Section 01
MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03
(FLUSHING AND LUBRICATION)
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FLUSHING AND LUBRICATION
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GENERAL
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.
Flushing and engine lubrication should be per-
formed when the watercraft is not expected to be
used further the same day or when the watercraft
is stored for any extended time.
PROCEDURE
Clean jet pump by spraying water in its inlet and
outlet and then spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubri-
cant.
To flush engine, connect a garden hose to the wa-
ter outlet located at the rear of the watercraft.
1. Water outlet
NOTE:
A quick connect adapter is supplied with
the watercraft and can be used to ease garden
hose installation.
1. Quick connect adapter
1. Garden hose installed with quick connect adapter
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CAUTION
Failure to flush cooling system, when neces-
sary, will severely damage engine and/or ex-
haust system. Never flush a hot engine. Make
sure engine operates during entire procedure.
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WARNING
Perform this operation in a well ventilated
area. Do not touch any electrical parts or jet
pump area when engine is running.
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WARNING
Always remove safety lanyard cap from
switch to prevent accidental engine starting
before cleaning the jet pump area. Engine
must not be running for this operation.
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