Battery; Cleaning - Yamaha EXCITER Owner's/Operator's Manual

BATTERY

1. When the Jet Boat is not to be used
for a month or more, remove the
battery and store it in a cool, dark
place. Clean the battery's casing
and terminals using a mixture of
baking soda and water (one tbsp of
baking soda to one cup of water).
Apply dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly to the battery terminals and to
all exposed connectors.
2. If the battery will be stored for a
longer period, check the specific
gravity of the fluid at least once a
month and recharge the battery if
they get too low.
Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)

CLEANING

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AINTENANCE
1. Remove the fuel tank compartment
drain and allow any water to
drain into the engine compartment.
Reinstall the drain plug.
WARNING
Gasoline (petrol) 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 interior,
and drive units with fresh water.
3. Rinse the engine and bilge areas
with fresh water. Drain off all water
and wipe up remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags.
4. Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamaha Silicone Protectant and
Lubricant.
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 compo-
nents, such as the seats and engine
compartment seals, with a vinyl pro-
tectant such as Yamaha Protectant.
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