STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION. Sea-doo Sportster Series

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STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Propulsion System

Refer to the technical data at the end of this supplement for proper impeller shaft reservoir capacity.

Antifreezing Protection

In conjunction with page 71 of the

2000 Challenger/Sportster Operator’s

Guide

. The following procedure should be performed for Rotax 947 engine:

NOTE: The engine should not run during this operation.

Install a hose pincher to engine drain hose.

Disconnect engine water supply hose from cylinder head, as shown in the next photo.

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1. Disconnect engine water supply hose

Temporarily install one short piece of hose to engine water inlet fitting.

Insert a funnel into hose. Pour antifreeze mixed with water in the engine until the solution is visible in the water return hose.

Remove temporary hose and reconnect engine water supply hose to engine.

Remove hose pincher.

Most of the antifreeze will drain out when removing hose pincher. Use a container to recover it. Dispose antifreeze as per your local laws and regulations.

NOTE: Although antifreeze will mainly drain out, the antifreeze has flowed to mix with water that was possibly trapped in cooling system cavities and thus preventing freezing problems.

Care should be taken with a Rotax 947 engine since water partially remains inside engine and cannot be totally drained.

NOTE: For pre-season preparation, drain antifreeze from cooling system prior to launching boat in water as explained above.

Pre-Season Preparation

Use the Periodic Inspection chart at the end of this document and refer to the pre-season column.

Since technical skills and special tools are required, some operations should be performed by an authorized Sea-

Doo dealer.

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WARNING

Observe all WARNINGS and CAU-

TIONS mentioned throughout this guide which are pertinent to the item being checked. When component conditions seem less than satisfactory, replace with genuine

BOMBARDIER parts or approved equivalents.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that an authorized Sea-Doo dealer perform the annual safety inspection and factory campaigns in addition to the preseason preparation all at the same time.

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