Extended Storage; Engine And Exhaust System Draining - Polaris 2003 Genesis i Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Extended Storage

When the watercraft will not be used for a month or more, preventative
maintenance is required to keep components from deteriorating. An
authorized Polaris dealer can do the required preventative maintenance
or you can do it yourself with a minimum of tools. Perform all of the
procedures outlined in this section of your owner's manual before
storing the watercraft for an extended period of time. Refer to page 103
for part numbers of Polaris-recommended products.
Clean the cooling system according to instructions on page 95.

Engine and Exhaust System Draining

Engine draining is automatic. You will, however, need to make sure the
exhaust system is drained.
1. Start the engine and briefly rev it.
2. When preparing your watercraft for off-season storage, we
recommend that you add Polaris Carbon Clean to the fuel tank,
then top off with fresh fuel. See page 103 for the part numbers of
Polaris-recommended products.
3. Fog the engine with rust preventing oil. Follow the recommended
procedures on page 97.
NOTE: Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates
the need to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank,
use the following procedure.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain
conditions. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling
gasoline. Read and heed all gasoline warnings found on page 44.
1. Drain the fuel tank with a siphon or pump.
2. Leave the fuel cap loose to prevent condensation from forming in
the fuel tank.
NOTE: Perform the next two steps simultaneously.
3. Fog the engine with rust preventative oil. Follow the instructions
on the can.
4. Start the engine and run it at partial throttle to dry out the
carburetors. Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds while
the watercraft is out of the water. Wait five minutes between 15
second running periods.
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