Section 02 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 04 (WATER-FLOODED ENGINE)
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WATER-FLOODED ENGINE 0
GENERAL
If engine is water-flooded, it must be serviced
within a few hours after the event. Otherwise en-
gine will have to be overhauled.
CAUTION: A water-flooded engine must be prop-
erly lubricated, operated then lubricated again,
otherwise parts will be seriously damaged.
PROCEDURE
Check fuel and oil reservoirs for water contamina-
tion. If necessary, siphon and refill with fresh flu-
ids.
Turn fuel valve to OFF (carburetor-equipped
models) position then drain fuel filter bowl. Refer
to FUEL CIRCUIT.
Drain bilge if water is present.
Remove spark plug cables and connect them on
the grounding device.
1. Grounding device
Remove spark plugs and dry them with a clean
cloth. A contact cleaner spray can be used. It may
be preferable to replace spark plugs. Do NOT in-
stall spark plugs on engine yet.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Fully depress the throttle lever then crank the en-
gine to drain crankcase and ignition will be cut.
DI Models
NOTE: Proceeding in this order, no fuel will be in-
jected into the engine and ignition will be cut.
While engine is stopped, fully depress throttle le-
ver and HOLD for cranking.
Crank engine several times to drain crankcase.
NOTE: A 1 second beep every second indicates
the drowned mode is active.
If water does not completely go out, it may be nec-
essary to remove the air intake silencer then to
lean the vehicle so that water can flow out from
throttle bodies.
All Models
NOTE: Depending on how much water is in en-
gine, this procedure may need to be repeated.
Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant (P/N 293 600
016) into spark plug holes.
Crank engine again.
Reinstall spark plugs and spark plug cables.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Turn fuel valve to ON position.
Start engine; It may be necessary to use the
choke. If engine does not start, repeat previous
steps as necessary.
DI Models
Start engine according to normal starting proce-
dure.
WARNING
Never crank engine with spark plugs removed
unless spark plug cables are connected to the
grounding device.
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WARNING
Be careful when cranking engine, water will
spray out from spark plug holes.
WARNING
Always reconnect spark plug cables at the
same spark plugs where they come from. The
cable coming out the edge of the electrical
box must be connected to the MAG side spark
plug.
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