Cleaning - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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AINTENANCE

CLEANING

WARNING
1) Remove the fuel tank compartment
drain 1 and allow any water to
drain into the engine compartment.
Reinstall 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
2 and engine compartment 3.
Wash down the hull, boat interior,
and drive units with fresh water, mild
natural soap, then rinse.
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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.
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 compo-
nents, such as the seats and engine
compartment seals, with a vinyl pro-
tectant such as Yamaha Protectant.
7) Vacuum and or hose-off the carpet-
ing (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.
CAUTION:
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.
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