1999 Polaris PWC Genesis, Ficht, X-45 Service Manual, Page 156Get this manual
ENGINE Oil Pump Oil Pump Bleeding
The oil pump must be bled following any repair service to the injection system which might allow loss of oil and subsequent trapped air upon reassemblyIMPORTANT: Always pre-mix the first tank of fuel used after oil pump or engine service to ensure proper lubrication of the engine
69 Fill oil reservoir with Polaris injector oil70 Loosen hex head screw at top of oil pump
71 After short period of lime oil should begin to flow from beneath the screw headBe sure that steady flow of oil is evident to remove all air before
tightening the screw
72 Tighten screwCAUTION:
Do not over tightenThe screw is hollow
73 Any time the engine is disassembled or repaired it is
important that each oil supply line from the pump to the engine be checked for signs of wear or air bubblesIf air bubbles greater than 12" (1.3 cm) in lenglh are resent, fill oil supply lines with oil using small oil squirt can