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Engine Overheats
Engine Continually Backfires
Engine Pinging or Knocking
Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power
Watercraft Engine Cannot Run Above Idle Speed
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Monitoring beeper
sounds continuously.
• Clogged jet pump water intake.
Clean.
• Clogged coolant system.
Flush cooling system.
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Weak spark.
• Fouled/defective/worn spark
plugs.
Replace.
Overheated engine.
• See engine OVERHEATS.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Spark plug leads or wiring re-
versed.
Connect spark plug cables at their
proper location. Otherwise, refer
to an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
• Poor quality gasoline/low octane.
Use well known quality and rec-
ommended gasoline.
• Spark plug heat range too high.
Use recommended spark plugs.
• Ignition timing or TDC setting.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
• Weak spark.
Refer to engine MISFIRES, RUNS
IRREGULARLY.
• Water in fuel or injection oil.
Siphon and replace.
Overheated engine.
See engine OVERHEATS.
• Clogged injectors.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Low fuel pressure.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Stuck RAVE valves.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
• The monitoring system put the
watercraft in limp home mode
due to a component malfunc-
tion.
Try removing and reinstalling the
safety lanyard on its post. Refer
to an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
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