POST-OPERATION CARE. Sea-doo GS / GSX Limited (All except model 5625), XP Limited, GTI/GTS/GTX Limited/GTX RFI, SPX

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POST-OPERATION CARE

General Care

Should any water be present in the hull, unscrew the drain plugs and tilt the watercraft to the rear in order to allow water to flow out.

Wipe up any remaining liquid in the engine compartment (bilge, engine, battery, etc.) with clean dry rags (this is particularly important in salt water use).

Remove the watercraft from the water every day to prevent marine organisms growth.

Additional Care for Foul

Water or Salt Water

When the watercraft is operated in foul water and particularly in salt water, additional care must be taken to protect the watercraft and its components. Rinse bilge area with fresh water.

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CAUTION

Failure to perform proper care such as: watercraft rinsing, cooling system flushing and anticorrosion treatment, when watercraft is used in salt water, will result in damage to the watercraft and its components. Never leave the watercraft stored in direct sunlight.

Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal

Lubrication

Flushing the cooling system with fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt or other chemical products present in water. It will help to clean up sand, salt, shells or other particles in water jackets (engine, exhaust manifold, tuned pipe) and/or hoses.

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SPX MODEL

1. Fitting spigot

2. Coupler hose

3. Hose pincher

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Engine lubrication and flushing should be performed when the watercraft is not expected to be used further the same day or when the watercraft is stored for any extended time.

Proceed as follows:

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WARNING

Perform this operation in a well ventilated area.

Clean jet pump by spraying water in its inlet and outlet and then BOMBAR-

DIER LUBE lubricant.

SPX and GTS Models

Remove seat to allow access to cooling system.

Remove dust cap from fitting spigot and attach coupler hose (P/N 295 500

258). Make sure coupler hose is properly locked to fitting spigot.

Install a hose pincher on water outlet hose.

NOTE: This prevents water from directly exiting cooling system.

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GTS MODEL

1. Fitting spigot

2. Coupler hose

3. Hose pincher

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Attach other end of coupler hose to a garden hose. Do not open water tap yet.

All Models Except SPX and GTS

To flush engine, connect a garden hose to connector located at the rear of watercraft near the jet pump.

NOTE: A quick connect adapter can be used (P/N 295 500 473). No hose pincher is required to flush engine.

All Models

Start the engine then immediately open the water tap.

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WARNING

Do not touch any electrical parts or jet pump area when engine is running.

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CAUTION

Never flush a hot engine. Always start the engine before opening the water tap. Open water tap immediately after engine is started to prevent overheating.

Run the engine about 3 minutes at a fast idle around 3500 RPM.

Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant into air intake silencer keeping engine at fast idle.

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TYPICAL

1. Hose adapter

2. Quick connect adapter (not mandatory)

3. Garden hose

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SPX, GS, GTS AND GTI MODELS

1. Air intake silencer

2. Pull plug

3. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE here

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GTX LIMITED

1. Air intake silencer

2. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE here

NOTE: Lubrication of engine should be done for at least 1 minute. After approximately half a minute, close fuel valve to run engine out of fuel while lubricating.

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CAUTION

When engine begins to run irregularly because of fuel starvation, immediately stop water flow before engine dies.

Close the water tap then stop the engine.

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CAUTION

Always close the water tap before stopping the engine.

Disconnect the garden hose.

SPX and GTS Models

Unlock and remove coupler hose. Reinstall dust cap over fitting spigot.

Remove hose pincher from water outlet hose.

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CAUTION

Serious engine damage can occur if hose pincher is not removed.

All Models

Wipe up any residual water from the engine.

Remove spark plug cables and connect them on the grounding device.

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WARNING

Always use spark plug cable grounding device when removing spark plugs.

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GTS MODEL

1. Spark plug cables on grounding device

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SPX, GS AND GTI MODELS

1. Spark plug cables on grounding device

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XP LIMITED

1. Grounding device

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GSX LIMITED

1. Spark plug cables on grounding device

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Remove both spark plugs and spray

BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant into each cylinder.

Crank the engine a few turns to distribute the oil onto cylinder wall.

Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark plug threads then reinstall them.

Reinstall plug on air intake silencer cover (SPX, GS, GTS and GTI models).

NOTE: Engine fogging should be done with BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant whenever the watercraft is to be stored for few days or a long period.

Anticorrosion Treatment

To prevent corrosion, spray a corrosion inhibitor (salt water resistant) such as BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equivalent over metallic components in engine compartment.

Apply dielectric grease (salt water resistant) on battery posts and cable connectors.

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CAUTION

Never leave rags or tools in the engine compartment or in the bilge.

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GTX LIMITED

1. Grounding device

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