Sea-doo GTI Series, Operator'S Manual

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STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION
Spray XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016)
or equivalent over all metallic compo-
nents in engine compartment.
NOTE: The seat should be left partially
open during storage. This will prevent
engine
compartment condensation
and possible corrosion.
Body and Hull
Body and Hull Cleaning
Wash the body with a soap and wa-
ter solution (use only mild detergent).
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Re-
move marine organisms from the hull.
NOTICE
Never clean fiberglass
and plastic parts with strong deter-
gent, de-greasing a gent, paint thin-
ner, acetone, or other strong chemi-
cal or petroleum cleaners.
Body and Hull Repair
If any repairs are needed to body com-
ponents or to the hull, contact your au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
Body and Hull Protection
Apply a good quality marine wax to the
body.
If the watercraft is to be stored outside,
cover it with an opaque tarpaulin to pre-
vent sun rays and grime from affecting
the plastic components, watercraft fin-
ish, as well as preventing dust accumu-
lation.
NOTICE
The watercraft should
never be left in water for storage.
Never leave the watercraft stored in
direct sunlight. Never store water-
craft in a plastic bag.
Preseason Preparation
Maintenance preparation must be per-
formed in conjunction with
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE CHART
.
Ensure to perform all tasks included in
the
100 HOURS OR 1 YEAR column.
Preseason maintenance preparation
may be performed by an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer, repair shop or person
of your own choosing.
NOTE: Though not required, it is
recommended that an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer perform preseason
maintenance preparation at the same
time that any safety-related factory
campaigns are performed by the au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
WARNING
Only perform procedures as de-
tailed in the
PERIODIC MAIN-
TENANCE CHART . It is recom-
mended that the assistance of an
authorized Sea-Doo dealer be pe-
riodically obtained on other com-
ponents and systems not covered
in this guide.
NOTICE
When component con-
ditions seem less than satisfactory,
replace using genuine BRP parts, or
equivalents.
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