Cooling System Flushing And Engine Internal Lubrication; Propulsion System; Battery; Watercraft Cleaning - Sea-doo RX Shop Manual

Section 02 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 05 (STORAGE)
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer should be added prior en-
gine lubrication to ensure that the carburetors, if
so equipped, are protected against varnish de-
posits.
WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions. Always work in a well venti-
lated area.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Always turn the fuel valve to OFF position when
storing the watercraft.
COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING
AND ENGINE INTERNAL
LUBRICATION
All Models
Cooling system has to be flushed with fresh water
to prevent salt, sand or dirt accumulation which
will clog water passages.
Engine must be lubricated to prevent corrosion on
internal parts.
For proper procedure, refer to FLUSHING AND
LUBRICATION.

PROPULSION SYSTEM

Jet Pump
Lubricant in impeller shaft reservoir should be
drained. Reservoir should be cleaned and refilled
with SEA-DOO synthetic 75W90 GL5 polyolester
oil. Refer to JET PUMP for proper procedure.
CAUTION: Use only SEA-DOO jet pump oil or
equivalent synthetic gear oil, otherwise com-
ponent service life could be reduced. Do not
mix oil brands or types.
PTO Flywheel
Remove PTO flywheel guard.
Lubricate PTO flywheel at grease fitting with syn-
thetic grease (P/N 293 550 010).
CAUTION: Do not lubricate excessively. Imme-
diately stop when a slight movement is noticed
on rubber boot.
02-05-2
1. Grease PTO flywheel
CAUTION: Never leave any clothing, tool or
other objects near PTO flywheel and drive shaft.

BATTERY

For battery removal, cleaning and storage, refer to
CHARGING SYSTEM.

WATERCRAFT CLEANING

Clean the bilge with hot water and mild detergent
or with bilge cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. Lift front
end of watercraft to completely drain bilge. If any
repairs are needed to body or to the hull, touch up
paint and Gelcote
damaged labels/decals.
Wash the body with soap and water solution (only
use mild detergent). Rinse thoroughly with fresh
water. Remove marine organisms from the hull.
Apply a nonabrasive wax.
CAUTION: Never clean fiberglass and plastic
parts with strong detergent, degreasing agent,
paint thinner, acetone, etc.
If the watercraft is to be stored outside, cover it
with an opaque tarpaulin to prevent sun rays and
grime from affecting the plastic components, wa-
tercraft finish as well as preventing dust accumu-
lation.
CAUTION: The watercraft must never be Ieft in
water for storage. Never leave the watercraft
stored in direct sunlight.
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