Sea-doo SAR 2018 Series, Operator'S Manual

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STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION
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TYPICAL
1. Flushing connector
The following hose can be fabricated to
ease draining procedure.
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TYPICAL
1. Flushing connector adapter
2. Hose 12.7 mm (1/2 in)
3. Air hose male adapter
NOTICE
Failure to drain the ex-
haust system may cause severe
damage to the exhaust manifold.
Remove special tools.
Engine Internal Lubrication
1. Open the seat.
2. Remove ignition coils, refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .
3. Remove spark plugs, refer to MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES .
4. Spray LUB. & ANTI-CORROSIVE
(293600016) (P/N 779168) or equiv-
alent in spark plug holes.
5. To prevent fuel from being injected
and to disable the ignition during en-
gine cranking, fully depress throttle
lever and HOLD against handlebar.
6. Press the START/STOP button to
crank the engine a few turns. This
will distribute the oil on the cylinder
walls.
7. Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark
plug threads, then reinstall them
in the engine. Refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
.
8. Install the ignition coils, refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
.
Engine Coolant Test
If antifreeze is not replaced, test its
density.
The antifreeze replacement and a den-
sity test should be performed by an au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer.
NOTE: Antifreeze should be replaced
every 300 hours or every 5 years to
prevent antifreeze deterioration.
NOTICE
Improper antifreeze den-
sity may result in freezing of the liq-
uid in the cooling system if the wa-
tercraft is stored in an area where
the freezing point is attained. This
could seriously damage the engine.
Electrical System
Battery Removal and Charging
Contact your authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
WARNING
Never charge or boost (jump start)
the battery while installed in the
watercraft.
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment Cleaning
Clean the bilge using hot water and a
mild detergent or with bilge cleaner.
Rinse thoroughly.
Lift front end of watercraft to com-
pletely drain bilge through the bilge
drain plugs.
Anticorrosion Treatment
Wipe off any residual water in the en-
gine compartment.
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