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Hull
Inspect hull for cracks or damage.
Jet Pump Water Intake
Remove weeds, shells, debris or any-
thing else that could restrict the flow
of water and damage cooling system
or propulsion unit. Clean as necessary.
If any obstruction can not be removed,
refer to an authorized SEA-DOO dealer
for servicing.
TYPICAL
1. Water intake
2. Ride plate
Inspect leading edges of the impeller,
if they have nicks or bends performance
will be greatly reduced.
Bilge
Should water be present in the bilge,
tilt the watercraft to the rear and un-
screw drain plugs to completely empty
the bilge.
Secure bilge drain plugs.
Water Flow in Cooling
System (only when
temperature is below or
close to freezing point)
In Northern areas, if watercraft is to be
used when temperature is below or
close to freezing point (0°C (32°F)) or if
watercraft was left unused while tem-
perature was below or close to freez-
ing point, water may be frozen in cool-
ing system hoses. This could cause
cooling system overheating. To ensure
it is properly working, do the following
prior to using the watercraft
:
– The procedure is to be performed
with watercraft out of water.
– Connect a garden hose to the flush-
ing connector at jet pump.
– Perform the flushing operation as ex-
plained in POST-OPERATION CARE.
– Ensure water flows out
of jet pump
.
Otherwise, water is frozen in cooling
system and restricts water flow.
Do
not operate the watercraft in this
condition
.
NOTE:
Pay attention that some water
will also flow out of exhaust outlet.
Make sure water is effectively
flowing
out of jet pump
.
CAUTION:
Operating watercraft with
frozen water in cooling system might
lead to engine components damage.
NOTE:
When water freezes, damage
to engine components should not oc-
cur because of water expansion, but
because it prevents full flow of cooling
water.
– Either wait until ice melts or pour
some hot water to cooling system
components and to engine. Then,
perform the flushing operation again
to make sure water properly flows
out of jet pump. If you need assis-
tance, refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
WARNING
Make sure drain plugs are proper-
ly secured prior to launching the
watercraft in water.
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