BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO GTX RFI 5666 1998, Manual

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Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 04 (STORAGE)
01-04-1
STORAGE 0
Engine Draining
Disconnect the water supply hose used to cool
the magneto. It features a quick connect fitting.
Press both tabs and pull fitting in order to discon-
nect hose.
This hose is located at the bottom of the magneto
cover beside the engine support.
1. Disconnect this hose
Water should flow out of the fitting (magneto cool-
ing circuit) and hose (crankcase heat exchanger).
1. Make sure water flows out of fitting and hose
Fuel System
Sea-Doo Fuel Stabilizer (P/N 413 408 600) should
be added in fuel tank to prevent fuel deterioration.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer should be added prior en-
gine lubrication.
Cooling System Flushing and Engine
Internal Lubrication
Cooling system has to be flushed with fresh wa-
ter to prevent salt, sand or dirt accumulation
which will clog water passages.
Engine must be lubricated to prevent corrosion on
internal parts.
For proper procedure, refer to FLUSHING AND
LUBRICATION 01-03.
Propulsion System
JET PUMP
Lubricant in impeller shaft reservoir should be
drained. Reservoir should be cleaned and refilled
with SEA-DOO synthetic 75W90 GL5 polyolester
oil. Refer to the
1998 Sea-Doo Shop Manual for
proper procedure.
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CAUTION
Water in engine must be free to flow out.
Should water freeze in engine, severe dam-
age will occur.
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WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions. Always work in a well venti-
lated area.