OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Exhaust System Flushing
NO TE: Including interc ooler on su per-
charged m odels.
General
Flushing the exhaus t system and in-
tercooler (supercharged models) with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other chem-
ical products present in water. It will
help to remove san d, sa lt, shells or
other particles in water jackets and/or
hoses.
Flushing s hould be performed wh en
the watercraft is not expected to be
used further the same day or w hen the
watercraft is stored for a ny extend ed
time.
WARNING
Perform this operation in a well
ventilated area.
Procee d as follows:
Clean jet pump by spraying water in its
inlet and outlet and then apply a coating
of XP-S Lube o r equ iva lent.
WARNING
When operating the engi ne while
the watercraft is out of the water,
the heat exchanger in the ride plate
may become very hot. Avoid any
contact with ride plate as burns
may occur.
Connect a garden hose to co nnec tor
located at the rear of watercraft on jet
pump support. Do not open water tap
yet.
NO TE: An optio na l quick connect
adapter c an be used (P/N 295 500 473).
No h os e pincher is required to flush en-
gine.
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TYP ICAL
1. Hose adapter
2. Quick connect adapter (optional, not
mandatory)
3. Garden hose
Flushing
To flu sh , start the engine then immedi-
ately open the w ater tap.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very ho t .
Direct contact may r esult in skin
burn. Do not touch any electrical
parts or jet pump area when en-
gine is running.
NO TICE
Never fl ush a hot en-
gine. Always start the engine before
opening the water tap. Open wa-
ter tap immediately after engine is
started to prevent overheating.
Run the engine about 20 seconds at a
fast idle between 4000 - 5000 RPM.
NO TICE
Never run engine without
supplying w ater to the ex haust sys-
tem when watercraft is out of water.
Ensure water flo ws out of jet pu m p
while flushing. Otherwise, refer to an
authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servic-
ing.
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