Ski-Doo RXT Series Jet Ski User Manual


 
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION
Storage
WARNING
Because fuel and oil are
flammable, have an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer inspect the fuel
system integrity as specified in the
periodic inspection chart.
It is recommended that the watercraft
be serviced by an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer for storage but the f ollowing op-
erations can be performed by you with
a minimum of tools.
NO TE: Carry out th e following tasks in
the same order as detailed in thi s sec-
tion.
NO TICE
Do not run the engine dur-
ing the storage period.
Fuel System Protection
Sea-Doo fuel stabil izer (or equi vale nt),
should be added in fuel tank to pre-
vent fue l deterioration and fuel system
gummi ng. Follow stabilizer manufac-
turer's instructions for proper use.
NO TICE
Fuel stabilizer should be
added prior to engine lubrication
to ensure fuel system components
protection against varnish deposits.
WARNING
Always stop the en gine before re-
fueling. Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions.
Always work in a well ventilated
area. Do no t smo ke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicini ty.
Fuel ta nk may be pressurized, turn
cap slowly when opening. Never
use an open flame to check fuel
level. When fueling, keep water-
craft level. Do not ov erfill or top
off the fuel tank and leave water-
craft in the sun. As temperature
increases, fuel expands and might
overflow . Always wipe off any fuel
spillage from the watercraft. Pe-
riodically verify fuel system. Al-
ways turn the fuel tank valve (if so
equipped) to OFF position when
the watercraft is not in use.
Throttle Cable Lubrication
Lubricate throttle cable with XP-S
Lube.
Exhaust System Flushing
Perform procedure as described in
POST-OPERATION CARE
.
Engine Oil and Filter Replacement
The oil change and filter should be
performed by an authorized Sea-D oo
dealer.
Intercooler Pr otection
255 Model s (X Package s)
It i s important to ex pel any trapped wa-
ter that may have accumulated from
conden sation in the intercooler.
Procee d as follows:
1. R em ov ed the intake hose from the
throttle body.
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