TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION. Sea-doo XP DI

TRAILERING, STORAGE

AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

The information pertaining to trailering, storage and pre-season preparation is similar to the one explained in the 2003 Operator’s

Guide, except for the following updated text and illustrations.

Storage

Engine Draining

Remove rear access panel.

Check engine drain hose (the lowest one connected to the crankcase cooling outlet). Make sure there is no sand or other particles in it and that it is not obstructed so that water can exit the engine. Clean hose and fitting as necessary.

CAUTION:

Water in engine drain hose should be free to flow out, otherwise water could be trapped in engine. Should water freeze in engine, severe damage will occur. Check engine drain hose for obstructions.

Disconnect the quick connect fitting. Press both tabs and pull fitting.

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1. Disconnect engine drain hose (crankcase cooling outlet)

2. Air compressor drain line

Lower hose as necessary so that draining can take place.

Reconnect fitting when done.

Also ensure air compressor drain line is not obstructed. Clean as necessary. See illustration above.

Antifreezing Protection

NOTE :

This procedure requires approximately 2.8 L (3 U.S. qt.) of antifreeze.

In cool regions where freezing point may be encountered, cooling system should be filled with an equal part of water and antifreeze solution.

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CAUTION: Antifreeze mix must be fed in cooling system. Otherwise remaining water will freeze. This operation requires a good technical knowledge of the cooling system path. If antifreezing is not performed adequately engine/exhaust system may freeze and cause severe engine damage. We strongly recommend this operation be performed by an authorized

SEA-DOO dealer.

CAUTION:

Always use ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors specifically recommended for aluminum engines.

NOTE:

When available, it is recommended to use biodegradable antifreeze compatible with internal combustion aluminum engines.

This will contribute to protect the environment.

NOTE:

The engine will not have to run during this operation but should have been ran before, to exhaust as much water as possible, from cooling system components.

Hose Pinchers Installation

Some hoses have to be plugged to prevent draining, before filling cooling system jackets with the antifreeze.

Install hose pinchers at the following location:

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1. Water inlet hose

2. Engine cylinder drain hose (coming from underneath engine)

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1. Water outlet hose underneath tuned pipe

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Hose Disconnection

Disconnect the bottom hose at the water regulator valve on muffler.

Pour antifreeze mix in engine until the colored solution appears at cooling system bleed outlet.

At this point, install a hose pincher on bleed outlet hose.

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1. Disconnect the bottom hose from water regulator valve

Temporarily install a hose of approximately

1 m (3 ft) in length with a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) internal diameter over the previously disconnected hose.

Antifreeze

Insert a funnel into the temporary hose.

Ensure to hold the funnel approximately 1 m

(3 ft) above the deck when pouring the antifreeze to create enough pressure so that it flows properly.

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1. Bleed outlet hose

Continue to pour until antifreeze appears at the engine drain hose (crankcase cooling outlet). Then, install a hose pincher on this hose.

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A. 1 m (3 ft) to ease antifreeze flow

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1. Engine drain hose (crankcase cooling outlet)

Continue to pour until antifreeze flows in air compressor water outlet hose.

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NOTE: Most of the antifreeze will drain out when removing the hose pinchers. Use a container to recover it. DISPOSE ANTI-

FREEZE AS PER YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND

REGULATIONS.

1. Bleed outlet hose.

2. Engine drain hose (crankcase cooling cover outlet).

3. Engine cylinder drain hose.

4. Water outlet hose.

5. Water inlet hose.

Install a temporary hose on the open fitting of the water regulator valve.

Pour approximately 200 mL (7 oz) of antifreeze in the temporary hose to allow antifreeze flowing through the water regulator valve and into muffler to protect it.

Remove temporary hoses and reconnect the factory hose to water regulator valve.

NOTE:

Although antifreeze will mainly drain out, the antifreeze has mixed with the water that was possibly trapped in the water jackets and thus preventing freezing problems.

At pre-season preparation, drain the remaining antifreeze from cooling system prior to using the watercraft. Ensure no hose pincher was forgotten at storage.

The following steps should be performed to provide the watercraft enhanced protection.

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1. Air compressor water outlet hose

The pouring operation is over.

Remove pinchers in this order to allow proper flow of antifreeze.

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Clean the bilge with hot water and detergent or with bilge cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. Lift front end of watercraft to completely drain bilge. If any repairs are needed to body or to the hull contact your authorized SEA-DOO dealer. For paint touch up to mechanical parts use Bombardier spray paint.

Final Steps

Refer to this updated text.

Apply a good quality marine wax to the body.

The seat should be partially left opened and the rear access cover and storage tray should be removed during storage. This will avoid engine compartment condensation and possible corrosion.

If the watercraft is to be stored outside, cover it with an opaque tarpaulin to prevent sun rays and grime from affecting the plastic components, watercraft finish as well as preventing dust accumulation.

CAUTION:

The watercraft should never be left in water for storage. Never leave the watercraft stored in direct sunlight.

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