Operating instructions

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Jet Pump Water Intake and
Impeller Cleaning
Weeds, shells or debris can get caught
on the intake grate, drive shaft and/or
impeller. A clogged water intake may
cause troubles such as:
1. Cavitation: Engine speed is high but
watercraft moves slowly due to re-
duced jet thrust, jet pump compo-
nents may be damaged.
2. Overheating: Since the jet pump
operation controls the flow of water
to cool the exhaust system, a
clogged intake will cause the en-
gine to overheat and damage en-
gine internal components.
A weed clogged area can be cleaned
as follows:
In-Water Cleaning
Rock the watercraft several times while
repeatedly pressing engine start/stop
button for short period without starting
engine. Most of the time, this will re-
move the blockage. Start engine and
make sure watercraft operates properly.
If system is still blocked, move the wa-
tercraft out of the water and remove
blockage manually.
If the aforementioned method does not
work, the following can be performed:
– With engine running and before ap-
plying throttle, put shift lever in re-
verse position and vary throttle quick-
ly several times.
– Repeat procedure if necessary.
On-Beach Water Cleaning
Place a cardboard or a carpet beside the
watercraft to prevent scratching when
turning the watercraft for cleaning.
Rotate the watercraft to any side for
cleaning.
Clean the water intake area. If the sys-
tem is still clogged, refer to an autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.
CAUTION: Inspect water intake grate
for damage. Refer to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer for repair as neces-
sary.
Capsized Watercraft
The watercraft is designed so that it
should not turn over easily. Also two
sponsons mounted on the side of the
hull assist watercraft stability. If it turns
over, it will remain capsized.
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WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing or personal flo-
tation device straps can become
entangled in moving parts result-
ing in severe injury or drowning.
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WARNING
Always remove safety lanyard cap
from its post to prevent accidental
engine starting before cleaning the
jet pump area.
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