Section02MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03 (WATER-FLOODED ENGINE)
WATER-FLOODED ENGINE
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
properly lubricated, operated then lubricated
again, otherwise parts will be seriously dam-
aged.
PROCEDURE
2-Stroke Models
Check fuel and oil reservoirs for water contami-
nation. If necessary, siphon and refill with fresh
fluids.
Turn fuel valve to OFF position (CARBURETOR-
EQUIPPED MODELS) 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.
WARNING
Never crank engine with spark plugs removed
unless spark plug cables are connected to the
grounding device.
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F01H7CA
GTI AND GTI LE MODELS
1. Grounding device
1
F01H7DA
787 RFI AND 947 DI MODELS
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
install spark plugs on engine yet.
Cover spark plug holes with a rag.
WARNING
Be careful when cranking engine in the fol-
lowing procedure, water will spray out from
spark plug holes.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Fully depress the throttle lever then crank the en-
gine to drain crankcase.
NOTE: Ensure choke lever is completely pushed
in.
787 RFI Models
NOTE: Proceeding in the following order, no fuel
will be injected into the engine.
Remove safety lanyard from its post.
Depress and hold the throttle lever at full throttle
position. Wait 2 seconds then, reinstall the safety
lanyard cap.
Press the start/stop button to crank the engine to
allow water to escape from spark plug openings.
947 DI Models
Remove the air pressure hose from the co
mpres-
sor.
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