Operating instructions

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STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Storage
It is recommended that the sport boat
be taken to an authorized dealer for
proper storage but the following oper-
ations can be performed by you with a
minimum of tools.
CAUTION: Do not run the engine
during the storage period.
Fuel System
Sea-Doo fuel stabilizer (or equivalent),
can be added in fuel tank to prevent fuel
deterioration and fuel system gum-
ming. Follow stabilizer manufacturer’s
instructions for proper use.
CAUTION: Fuel stabilizer should be
added prior to engine lubrication to
ensure fuel system components pro-
tection against varnish deposits.
Engine Oil and Filter
Replacement
The oil change and filter should be per-
formed by an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.
Exhaust Cooling System
Flushing and Engine
Internal Lubrication
Connect a garden hose to cool the ex-
haust system as explained in FLUSH-
ING under POST-OPERATION CARE.
Bring engine to normal operating tem-
perature.
CAUTION: Properly follow the instruc-
tions given in the flushing procedure.
Close the water tap, then stop the en-
gine.
Pull engine cover upward to remove it.
Disconnect ignition coil connectors.
IMPORTANT: Never cut the locking ties
of ignition coil connectors. This would al-
low mixing the wires between cylinders.
Remove ignition coils.
CAUTION: Ensure there is no dirt in
coil holes prior to removing the spark
plugs. Otherwise, dirt would fall into
cylinder and will damage the internal
components.
Remove spark plugs.
NOTE: After untightening the spark
plugs, a coil may be used to pull the
spark plugs out. Simply bring the coil
down to spark plug and “hook” it to
then extract spark plug.
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WARNING
Because fuel and oil are flammable,
have an authorized Sea-Doo sport
boat dealer inspect the fuel and oil
systems integrity as specified in the
PERIODIC INSPECTION CHART.
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WARNING
Always stop the engine before refu-
eling. Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive under certain conditions. Al-
ways work in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. Fuel tank
may be pressurized, turn cap slowly
when opening. Never use an open
flame to check fuel level. When fuel-
ing, keep boat level. Do not overfill or
top off the fuel tank and leave boat in
the sun. As temperature increases,
fuel expands and might overflow. Al-
ways wipe off any fuel spillage from
the boat. Periodically verify fuel sys-
tem. Always turn the fuel tank valve
(if so equipped) to OFF position
when the boat is not in use.
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WARNING
When disconnecting coil from spark
plug, always disconnect coil from
main harness first. Never check for
engine ignition spark from an open
coil and/or spark plug in the engine
compartment as spark may cause
fuel vapor to ignite.
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