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Engine Misfires, Runs Irregularly
Engine Overheats
Engine Continually Backfires
Engine Pinging or Knocking
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Weak spark.
• Fouled/defective/worn
spark plugs.
Replace.
• Faulty rev limiter
(
carburetor-equipped
models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Too much oil supplied to
engine.
Improper oil pump adjustment,
refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Lean fuel mixture.
• Fuel: Level too low, stale or
water-contaminated.
Siphon and/or refill.
• Fuel filter, clogged or water-
contaminated (
carburetor-
equipped models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Fuel tank valve
(
carburetor-equipped
models
) partially open.
Turn fuel tank valve to ON position.
• Clogged injectors
(
DI models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Defective sensor or MPEM
(
DI models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Rich fuel mixture
(high fuel consumption).
• Flame arrester dirty/clogged
(
if so equipped
).
Clean or replace.
• Partially closed choke
(
carburetor-equipped
models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Defective sensor or MPEM
(
DI models
).
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
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.
• Faulty rev limiter
(
carburetor-equipped
models
).
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
• Poor quality gasoline/low
octane.
Use well known quality and
recommended gasoline.
• Spark plug heat range too
high.
Use recommended spark plugs.
• Ignition timing.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
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