Spring
is in the air. The flowers are beginning to bloom, the water is warming up and
it is just about time to get your Sea-Doo back out on the water. As you get prepared
for that first ride, there are a few things you can do to your Sea-Doo personal
watercraft to ensure optimum performance on the water.
If
you winterized your watercraft you should be able to quickly get out on the
water with minimal preparation. If you live in a warmer climate, or did not
fully winterize your watercraft, we recommend following these steps before
hitting the water.
Suggested
items needed
- XPS 4-stroke maintenance and oil change kit (This kit includes XPS oil, oil filter, three NGK spark plugs and instruction sheet) Part number: 295501075
- XPS PWC cleaning and detail kit – Part number: 219701715
Notes:
•Always
refer to your Sea-Doo owners manual
•Visit
this link for information on proper battery charging – http://www.sea-doo.com/onboard/2012/12/26/doctor-doo-keeping-your-battery-charged/
•Visit
this link for information on proper spark plug maintenance – http://www.sea-doo.com/onboard/2011/11/16/doctordoo-sparkplug-install-tips/
Instructions
•Inspect
all fuel and water lines for cracks or damage. Replace or visit your local
Sea-Doo dealer to have replaced.
•Check
all electrical connections for damage or build up. Repair or clean before
starting watercraft for the first time.
•If
you did not change the oil and oil filter before winterizing, be sure to change
it during the de-winterizing process.
•Check
and change your spark plugs if necessary. There is the possibility they
developed residue or moisture over the winter.
•Make
sure your battery has been properly charged and reinstall the battery into your
Sea-Doo watercraft.
•Check
all controls (steering, steering cable, throttle, throttle cable and iBR, lever)
for proper movement to ensure they don’t stick. Lubricate any of these controls
if they do not move freely.
•Connect
your Sea-Doo watercraft up to the hose, start the engine and run for no longer
then two minutes, this will ensure everything is running properly.
•Also
it is never a bad thing to clean and detail your Sea-Doo watercraft before the
season. This steps helps to prevent sun damage and contaminates in the water
while also providing that show room sparkle all season long.
Do
you have any additional steps that you take prior to hitting the water for that
first big ride of the season? If so, please share them with us.
