Anticorrosion Treatment - SeaDoo 2002 GTX 4-TEC Operator's Manual

Flushing
To flush the exhaust cooling system,
start the engine then immediately
open the water tap.
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very hot. Di-
rect contact may result in skin burn.
Do not touch any electrical parts or
jet pump area when engine is run-
ning.
CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine.
Always start the engine before open-
ing the water tap. Open water tap
immediately after engine is started
to prevent overheating.
Run the engine about 20 seconds at a
fast idle between 4000 - 5000 RPM.
CAUTION: Never run engine without
supplying water to the exhaust cool-
ing system when watercraft is out of
water.
Ensure water flows out of exhaust out-
let while flushing. Otherwise, refer to
an authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servic-
ing.
CAUTION: Never run engine longer
than 5 minutes. Drive line seal has no
cooling when watercraft is out of wa-
ter.
Close the water tap, then stop the en-
gine.
CAUTION: Always close the water
tap before stopping the engine.
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Anticorrosion Treatment

To prevent corrosion, spray a corrosion
inhibitor (salt water resistant) such as
BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-
alent over metallic components in en-
gine compartment.
Apply dielectric grease (salt water re-
sistant) on battery posts and cable con-
nectors.
CAUTION: Never leave rags or tools
in the engine compartment or in the
bilge.