Section02MAINTENANCE
Subsection 02 (FLUSHING AND LUBRICATION)
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2
F18E1TA
1. Flushing connector
2. Dust cap
Remove dust cap from flushing connector and at-
tach coupler hose (supplied with vehicle). Make
sure coupler hose is properly locked to flushing
connector.
Install a hose pincher (supplied inside tool kit) on
water outlet hose.
NOTE: This prevents water from directly exiting
exhaust cooling system.
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F18E1UA
1. Coupler hose
2. Hose pincher
Attach other end of coupler hose to a garden hose.
Do not open water tap yet.
All 4-TEC Models
Flushing
To flush the open loop cooling system , start the
engine then immediately open the water tap.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment may be very hot. Direct contact may re-
sult in skin burn. Do not touch any electrical
part or jet pump area when engine is running.
CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine. Always
start the engine before opening the water tap.
Open water tap immediately after engine is
started to prevent overheating.
Run the engine about 20 seconds at a fast idle
between 4000 - 5000 RPM.
CAUTION: Never run engine without supplying
water to the exhaust cooling system when wa-
tercraft is out of water.
Ensure water flows out of jet pump while flushing.
CAUTION: Never run engine longer than 5 min-
utes. Drive line seal has no cooling when wa-
tercraft is out of water.
Close the water tap, then stop the engine.
CAUTION: Always close the water tap before
stopping the engine.
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