warning - Sea-Doo.net

MAINTENANCE WARNINGOnly perform procedures as detailedin this guide. It is recommendedthat the assistance ofan authorized Sea-Doo dealer beperiodically obtained on othercomponents/systems not coveredin this guide. Unless otherwisespecified, engine must not be runningand the safety lanyard mustbe removed from its post for allmaintenance procedures. Neveruse jet pump components orside vanes to lift the watercraft.Certain components in the enginecompartment may be very hot.Direct contact may result in skinburn. When operating the enginewhile the watercraft is out of thewater, the heat exchanger in theride plate may become very hot.Avoid any contact with ride plateas burns may occur.LubricationAnticorrosion ProtectionThrottle CableLubricate the throttle cable with BOM-BARDIER LUBE or equivalent.Electrical ConnectionsAs necessary, apply anticorrosionproduct such as dielectric grease onbattery posts and all exposed cableconnectors.CAUTION: Do not lubricate connectorsof the Multi-Purpose ElectronicModule (MPEM) and theengine Electronic Control Module(ECM).Additional LubricationBOMBARDIER LUBE or equivalentwill help prevent corrosion of metallicparts and maintain proper operation ofmoving mechanisms. WARNINGDo not lubricate the safety lanyardpost.Ski/Wakeboard Post (if so equipped)Lubricate ski/wakeboard post throughall its length. Pull out then push in severaltimes to distribute the lubricant.Reverse GateLubricate pivoting points and mechanism.Throttle Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle lever.It should operate smoothly and returnto its initial position without any hesitation.There must be a small amountof free-play when throttle lever is released.Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer if necessary.CAUTION: Never attempt to adjustthe idle speed through the throttlebody tamper proof screw. If so, itwould impair the idle speed stability.Besides, no adjustment could beperformed by the dealer nor the factoryto correct the idle speed. Thethrottle body would need to be replacedat the customer's expense.Also take into account that mightchange the engine emission leveland the engine might not meet theEPA/CARB requirements. WARNINGDo not alter or tamper with throttlecable adjustment or routing. WARNINGIf throttle lever does not automaticallyreturn, do not operate watercraftand see your authorizedSea-Doo dealer._____________________ 93