Section 02
MAINTENANCE
Sub-Section 04
(STORAGE)
02-04-3
Boat Cleaning
Clean the bilge with hot water and mild detergent
or with bilge cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. Lift front
end of boat to completely drain bilge. If any re-
pairs are needed to body or to the hull, touch up
paint and Gelcote® repair kit are available. Refer
to SERVICE TOOLS AND PRODUCTS 01-02. Re-
place damaged labels / decals.
Wash the body with soap and water solution (only
use mild detergent). Rinse thoroughly with fresh
water. Remove marine organisms from the hull.
Apply a nonabrasive wax.
CAUTION : Never clean apparent fiber-
glass and plastic parts with strong deter-
gent, degreasing agent, paint thinner, acetone,
etc.
If the boat is to be stored outside, cover it with an
opaque tarpaulin to prevent sun rays and grime
from affecting the plastic components, boat finish
as well as preventing dust accumulation.
The engine storage cover should be left opened
during storage. Remove storage tray. Place it on
deck. This will avoid engine compartment con-
densation and possible corrosion.
Unscrew the drain plugs for the storage, lift the
boat so that the bow is higher then the stern.
Safely block it in this position.
CAUTION : The boat must never be Ieft in
water for storage. Never leave the boat
stored in direct sunlight. UV radiation will dull
finishes. Make sure to turn OFF bilge pump
and blower.
Anticorrosion Treatment
Wipe off any residual water in the engine com-
partment.
Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant over all me-
tallic components in engine compartment.
Lubricate the throttle cable with BOMBARDIER
LUBE lubricant.
Unscrew the rear drain plug in order to avoid wa-
ter build up in the bilge during rainfall. Tilt the boat
to the rear so that water can flow out.
Additional Recommended Protection
In cool regions (where freezing point temperature
may be encountered), cooling system should be
filled with water and antifreeze solution. (40%
water, 60% antifreeze).
CAUTION : Always use ethylene-glycol
anti-freeze containing corrosion inhibi-
tors specifically recommended for aluminum
engines.
NOTE :
The engine will not have to run dur-
ing this operation.
Two hoses have to be disconnected to allow air to
escape and antifreeze solution to completely fill
cooling system water jackets.
Install a hose pincher on water injection hose, on
the Cooling System Indicator (CSI) tube and outlet
hose between T-fitting and transom.
Disconnect hoses where shown.
Sportster and Speedster
TYPICAL
1. Install a hose pincher on water injection hose, CSI hose and
outlet hose between T-fitting and transom
2. Disconnect here
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