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Capsized Boat
This boat is designed so that it should
not turn over easily due to its long and
wide dimensions. If the boat ever cap-
sizes, remember that it will continue to
float. It is usually best to remain with
it, so you will be more easily located by
others.
Submerged Boat/Water-
Flooded Engine
To limit damage to the engine, perform
the following procedure as soon as
possible.
Drain bilge.
If it was submerged in
salt water
, spray
bilge and all components with fresh wa-
ter using a garden hose to stop the salt
corroding effect.
CAUTION:
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and may cause severe dam-
age to the engine.
Bring the boat to be serviced by an au-
thorized Sea-Doo sport boat dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION:
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage will be to the
engine. Failure to have the engine
properly serviced
will
cause severe
engine damage.
Fuel-Flooded Engine
When the engine does not start after
several attempts, the engine may be
fuel-flooded. Proceed as follows.
Crank engine several times.
If it does not work:
Disconnect ignition coil connectors.
CAUTION:
Ensure there is no dirt in
coil holes before removing the spark
plugs. Otherwise, dirt would fall into
cylinder and will damage the internal
components.
Remove ignition coils.
Remove spark plugs.
NOTE:
After loosening the spark
plugs, a coil may be used to pull the
spark plugs out. Simply bring the coil
down to spark plug and “hook” it to
then extract spark plug.
Install new spark plugs if available, or
dry spark plugs using a rag.
Reinstall spark plugs and ignition coils.
Reconnect ignition coil connector.
NOTE:
After installation, ensure the seal
seats properly with the engine top sur-
face.
Start engine as explained above. If en-
gine continues to flood, see an autho-
rized Sea-Doo sport boat dealer.
CAUTION:
Never run engine without
supplying water to the exhaust cool-
ing system when boat is out of water.
WARNING
When boat is capsized, do not at-
tempt to restart the engine. Opera-
tor and passengers should always
wear approved personal flotation
devices.
WARNING
When disconnecting coil from spark
plug, always disconnect coil from
main harness first. Never check for
engine ignition spark from an open
coil and/or spark plug in the engine
compartment as spark may cause
fuel vapor to ignite.
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