Post-Operation Care; General Care; Additional Care For Foul Water Or Salt Water - Sea-doo ISLANDIA Operator's Manual

POST-OPERATION CARE

WARNING
Allow engine to cool before per-
forming any maintenance.

General Care

Should water be present in the bilge
after use of bilge pump, unscrew the
drain plug and tilt the craft to the rear
in order to allow water to drain.
Wipe up any remaining fluid in the en-
gine compartment (bilge, engine, etc.)
with clean dry rags. This is particularly
important in salt water use.
Remove the craft from the water every
day to prevent marine organisms growth.
Additional Care for Foul
Water or Salt Water
When the craft is operated in foul wa-
ter and particularly in salt water, addi-
tional care must be taken to protect
the craft and its components. Rinse
trailer and craft's hull/deck and bilge
area with fresh water.
NOTE: A garden hose plugged on
wash down valve can be used to wash
deck. See CONTROLS AND COMPO-
NENTS LOCATION earlier in this guide.
CAUTION: Failure to perform proper
care such as: craft rinsing, cooling
system flushing and anticorrosion
treatment, when used in salt water,
will result in damage to the craft and
its components. Never leave the
craft stored in direct sunlight.
In coastal areas, a special care should
also be taken on stainless steel or
chrome parts like grab handles, moor-
ing cleats, fuel cap, navigation lights
and ski post (if so equipped). Rinse
with fresh water. Clean with a good car
chrome polish. Protect with a good car
or fiberglass wax.
Cooling System Flushing
General
Flushing the cooling system with fresh
water is essential to neutralize corrod-
ing effects of salt or other chemical
products present in water. It will help to
remove sand, salt, shells or other parti-
cles in water jackets (engine, exhaust
manifold, tuned pipe) and/or hoses.
Flushing should be performed when
the craft is not expected to be used
further the same day or when the craft
is stored for any extended time.
WARNING
Perform this operation in a well
ventilated area.
Flushing
1. Clean jet pump by spraying water in
its inlet and outlet and then apply a
coating of BOMBARDIER LUBE lu-
bricant or equivalent.
2. Open engine cover.
3. Connect a garden hose directly to
the flushing connector, as shown in
the next photo. Do not open the
water tap yet.
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1. Flushing connector
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Refer to M Jet Drive Operator's Guide
for complete engine flushing proce-
dure.
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