) Install the hood.
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Lubrication
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 17 for hood
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the silencer cap.
(3) Start the engine with the watercraft in a
well-ventilated area.
NOTICE:
Do not
run the engine for more than 15 sec-
onds without supplying water, other-
wise the engine could overheat.
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(4) With the engine running at a fast idle,
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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(5) Install the silencer cap securely.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the silencer
cap securely after fogging the engine,
otherwise water could enter the en-
gine and cause damage.
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(6) Lubricate all cables such as the throttle,
choke, and steering cables. Use a suit-
able marine grease applicator to pres-
sure-lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer
cables.
(7) Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified in “Lubrication points” on page
56.
(8) Install the hood.
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Battery
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft and store it in a cool, dry place.
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead
first, then the positive (+) battery lead and
breather hose, and then remove the bat-
tery from the watercraft.
(2) Clean the battery casing using fresh wa-
ter.
(3) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod-
ed, clean them with a wire brush.
(4) Fully charge the battery.
(5) Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or
Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-
nals, and then store the battery in a cool,
dry place.
(6) Check the battery at least once every 2
months and fully charge it if necessary.
NOTICE:
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged battery
can cause permanent battery damage.
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