MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
Spark Plug Installation
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head and spark
plug are free of grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, set elec-
trode gap as specified in the follow-
ing chart.
ENGINE
SPARK
PLUG
TORQUE
GAP
mm (in)
1503
NGK
DCPR8E
Hand
tighten
+ 1/4 turn
with a
socket
0.75
(.030)
2. Apply anti-seize lubricant over the
spark plug threads to prevent possi-
ble seizure.
3. Hand screw spark plug into cylinder
head. Then, tighten the spark plug
clockwise an additional 1/4 turn with
an approved spark plug socket.
Install ignition coil. Refer to
IGNITION
COIL INSTALLATION
.
Complete the installation in the re-
verse order of the removal.
Exhaust System
Exhaust System Flushing
Flushing the exhaust system and in-
tercooler (supercharged models) with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other chem-
ical products present in water. It will
help to remove sand, salt, shells or
other particles in water jackets and/or
hoses.
Flushing should be performed when
the watercraft is not expected to be
used further the same day or when the
watercraft is stored for any extended
time.
WARNING
Perform this operation in a well
ventilated area.
Proceed as follows:
Clean jet pump by spraying water in its
inletand outletandthen applyacoating
of XPS Lube or equivalent.
CAUTION When operating the
engine while the watercraft is out
of the water, the heat exchanger in
therideplatemaybecomeveryhot.
Avoid any contact with ride plate as
burns may occur.
Connect a garden hose to the connec-
tor located at the rear of watercraft (on
the port side of the stern). Do not open
water tap at this time.
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TYPICAL
1. Flushing connector location
NOTE: An optional quickconnect hose
adapter and hose fitting can be used
(P/N 295 500 473). No hose pincher is
required to flush engine.
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