STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION
3. Remove spark plugs, refer to
MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES
.
4. Spray XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016)
or equivalent in spark plug holes.
5. To prevent fuel from being injected
and to disable the ignition during en-
gine cranking, fully depress throttle
lever and HOLD against handlebar.
6. Press the START/STOP button to
crank the engine a few turns. This
will distribute the oil on the cylinder
walls.
7. Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark
plug threads, then reinstall them
in the engine. Refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
.
8. Install the ignition coils, refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
.
Engine Coolant Test
If antifreeze is not replaced, test its
density.
The antifreeze replacement and a den-
sity test should be performed by an au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
NOTE:
Antifreeze should be replaced
every 300 hours or every 5 years to
prevent antifreeze deterioration.
NOTICE
Improper antifreeze den-
sity may result in freezing of the liq-
uid in the cooling system if the wa-
tercraft is stored in an area where
the freezing point is attained. This
could seriously damage the engine.
Electrical System
Battery Removal and Charging
Contact
your
authorized
Sea-Doo
dealer.
WARNING
Never charge or boost the battery
while installed in the watercraft.
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment Cleaning
Clean the bilge using hot water and a
mild detergent or with bilge cleaner.
Rinse thoroughly.
Lift front end of watercraft to com-
pletely drain bilge through the bilge
drain plugs.
Anticorrosion Treatment
Wipe off any residual water in the en-
gine compartment.
Spray XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016)
or equivalent over all metallic compo-
nents in engine compartment.
NOTE:
The seat should be left partially
open during storage. This will prevent
engine
compartment
condensation
and possible corrosion.
Body and Hull
Body and Hull Cleaning
Wash the body with a soap and wa-
ter solution (use only mild detergent).
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Re-
move marine organisms from the hull.
NOTICE
Never
clean
fiberglass
and plastic parts with strong deter-
gent, de-greasing agent, paint thin-
ner, acetone, or other strong chemi-
cal or petroleum cleaners.
Body and Hull Repair
If any repairs are needed to body com-
ponents or to the hull, contact your au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
Body and Hull Protection
Apply a good quality marine wax to the
body.
If the watercraft is to be stored outside,
cover it with an opaque tarpaulin to pre-
vent sun rays and grime from affecting
the plastic components, watercraft fin-
ish, as well as preventing dust accumu-
lation.
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