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Long-term storage
Storing your boat for prolonged periods of
time, such as winter storage, requires preven-
tative maintenance to ensure against deterio-
ration. It is advisable to have the boat serviced
by an authorized Yamaha Boat Dealer before
storage. However, the following procedures
can be performed by the owner with a mini-
mum of tools.
Fuel system
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, adding one
ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabi-
lizer or an equivalent to each gallon of fuel.
(See page 70 for information on filling the fuel
tank.) Do not "top off" the tank, because fuel
could spill. A full fuel tank is less likely to allow
condensation to collect in the tank, reducing
the chance of contaminated fuel. Running the
engine with treated fuel during cooling system
flushing will also help protect the fuel system.
TIP:
Use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabiliz-
er eliminates the need to drain the fuel sys-
tem. Consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer or other
qualified mechanic if the fuel system is to be
drained instead.
Lubrication
It is advisable to take the boat to a Yamaha
Boat Dealer to have the engine fogged for
long-term storage.
Grease points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease or Yamaha
Grease A
Care and storage
Throttle cable
G
Grease the throttle-cable inner wires at the
pulley wheel of the APS.
Steering cable ball joints and inner wire
G
Grease the steering cable and shift cable ball
joints at the jet thrust nozzle. Extend the steer-
ing cable and shift cable inner wires and apply
a thin coat of grease to them.
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