Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03 (STORAGE PROCEDURES)
Wipe up any residual water from the engine.
Reinstall plug on air intake silencer cover .
CAUTION: Never leave rags or tools in the en-
gine compartment or in the bilge.
Antifreezing Protection
In cool regions (where freezing point may be en-
countered), cooling system should be filled pure
antifreeze.
CAUTION: Antifreeze must be fed in cool-
ing system. Otherwise remaining water will
freeze. If antifreezing is not performed ad-
equately engine/exhaust system may freeze
and cause severe damage. Always use ethy-
lene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors specifically recommended for alu-
minum engines.
CAUTION: Use only undiluted antifreeze (100%
concentration). The premixed antifreeze avail-
able from BRP is NOT suitable for this par-
ticular application. Its concentration will be
reduced when mixed with remaining water
trapped in water jackets. Always use ethy-
lene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors specifically recommended for alu-
minum engines. Never use antifreeze for RV
(recreational vehicles).
NOTE: When available, it is recommended to
use biodegradable antifreeze compatible with
internal combustion aluminum engines. This will
contribute to protect the environment.
NOTE: Theenginewillnothavetorunduringthis
operation but should have been ran before, to ex-
haust as much water as possible, from cooling
system components.
GTI Models-Equipped with 717 Engines
Some hoses have to be blocked to prevent drain-
ing, before filling cooling system jackets with the
antifreeze.
Install a small hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) on
theenginedrainhose.
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F17E05A
1. Engine drain hose
Install another small hose pincher (P/N 295 000
076) on injection hose going to tuned pipe.
F17E03A
1
1. Hose pincher on injection hose going to tuned pipe
Block the engine water outlet hose with a large
hose pincher (P/N 529 032 500).
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