FINAL PREPARATION
Same oil is recommended for all seasons and all
ambient temperatures.
Engine Oil Level
Model(s): All
Engine is factory filled with oil.
Verify oil level using following procedure:
CAUTION:
If watercraft is not in water, make
sure to cool engine using flush kit, otherwise,
engine, drive line and/or exhaust system may
be severely damaged. Refer to FLUSHING
in the
(OPERATOR'S GUIDE)
and follow
procedure.
CAUTION:
When using flush kit, never run
engine for more than 5 minutes; drive line seal
has no cooling when watercraft is out of water;
severe damage may occur.
– Warm-up engine then let idle for 30 seconds
before stopping.
– Stop engine.
– Wait at least 30 seconds then pull dipstick
out and wipe clean.
WARNING
Engine oil may be hot. Certain components in
engine compartment may be very hot. Direct
contact may result in skin burn.
F18D2N6
1
3
2
– Reinstall dipstick, push in completely.
– Remove dipstick and read oil level. It should
be between marks [3].
• Mark [1] for FULL.
• Mark [2] for ADD.
1
F18D086
– To add oil, unscrew oil cap [1]. Place a funnel
into opening and add recommended oil to
proper level. Do not overfill.
– Properly reinstall oil cap and dipstick.
Throttle Cable
Model(s): All
1
F01K086
Verify adjustment of throttle cable as follows:
– Throttle lever [1] must reach handlebar grip
without causing strain to cable or cable
bracket.
– With throttle lever in full throttle position,
throttle lever stopper should almost contact
throttle body.
– To verify that there is free play, apply a light
pressure on throttle plate(s), a slight play
should be obtained.
– With throttle lever released, it must have
a free play of 1 - 3 mm (0.04 - 0.120 in) in
cable.
CAUTION:
Improper cable adjustment will
cause strain on cable and/or damage cable
bracket or throttle lever at handlebar.
Predelivery
2008-1
23 / 29
