BOMBARDIER Sea-Doo GTX, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WARNING
Never remove an ignition coil from
a spark plug without disconnect-
ing it from the wiring harness.
Flammable vapors may be present
in the bilge. Should the tether cord
be installed on the engine cut-off
switch, a spark could be generated
at the coil spark plug end which
could cause an explosion.
2. Unscrew spark plug completely us-
ing a spark plug socket.
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1. Approved socket
2. Improper socket
3. Clean the spark plug and cylinder
head with compressed air.
4. Use the ignition coil to take spark
plug out of its hole.
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1. Retaining screw
2. Ignition coil
3. Spark plug
Spark Plug Installation
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head and spark
plug are free of grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, check
electrode gap as specified in
TECH-
NICAL SPECIFICATIONS
.
2. Apply LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LU-
BRICANT) (P/N 293 800 070) over
the spark plug threads to prevent
possible seizure.
3. Hand screw spark plug into cylinder
head. Then, tighten the spark plug
to specification with a spark plug
socket.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
155
and
230
17 N•m ± 1 N•m
(150 lbf• in ± 9 lbf• in )
Spark
plug
300
18 N•m ± 2 N•m
(159 lbf• in ± 18 lbf• in )
4. Install ignition coil. Refer to
IGNI-
TION COIL INSTALLATION
.
5. Install the engine service cover and
tighten the screws to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Engine service
cover screws
2.75 N•m ± 0.25 N•m
(24 lbf• in ± 2 lbf• in )
6. Install the seats.
Exhaust System
Exhaust System Flushing
Flushing the exhaust system and in-
tercooler (supercharged models) with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other chem-
ical products present in water. It will
help to remove sand, salt, shells or
other particles in water jackets and/or
hoses.
Flushing the exhaust system with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other chem-
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