Section 02
MAINTENANCE
Sub-Section 03
(WATER-FLOODED ENGINE)
02-03-1
WATER-FLOODED ENGINE
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General
If engine is water-flooded, it must be serviced
within a few hours after the event. Otherwise en-
gine will have to be overhauled.
CAUTION : A water-flooded engine must
be properly lubricated, operated then lu-
bricated again, otherwise parts will be serious-
ly damaged.
Procedure
Check fuel and oil reservoirs for water contamina-
tion. If necessary, siphon and refill with fresh flu-
ids.
Turn fuel valve(s) to OFF position then drain fuel
filter bowl(s). Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, 06-01.
Drain bilge if water is present.
Remove spark plug cables and connect them on
the grounding device.
WARNING : Never crank engine with
spark plugs removed unless spark plug
cables are connected to the grounding device.
TYPICAL
1. Magneto housing
2. Grounding device
3. Spark plug cables
Remove spark plugs and dry them with a clean
cloth. A contact cleaner spray can be used. It may
be preferable to replace spark plugs. Do NOT in-
stall spark plugs on engine.
Crank engine(s) to drain crankcase.
CAUTION : Be careful when cranking en-
gine(s), water will spray out from spark
plug holes.
Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant (P / N 293
600 006) into spark plug holes.
Crank engine(s) again.
Reinstall spark plugs and spark plug cables then
safety lanyard cap on DESS post.
Turn fuel valve(s) to ON position.
Start engine(s)þ; It may be necessary to use the
choke. If engine(s) do not start, repeat previous
steps as necessary.
CAUTION : To avoid starting motor over-
heating, the cranking period should not
exceed 5-10 seconds and a rest period of 30
seconds should be observed between cranking
cycles.
NOTE :
If engine(s) do not start after several
aTtempts, check ignition system for spark
occurence. Refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 08.
Check crankshaft if needed, it can become mis-
aligned or deflected. Refer to ENGINE, 04-04.
After engine has started, spray BOMBARDIER
LUBE lubricant through air intake silencer while
engine is running.
1. Air intake silencer cover
2. Pull plug
3. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE here
Run engine until it reaches its normal operating
temperature.
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