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TRAILERING, STORAGE
AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION
Tr aile ring
Check the applicable laws and regula-
tions in your area concerning towing a
trailer, especially the following rules:
– brake system
– tow vehicle weight
– mirrors.
Take the following precautions when
towing the watercraft:
Tie the watercraft to both bow and
stern (front/rear) eyelets so that it is
firmly retained on the trailer. Use addi-
tional tie-downs if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not route ropes or tie-
downs over the seat as they could
produce permanent damage. Wrap
ropes or tie-downs with rags or sim-
ilar protectors where they can touch
the watercraft body.
Ensure all storage compartment cov-
ers and seat are properly latched.
A SEA-DOO cover can protect the wa-
tercraft, particularly before driving on
dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry through
the air intake opening(s).
Observe trailering safety precautions.
Launching/Loading
CAUTION: Before launching the wa-
tercraft, ensure the bilge plugs are
fully screwed. After loading the wa-
tercraft, ensure they are removed to
drain bilge.
Storage
It is recommended that the watercraft
be serviced by an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer for storage but the following op-
erations can be performed by you with
a minimum of tools.
CAUTION: Do not run the engine dur-
ing the storage period.
Engine Draining
Check engine drain hose
(lowest hose
of engine). Make sure there is no sand
or other particles in it and that it is not
obstructed so that water can exit the
engine. Clean hose and fitting as nec-
essary.
CAUTION: Water in engine drain hose
should be free to flow out, otherwise
water could be trapped in engine.
Should water freeze in engine, severe
damage will occur. Check engine drain
hose for obstructions.
WARNING
Always turn the fuel tank valve (if so
equipped) to OFF position when
trailering or docking the watercraft.
WARNING
Never tip this vehicle on end for
transporting. We recommend that
you carry the vehicle in its normal
operating position.
WARNING
Make sure seat is securely latched
before prior to trailering.
WARNING
Because fuel and oil are inflam-
mable, have an authorized Sea-
Doo dealer inspect the fuel and oil
systems integrity as specified in
the periodic inspection chart.
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