Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 04 (SPECIAL PROCEDURES)
F17E0CA
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GTI RFI AND GTI RFI LE MODELS
1. Follow this hose towards rear
2. Hose coming from engine
3. Install hose pincher here on this side of the T-fitting
F22E01A
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3D SERIES
1. Water supply hose
2. Install hose pincher here on this side of the T-fitting
3. T-fitting
CAUTION: When finished towing the wa-
tercraft, the hose pincher must be removed
before operating it. Failure to do so will result
in damage to the engine.
SUBMERGED WATERCRAFT
Drain bilge if water is present.
If it was submerged in salt water, spray bilge and
all components with fresh water using a garden
hose to stop the salt corroding effect.
Refer to WATER-FLOODED ENGINE to validate
presence of water.
CAUTION: Never try to crank or start the en-
gine. Water trapped in the engine may cause
severe damage to the engine components.
WATER-FLOODED ENGINE
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
properly lubricated, operated then lubricated
again, otherwise parts will be seriously dam-
aged.
Check fuel and oil reservoirs for water contami-
nation. If necessary, siphon and refill with fresh
fluids.
On watercraft equipped with a 717 engine,turn
fuel valve to OFF position then drain fuel filter
bowl. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
Drain bilge if water is present.
Remove spark plug cables and connect them on
the grounding device.
WARNING
Never crank engine with spark plugs removed
unless spark plug cables are connected to the
grounding device.
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