BRP SPARK SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES
As soon as possible, check for pres-
ence of water in the bilge. Drain as
necessary when back to the shore.
Submerged Watercraft
To limit damages to the engine, per-
form the following procedure as soon
as possible.
Drain bilge.
If it was submerged in salt water, spray
bilge and all components with fresh
water using a garden hose to stop the
salt corroding effect.
NOTICE
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and possibly cause severe
engine damage.
Bring the watercraft to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer as soon as possible to
have it serviced.
NOTICE
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage to the en-
gine will be.
Water-Flooded Engine
NOTICE
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and possibly cause severe
engine damage.
Bring the watercraft to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer as soon as possible to
have it serviced.
NOTICE
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage to the en-
gine will be. Failure to have the en-
gine properly serviced may cause
severe engine damage.
Towing the Watercraft in
Water
Special precautions should be taken
when towing a Sea-Doo watercraft in
water.
The maximum recommended towing
speed is 21 km/h (13 MPH).
If you have to tow the watercraft,
clamp the water supply hose in the
engine compartment.
To access the water supply hose, turn
the LH access cover knob 1/4 turn
clockwise, then pull out to unsnap the
rear portion and slide rearward to re-
move.
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LH ACCESS COVER
1. To unlock, turn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise
WARNING
Some components in the engine
compartment may be hot.
To
avoid injury, wait for engine to cool
down.
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