Section 02 ENGINE
Subsection 04 (COOLING SYSTEM - VEHICLE)
NOTICE
To prevent rust formation or freezing
condition in cold areas, always replenish the
system with 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled
water. Pure antifreeze will freeze at a higher
temperature than the optimal water/antifreeze
mix. Always use ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifically
recommended for aluminum engines.
Draining the System
WARNING
Never drain
or refill cooling system when en-
gine is hot.
Remove seats.
Remove engine service cover.
Install a dr
ain pan underneath the ride plate.
Unscrewthedrainplugonrideplate.
NOTE: Raising the front of the watercraft will con-
tribute to drain the cooling system.
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1. Cooling drain plug
Remove the coolant tank cap.
Dispose coolant as per local regulations.
Do not reinstall drain plug at this time.
Cleaning the System
NOTICE
Cleaning the cooling system as per
the following procedure is required when en-
gine overheats (assuming everything else is
operating normally) or each time coolant is
replaced.
Drain the cooling s ystem.
Add a cleaning product such as the Zerex
®
Super
Cleaner by Valvoline (or an equivalent) in coolant
tank then fill cooling system with demineralized
water.
Reinstall cap on coolant tank.
Install watercraft in a test basin or ride on a water
plane. Start engine and run for approximately 15
minutes.
IMPORTANT: Ensure thermostat opens so that
the cleaning product flows in ride plate properly.
Stop engine and let the cleaning product work for
12 to 16 hours.
Thereafter, engine can be run one last time to soak
off deposits.
Drain and thoroughly rinse the cooling system
with clean fresh water.
Refill cooling system as described below.
Refilling the System
Watercraft should be level, engine cold and drain
plug removed for refilling.
Place a container under drain plug to collect an-
tifreeze.
Apply pipe sealant on drain plug threads.
SERVICE PROD
UCT
LOCTITE 567 (PIPE SEALANT) (P/N 293 800 013)
Ask someone t
o pour recommended antifreeze in
coolant tan
k.
When antifreeze flows out from the ride plate
drain hole, reinstall drain plug. Tighten drain plug
to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Drain p lug
8.5 N•m ± 1 N•m
(75 lbf•in ±9lbf•in)
Continue to pour and fill coolant tank between
marks.
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