Maintenance Procedures; Engine Oil - BRP GTX Series Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Engine Oil

Recommended Engine Oil
Use XP-S SUMMER GRADE OIL
(P/N 293 600 121).
130 and 155 Engines
If the XP-S engine oil is not available,
use a 5W 40 engine oil meeting the
requirements for API service classifi-
cation SM, SL or SJ. Always check the
API service label certification on the oil
container, it must contain at least one
of the above standards.
215 and 255 Engines
If XP-S engine oil is not available, use a
5W 40 engine oil compatible with wet
clutches.
NOTE: The XP-S engine oil has been
thoroughly tested to be free of any
additives that could impair the func-
tionality of the supercharger clutch.
NOTICE
Do not use an engine oil
meeting the requirement for API ser-
vice classification SM or SL. Using
a lubricant not compatible with wet
clutches will impair the proper oper-
ation of the supercharger clutch. Do
not add any additives to the recom-
mended oil.
Engine Oil Level
NOTICE
Check level frequently
and refill if necessary. Do not over-
fill. Operating the engine with an
improper level may severely dam-
age engine.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very hot.
Direct contact may result in skin
burn.
Oil level can be checked either with
watercraft in water or out of water.
If Watercraft is Out of the Water
1. Watercraft must be level. Raise
trailer tongue and block in position
when bumper rail is level.
2. Install a garden hose to the flushing
connector. Refer to
POST-OPERATION CARE
low the procedure.
NOTICE
supplying water to the exhaust sys-
tem. Failure to cool exhaust system
may severely damage it.
NOTICE
than 5 minutes. Drive line seal has
no cooling when watercraft is out of
water.
3. With the engine already at normal
operating condition, let engine idle
for 30 seconds then stop engine.
4. Wait at least 30 seconds then pull
dipstick out and wipe clean.
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MODELS WITH ENGINE COVER
1. Oil dipstick
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MODELS WITHOUT AN ENGINE COVER
1. Oil dipstick
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FLUSHING
Never run engine without
Never run engine longer
in
and fol-
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