TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION.... Sea-doo GS / GSX Limited (All except model 5625), XP Limited, GTI/GTS/GTX Limited/GTX RFI, SPX

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TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE

AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Transportation

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WARNING

Always turn the fuel valve to OFF position when transporting or docking the watercraft.

Tie the watercraft to both bow and stern (front/rear) eyelets so that it is firmly retained on the trailer. Use additional tie-downs if necessary.

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CAUTION

Do not route ropes or tie-downs over the seat as they could produce permanent damage. Wrap ropes or tie-downs with rags or similar protectors where they can touch the watercraft body.

All Models Except XP Limited

Ensure seat and storage cover are properly latched.

XP Limited

Ensure engine cover is properly latched.

All Models

A SEA-DOO cover should protect the watercraft, particularly before driving on dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry through the air intake opening(s).

Observe trailering safety precautions.

Storage

It is recommended that the watercraft be serviced by an authorized dealer for storage but the following operations can be performed by you with a minimum of tools.

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CAUTION

Do not run the engine during the storage period.

Engine Draining

Check engine drain hose (lowest hose of engine). Make sure there is no sand or other particles in it and that it is not obstructed so that water can leave the engine. Clean hose and fitting as necessary.

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CAUTION

Water in engine drain hose must 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.

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TYPICAL

1. Engine drain hose

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Watercraft Rinsing

Thoroughly rinse the watercraft hull, bilge, engine compartment, with fresh water .

Propulsion System

Lubricant in jet pump reservoir should be drained and reservoir cleaned. Refill with SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil (75W90 GL5 type C gear lube).

Refer to an authorized dealer for this operation.

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CAUTION

Use only SEA-DOO jet pump oil or equivalent synthetic gear oil, otherwise component service life could be reduced. Do not mix oil brands or types.

Grease lubrification point(s) of propulsion system as explained in MAINTE-

NANCE section.

Fuel System

SEA-DOO fuel stabilizer (or equivalent), can be added in fuel tank to prevent fuel deterioration and carburetor gumming. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.

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CAUTION

Fuel stabilizer should be added prior to engine lubrication to ens u r e c a r b u r e t o r p r o t e c t i o n against varnish deposits.

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WARNING

Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Always work in a well ventilated area. Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the watercraft. Always turn the fuel valve to OFF position when storing the watercraft.

Cooling System Flushing and

Engine Internal Lubrication

Refer to procedure in POST-OPERATION

CARE.

Battery

Contact your authorized dealer or refer to the appropriate

Shop Manual

for proper storage procedure.

Anticorrosion Treatment

Wipe off any residual water in the engine compartment.

Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant over metallic components in engine compartment.

Additional Recommended

Protection

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

During winter storage in cold climates (where freezing may occur), always add antifreeze and water solution to cooling system.

Mix in equal parts.

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CAUTION

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

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SPX and GTS Models

Install a hose pincher to engine drain hose near the PTO flywheel guard.

All Models Except SPX and GTS

Install a hose pincher to engine drain hose.

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TYPICAL

1. Hose pincher installed on engine drain hose

Install coupler hose to fitting spigot.

Install a hose pincher to engine water outlet hose (beside fitting spigot).

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TYPICAL

1. Hose pincher installed on engine drain hose

Disconnect engine water outlet hose.

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1. Coupler hose

2. Hose pincher

3. Fitting spigot

Pour the antifreeze slowly mixed with water in coupler hose until the colored solution appears in the engine drain hose.

Remove hose pincher.

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717 AND 787 ENGINES

1. Disconnect engine water outlet hose

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947 ENGINE

1. Disconnect engine water outlet hose

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Install a hose pincher to engine water inlet hose (except the 947 engine).

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717 AND 787 ENGINES

1. Hose pincher installed on the engine water inlet hose

Temporarily install a short piece of hose to engine water outlet at cylinder head.

Insert a funnel into hose and pour antifreeze mixed with water in engine until the colored solution appears in the engine drain hose.

Remove temporary hose and reconnect engine water outlet hose.

Remove hose pinchers.

All Models

Most of the antifreeze will drain out when removing the hose pincher(s).

Use a container to recover it. DIS-

POSE OF ANTIFREEZE AS PER YOUR

LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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

At pre-season preparation, drain the remaining antifreeze from cooling system prior using the watercraft.

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

Lubricate the throttle cable with BOM-

BARDIER LUBE lubricant.

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 dealer. For paint touch up to mechanical parts use Bombardier spray paint. For small gelcoat repairs, a Bombardier repair kit is available.

See ACCESSORIES AND SERVICE

PRODUCTS section. Replace damaged labels/decals.

NOTE: Bilge cleaning should be done prior to anticorrosion treatment.

Wash the body with soap and water solution (only use mild detergent).

Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Remove marine organisms from the hull.

Apply a good quality marine wax.

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CAUTION

Never clean apparent fiberglass and plastic parts with strong detergent, degreasing agent, paint thinner, acetone, etc.

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.

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CAUTION

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

The seat should be partially left opened during storage (rear access cover for the

XP Limited). This will avoid engine compartment condensation and possible corrosion.

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Pre-Season Preparation

Use the following chart.

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

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WARNING

Ob serve all WARNINGS and

CAUTIONS 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.

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Pre-Season Preparation Chart

NOTE: It is highly recommended that the dealer perform the annual safety inspection and factory campaigns in addition to the pre-season preparation all at the same time.

OPERATIONS

Lubrication/corrosion protection

Battery condition/charging and reinstallation

Battery, starter connections and routing ➁

Spark plug replacement ➀

Jet pump oil inspection

Propulsion system inspection

Oil filter replacement

Fuel tank straps

Oil tank straps

Oil injection tank filling

Flame arrester inspection ➁

Fuel filter replacement

Fuel line condition ➁

Filler neck, fuel tank and fuel cap condition ➁

Check valves, fasteners, fuel system pressurization ➁

Throttle ➁ and choke cable inspection/adjustment

Oil injection pump adjustment and bleeding

Engine ignition timing

Carburetor adjustment

Steering system adjustment/inspection ➁

Reverse cable adjustment (if applicable)

Inspection of bailer pick-ups

Inspection of cooling system hoses

Monitoring beeper

Digitally encoded security system

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➀ Before installing new spark plugs, it is suggested to burn the excess BOM-

BARDIER LUBE lubricant by starting the engine using the old spark plugs.

➁ Safety item covered in the annual safety inspection.

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