CLEANING
1) Remove the fuel tank compartment
drain
➀
and allow any water to
drain into the engine compartment.
Reinstall the drain plug.
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
➁
and engine compartment
➂
.
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. Reinstall the
drain plugs.
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.
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 as necessary. If needed, use a
quality brand-name carpet cleaner
product to clean soiled areas. Roll
up the carpet face out for storage.
Always dry the carpet face up. Never
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
fold the carpet.
8) Wash the bimini fabric with a mild
detergent, then rinse and allow to
dry thoroughly before storage. See
the care label on the bimini top for
detailed instructions.
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