STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION
Remove spark plugs, refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
.
Spray XPS Lube or equivalent, in spark
plug holes.
To prevent fuel from being injected
and to disable ignition during engine
cranking, fully depress throttle lever
and HOLD against handlebar.
Press the start/stop button to crank the
engine a few turns. This will distribute
the oil on the cylinder walls.
Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark plug
threads, then reinstall them in the en-
gine. Refer to
MAINTENANCE PRO-
CEDURES
.
Install ignition coils, refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
.
Engine Coolant Test
If antifreeze is not replaced, test its
density.
The antifreeze replacement and a den-
sity test should be performed by an au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
NOTE: Antifreeze should be replaced
every 200 hours or every 2 years to
prevent antifreeze deterioration.
NOTICE
Improper antifreeze den-
sity might allow freezing of the liquid
in the cooling system if watercraft is
stored in area where freezing point
is reached. This would seriously
damage the engine.
Battery Removal and Charging
Contact your authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Bilge Cleaning
Clean the bilge with hot water and de-
tergent or with bilge cleaner. Rinse
thoroughly. Lift front end of watercraft
to completely drain bilge.
Body and Hull Cleaning
Washthebody with soapandwater so-
lution (only use mild detergent). Rinse
thoroughly with fresh water. Remove
marine organisms from the hull.
NOTICE
Never clean fiberglass
and plastic parts with strong deter-
gent, degreasing agent, paint thin-
ner, acetone, etc.
For gelcoat repairs, refer to an autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer. Replace dam-
aged labels/decals.
Anticorrosion Treatment
Wipe off any residual water in the en-
gine compartment.
Spray XPS Lube or equivalent over
metallic components in engine com-
partment.
WARNING
Do not lubricate the engine cut-off
switch.
Lubricate the throttle cable with XPS
Lube or equivalent.
Body and Hull Repair
If any repairs are needed to body or
to the hull, contact your authorized
Sea-Doo dealer. For paint touch up of
mechanical parts use BRP spray paint.
Watercraft Protection
Apply a good quality marine wax to the
body.
The seat and the seat extension should
be partially left opened. This will pre-
vent engine compartment condensa-
tion and possible corrosion.
Ifthewatercraftistobestoredoutside,
coveritwith an opaque tarpaulintopre-
vent sun rays and grime from affecting
the plastic components, watercraft fin-
ish as well as preventing dust accumu-
lation.
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