Honda AQUATRAX R-12X, Owner'S Manual

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Basic Operation & Riding 98
6. Use fresh water to rinse out the engine
compartment. Avoid spraying water on the
electrical components.
High pressure water (or air) can damage
certain parts of your personal watercraft.
7. Remove the bilge drain plugs to drain any
water. Raise the bow (front) of your PWC
about 1 foot to allow complete draining.
8. Wipe the engine compartment dry with
dry, clean rags.
9. Confirm the engine and the exhaust
system is cool, then spray a water-
displacement corrosion-proof lubricant
(without Teflon or molybdenum additives,
such as CRC 6-56 or equivalent) on the
engine, electrical wiring and jet pump
assembly.
If you won
’
t be riding for more than one
week, perform the following:
•
Spray a water-displacement corrosion-
proof lubricant (without Teflon or
molybdenum additives, such as CRC 6-56
or an equivalent) into the throttle body
(pages 137-138).
10.Keep your PWC as level as possible and
place a cover over it for storage. For
prolonged storage, refer to
Storing Your
Honda
on page 168.
Post-ride Maintenance
NOTICE