Post-Operation Care; General Care; Additional Care For Foul Water Or Salt Water - Sea-doo Sportster 1998 Operator's Manual

POST-OPERATION CARE

General Care

Should any water be present in the
bilge after use of bilge pump, unscrew
the drain plugs and tilt the jet boat to
the rear in order to allow water to flow
out.
Wipe up any remaining liquid in the en-
gine compartment (bilge, engine(s),
etc.) with clean dry rags. This is partic-
ularly important in salt water use.
Remove the jet boat from the water
every day to prevent marine organ-
isms growth.
Additional Care for Foul
Water or Salt Water
When the jet boat is operated in foul
water and particularly in salt water, ad-
ditional care must be taken to protect
the jet boat and its components. Rinse
trailer and boat's hull/bilge area with
fresh water.
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CAUTION
Failure to perform proper care
such as: rinsing, cooling system
flushing and anticorrosion treat-
ment, when used in salt water,
will result in damage to the jet
boat and its components.
Cooling System Flushing and
Engine Internal Lubrication
Flushing the cooling system with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other
chemical products present in water. It
will help to remove sand, salt, shells or
other particles in water jackets (en-
gine, exhaust manifold, tuned pipe)
and/or hoses.
Engine lubrication and flushing should
be performed when the jet boat is not
expected to be used further the same
day or when the jet boat is stored for
any extended time.
Proceed as follows for both engines (if
so equipped):
WARNING
Perform this operation in a well
ventilated area.
1. Clean jet pump by spraying water in
its inlet and outlet and then spray a
soapy solution.
2. Open rear storage compartment
and remove storage tray.
3. Connect a garden hose directly to
the flushing connector. To prevent
water leak, ensure the rubber
washer is in the boat's connector.
Do not open the water tap yet.
NOTE: A quick connect hose adapter
can be fixed to ease garden hose instal-
lation to boat's connector.
F00E01Y
1. Quick connect hose adapter
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