Post-Operation Checks - Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2005 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Post-operation checks

WARNING
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Stay away from stern when engine is run-
ning on land. Hot water and steam spurt-
ing from exhaust outlet into the air can
cause serious burns.
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Always perform the following post-opera-
tion checks after operating the watercraft.
1. Remove the watercraft from the water.
2. Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet
unit with fresh water.
3. Remove the seat and check the engine
compartment for water. To drain excess
water, remove the stern drain plugs, and
then raise the bow of the watercraft
enough to allow water in the bilge to
drain out.
NOTE:
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This watercraft is equipped with a jet vac-
uum bilge draining system and an electric
bilge draining system that remove water
from the engine compartment while you are
underway. However, some residual water will
remain. (See "Bilge" on page 3-9 for more
information.)
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4. Put the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
5. Flush the cooling system to prevent it
from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(See page 4-1 for flushing procedures.)
6. Drain residual water from the exhaust sys-
tem by running the engine at 4,000 r/min
for 10 to 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
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Do not run engine over 4,000 r/min on
land. Otherwise catalytic converter could
sustain serious damage.
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