MAINTENANCE
2.12004 Four Stroke PWC Service Manual
Periodic Maint en ance Table
The periodic maintenance table must be followed in order to ensure maximum watercraft performance and long--
term durability. Certain procedures require advanced mechanical and/or electrical knowledge. Theseprocedures
will be noted within the table.
Operating a Personal Watercraft in saltwater or rough conditions requires additional service and maintenance
attention. When checked (
n) the procedure must be completed after watercraft operation.
n = Requires basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
J = Requires advanced mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
R = REPLACE
* = Every 4 years
ITEM
PROCEDURE
BREAK IN PERIOD
(Hours)
REGULAR INTERVAL
(Hours)
PRE
YEAR
Spark Plugs Adjust Gap / Clean n n R n
Flame Arrestor Inspect n n
Engine Oil Inspect Level n n n nR
Engine Oil / Filter Replace nR nR nR
Engine Coolant Inspect n n n n
Engine Coolant Replace J*
Compression Inspect J J
Valve Clearance Inspect / Adjust J J
Cooling / Oil / Air
Hoses
Inspect n n n n
Engine Mounts Inspect J J
Engine Fasteners Inspect J J
Intake Manifold Adjust Torque n n
Chassis Fasteners Inspect J J
Freshwater Loop Flush n n n n
Exhaust System Inspect n n n
Throttle Cable Inspect / Adjust / Lubricate n n n n
Reverse Cable Inspect / Adjust / Lubricate n n n n
Steering Cable Inspect / Adjust / Lubricate n n n
Handlebars Inspect / Adjust n n n
ESP Function Inspect n n
Impeller / Pump Inspect / Flush n n n
Sacrificial Anode Inspect n n n n
Drive Couplers Inspect n n
BilgeArea/Drains Inspect / Clean / Flush n n n n n
Battery / V ent Inspect n n n
Electrical Connec-
tions
Inspect n n
Fuel System Inspect J J n
Fuel / Vent Hoses Inspect n n n
Fuel Tank Inspect J n
Fuel Filter Replace J
Fire Extinguisher Inspect n n
Start / Stop Switch Inspect n n