Cleaning - Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual

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CLEANiNG

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1) Remove the fuel tank compart-
ment drain  and allow any water
to drain into the engine compart-
ment. Re install the drain plug.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. if fuel or a
fuel / water mix drains from the fuel
tank compartment drain, wipe it up
immediately with dry rags. do not
operate the boat until the source of
the fuel leak is found and corrected.
2) Remove the drain plugs in the
stern  and engine compartment
. Wash down the hull, boat interi-
or, and drive units with fresh water,
mild natural soap, then rinse.
3) Rinse the engine and bilge areas
with fresh water. Drain off all water
and wipe up remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags. Reinstall the
drain plugs.
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4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamaha Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant or an equivalent.
5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive
wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss
Cleaner Wax or other wax designed
for marine gelcoat. WARNiNG!
Slippery surfaces can cause
falls and injury. Be careful not to
apply too much wax on deck and
gunnel stepping surfaces. This
will make them slippery.
6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber com-
ponents, such as the seats and
engine compartment seals, with a
vinyl protectant such as Yamaha
Silicone spray Protectant.
7) Vacuum and or hose-off the car-
peting (if equipped) as necessary.
If needed, use 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.