Battery; Cleaning The Watercraft - Yamaha 2008 SuperJet Owner's Manual

line in your eyes, get immediate medical
attention.
If any gasoline spills on your skin or
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clothing, immediately wash the affected
area with soap and water and change
your clothes.
Top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and
add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and
Conditioner per each gallon of fuel.
NOTE:
Use of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condition-
er eliminates the need to drain the fuel sys-
tem. If the fuel system is to be drained
instead, consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Battery

If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft and store it in a cool, dry place.
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead
first, then the positive (+) battery lead and
breather hose, and then remove the bat-
tery from the watercraft.
(2) Clean the battery casing using fresh wa-
ter.
(3) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod-
ed, clean them with a wire brush.
(4) Fully charge the battery.
(5) Apply Yamaha
Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-
nals, and then store the battery in a cool,
dry place.
(6) Check the battery at least once every 2
months and fully charge it if necessary.
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CAUTION:
Always keep the battery charged. Storing
a discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
Marine Grease
Maintenance and care
To check the condition of the battery, check
the specific gravity of the electrolyte or mea-
sure the voltage at both battery terminals.
Charge the battery if the voltage is less than
12 volts.
Specific gravity (for reference):
1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the specific gravity and charge the bat-
tery. If you maintain the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions provid-
ed with the battery tester and charger you
use.
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Cleaning the watercraft

Clean the watercraft before storing it for a long
period.
(1) Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet
unit with fresh water.
(2) Rinse the engine and bilge area with
fresh water. Drain all of the water and
wipe up any remaining moisture with
clean, dry rags.
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CAUTION:
Do not use high-pressure water when rins-
ing the engine and bilge area as severe en-
gine damage could result.
or
(3) Spray the engine's exterior with a rust in-
hibitor and lubricant such as Yamaha Sil-
icone Protectant and Lubricant.
(4) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax
such as Yamaha Silicone Wax.
(5) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the engine compartment seals,
with a vinyl protectant such as Yamaha
Protectant.
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