Sea-doo GTI Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 113 / 180

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
CAUTION When operating the
engine out of water, the heat ex-
changer in the ride plate may be-
come very hot. Avoid any contact
with the ride plate as burns may oc-
cur.
1. Raise trailer tow pole, then block in
position when bumper rail is level.
2. Open the seat.
3. Install a garden hose on the exhaust
system flushing connector. Refer
to
EXHAUST SYSTEM
in this sec-
tion and follow the procedure.
NOTICE
– Never run engine without supply-
ing water to the exhaust system.
Failure to cool exhaust system
may severely damage it.
– Never run engine longer than
2 minutes. Drive line seal has no
cooling when watercraft is out of
water.
4. With the engine already at normal
operating condition, let engine idle
for 30 seconds then stop engine.
5. Wait at least 30 seconds for the oil
to settle in the engine, then pull dip-
stick out and wipe clean.
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TYPICAL
1. Oil dipstick location
6. Reinstall dipstick, push in com-
pletely.
7. Remove dipstick again and read
oil level. It should be between the
FULL and ADD marks.
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1. Full
2. Add
3. Operating range
8. Add oil to ensure the level is be-
tween marks as required.
To add oil:
– Unscrew oil cap.
– Place a funnel in the oil filler neck
opening.
– Add the recommended oil to the
proper level.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
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TYPICAL
1. Oil filler cap location
NOTE: Every time oil is added in the
engine, the complete procedure ex-
plained in this section must be carried
out again. Otherwise, you will obtain a
false oil level reading.
9. Properly reinstall oil cap and dip-
stick.
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