Sea-doo GTX Limited iS 255 2009, Shop Manual

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Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03 (STORAGE PROCEDURE)
NOTICE
Never cut the locking ties of ignition
coil connectors. This would allow mixing the
wires between cylinders.
3. Clean ignition coil areas to avoid falling dirt into
cylinder.
4. Remove ignition coils.
5. Unscrew spark plugs.
6. Using an ignition coil as a puller, remove spark
plugs.
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1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
7. Spray
XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016)
into each
spark plug hole.
8. Crank the engine a few turns to distribute the
oil on cylinder wall.
NOTE: To crank engine, use the drowned mode
to avoid injecting fuel. Fully depress throttle lever
and hold for cranking engine.
9. Apply
LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT)
(P/N 293 800 070)
on spark plug threads then
reinstall them.
10. Prior to inserting the ignition coil to its loca-
tion, apply some
DOW CORNING 111 (P/N 413
707 000)
around the seal area that touches the
spark plug hole.
11. Reinstall ignition coils.
12. Ensure the seal seats properly with the engine
top surface.
13. Reconnect ignition coil connectors.
14. Install all other removed parts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Removal
For battery removal, cleaning and storage, refer to
CHARGING SYSTEM
subsection.
VEHICLE
Bilge Cleaning
Clean the bilge with hot water and mild detergent
or with bilge cleaner.
Rinse thoroughly.
Lift front end of watercraft to completely drain
bilge.
Body and Hull Cleaning
Wash the body with soap and water solution (only
use mild detergent). Rinse thoroughly with fresh
water. Remove marine organisms from the hull.
NOTICE
Never clean body parts or hull with
strong detergent, degreasing agent, paint thin-
ner, acetone, etc.
Replace damaged labels/decals.
Body Repair
If any repair is needed, refer to
BODY
subsection.
Anticorrosion Treatment
Wipe off any residual water in the engine compart-
ment.
Spray
XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016)
over all metallic
components in engine compartment.
Vehicle Protection
Apply a good quality marine wax on body and hull.
The seat should be left partially open during stor-
age. This will prevent engine compartment con-
densation and possible corrosion.
If the watercraft is to be stored outside, cover it
with an opaque tarpaulin to prevent sun rays and
grime from affecting the plastic components, wa-
tercraft finish as well as preventing dust accumu-
lation.
NOTICE
The watercraft should never be left
in water for storage, stored in direct sunlight
or stored in a plastic bag.
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