Operating instructions

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Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power
Watercraft Can Not Reach Top Speed
Engine RPM Gradually Decreases and Engine Stops
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Engine oil level too high.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Weak spark.
Refer to ENGINE MISFIRES, RUNS
IRREGULARLY.
• The monitoring system put the
watercraft in limp home mode
due to a component
malfunction.
Refer to MONITORING SYSTEM
in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
• Engine damaged by water
ingestion.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Clogged injectors.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Low fuel pressure.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Water in fuel.
Siphon and replace.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Cavitation.
• Jet pump water intake clogged.
Clean.
• Damaged impeller.
Replace. Refer to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer.
• The SEA-DOO Learning Key
TM
safety lanyard is used which
does not allow watercraft to
reach its top speed.
Use a regular safety lanyard.
• The monitoring system put the
watercraft in limp home mode
due to a component
malfunction.
Refer to MONITORING SYSTEM
in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
O.P.A.S.
TM
side vanes
do not go up while
watercraft is at speed.
• Clogged filter, square rings
damaged, leakage in hoses or
mechanical malfunction.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
O.P.A.S. side vanes
do not go down while
engine is at idle.
• Broken spring inside side vane
cylinder.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Out of fuel.
Refill.
• CPS sensor malfunction.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• TOPS malfunction.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
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