MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
CAUTION When operating the
engine while the watercraft is out of
water, the heat exchanger in the ride
plate may become very hot. Avoid
any contact with the ride plate as
burns may occur.
1. Raise trailer tow pole and block in
position when bumper rail is level.
2. Install a garden hose to the flushing
connector. Refer to
FLUSHING
in
POST-OPERATION CARE
and fol-
low the procedure.
NOTICE
Never run engine without
supplying water to the exhaust sys-
tem. Failure to cool exhaust system
may severely damage it.
NOTICE
Never run engine longer
than 2 minutes. Drive line seal has
no cooling when watercraft is out of
water.
3. Open the seat.
4. With the engine already at normal
operating condition, let engine idle
for 30 seconds then stop engine.
5. Wait at least 30 seconds then pull
dipstick out and wipe clean.
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MODELS WITH ENGINE COVER
1. Oil dipstick
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MODELS WITHOUT AN ENGINE COVER
1. Oil dipstick
6. Reinstall dipstick, push in com-
pletely.
7. Remove dipstick again and read oil
level. It should be between The
FULL and ADD marks.
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1. Full
2. Add
3. Operating range
8. Add oil up to have the level between
marks as required.
To add oil:
– Unscrew oil cap
– Place a funnel into the opening
– Add the recommended oil to the
proper level.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
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MODELS WITH ENGINE COVER
1. Oil filling cap
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