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aintenance
2) Remove the drain plug
stern. Clean the hull, boat inte-
rior, and drive units with Yama-
clean Wash & Wax Concentrate
or a mild natural soap and wa-
ter. Rinse with fresh water. Scum
on the hull can be removed
with Yamaclean
NOTICE: Incorrect cleaning can
damage vinyl. See Basic Stain
Guide below.
3) Clean the engine and bilge areas
with Yamaclean Bilge Cleaner or
an equivalent and rinse with fresh
water. Drain off all water and wipe
up remaining moisture with clean,
dry rags. Reinstall the drain plug.
4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamalube Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant, or an equivalent.
For areas requiring heavy protec-
tion, use Yamashield™.
5) Wax the hull with Yamaclean Spray
Wax or other non-abrasive wax
designed
for
WARNING! Slippery surfaces
can cause falls and injury. Be
careful not to apply too much
wax on deck and gunwale step-
ping surfaces. This will make
them slippery.
& c
are
in the
Hull
Cleaner.
marine
gelcoat.
6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber com-
ponents, such as the seats and
engine compartment seals, with
Yamaclean Vinyl Dressing or other
quality vinyl protectant. NOTICE:
Some well-known "protectant"
products on the market can
actually damage vinyl over time.
Consult your Yamaha dealer if
you want to use a product other
than Yamaclean Vinyl Protectant.
7) Vacuum and or hose-off the car-
peting (if equipped) as necessary.
If needed, use Yamaclean Carpet
Cleaner or other a quality brand-
name carpet cleaner product to
clean soiled areas. Roll up the
carpet face out for storage.
NOTICE:
Always dry the carpet face up. Never
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
fold the carpet.
8) Wash the fabric of the Bimini top (if
equipped) with a mild natural soap
in lukewarm water, then rinse. Do
not use detergents. Allow to air dry
thoroughly before storage. See
the label on the Bimini top and the
manufacturer's care instructions
for more detailed information.
TIP: Quality Yamaclean
and other Yamalube care products are
available from your local Yamaha dealer.
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, Yamashield™,
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