Section01MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03 (STORAGE PROCEDURES)
Close the water tap, then stop the engine.
CAUTION: Always close the water tap before
stopping the engine.
Disconnect the garden hose.
CAUTION: Remove flushing connector adapter
after operation (if used).
Procedure Using Flushing Connector
in Engine Compartment
GTX 4-TEC Limited Models
This flushing connector allows to flush the exhaust
cooling system directly by the engine compart-
ment. The access is easier than the connector
on the jet pump support but requires the use of
a small hose pincher.
Remove seat to gain access.
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1. Flushing connector
2. Dust cap
Remove dust cap from flushing connector and at-
tach coupler hose (supplied with vehicle). Make
sure coupler hose is properly locked to flushing
connector.
Install a small hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) (sup-
plied inside vehicle tool kit) on water outlet hose.
This prevent water from directly existing exhaust
cooling system.
295 000 076
This prevents water from directly exiting exhaust
cooling system.
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1. Coupler hose
2. Small hose pincher
Attach other end of coupler hose to a garden hose.
Do not open water tap yet.
To flush the exhaust cooling system, start the en-
gine then immediately open the water tap.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment may be very hot. Direct contact may re-
sult in skin burn. Do not touch any electrical
part or jet pump area when engine is running.
CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine. Always
start the engine before opening the water tap.
Open water tap immediately after engine is
started to prevent overheating.
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