Storage; Flushing The Cooling System - Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2005 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Storage

WARNING
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Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, oth-
erwise fuel could leak out into the engine
or engine compartment, which could
result in a fire hazard.
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Storage for prolonged periods of time,
such as winter storage, requires preventa-
tive maintenance to ensure against deterio-
ration. It is advisable to have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer prior to stor-
age. However, the following procedures can
be performed by the owner.
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Flushing the cooling system

Flushing the cooling system is essential
to prevent the cooling system from being
clogged with salt, sand, or dirt.
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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CAUTION:
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G Do not supply water to the cooling
water passages when the engine is not
running. The water could flow back
through the muffler into the crankcase
causing severe engine damage.
G Do not run the engine of the watercraft
for more than 15 seconds without sup-
plying water, otherwise the engine may
overheat.
G
Do not run engine over 4,000 r/min on
land. The catalytic converter could
sustain serious damage.
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