PROPULSION
6.212004 Four Stroke PWC Service Manual
Intake Scoop / Ride Plate Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove pump assembly as outlined on pages
5.10 to 5.12.
1. Remove the inlet grate and ride plate mounting
bolts.
2. Insert a length of 2x4 wood through the water inlet
housing from the rear of the watercraft. Rest the
2x4ontopoftherideplate.
3. Using your foot, apply downward force to the 2x4.
This will remove the ride plate from the hull along
with the inlet grate.
4. Remove the pump mount assembly by removing
the 4 mounting nuts from inside the hull. Gently
pry the pump mount assembly from the hull.
5. Using the same method, remove the inlet scoop.
W ARNING: Some inlet scoops are made of plastic.
Use less force when removing.
Installation
1. Begin the installation process by removing all silicone from the ride plate, inlet scoop, pump mount assembly,
and inlet grate mating surfaces.
2. Prepare mating surfaces by wiping surfaces down with isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
W ARNING: All silicone residue and must be removed prior to reassembly. All mating surfaces must be cleaned
with isopropyl alcohol or acetone. One the installation has begun, it must be finished quickly due to the silicone
curing time. Never leave your work during this process. Do not allow silicone to sit open for longer than 4 minutes
with out attaching a component.
3. Apply continuous bead of marine grade silicone to all
mating surfaces of the hull, scoop, front and side
edges of ride plate, and front and rear sections of the
inlet grate. PN 8560054. Cavitation may occur if
silicone is not continuously applied.
Inlet Grate Mounting Bolt
Ride Plate
Mounting
Bolts
Marine Grade Silicone
Marine Grade Silicone
PN 8560054
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