Sea-doo GTX Limited iS 255 2009, Shop Manual

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Section 02 ENGINE
Subsection 07 (PTO HOUSING AND MAGNETO)
GENERAL
NOTE: It is good practice to check for fault
codes using the B.U.D.S. software as a first trou-
bleshooting step. Refer to the
MONITORING
SYSTEM AND FAULT CODES
subsection.
Always carry out electrical tests on components
before removing or installing them.
During assembly, use torque values and service
products as in the exploded view.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS
and
LOCTITE
APPLICATION
at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pins,
etc.) must be installed or replaced with new
ones.
Hoses, cables or locking ties removed during a
procedure must be reinstalled as per factory stan-
dards.
Always disconnect the negative wire from the bat-
tery before working on the engine.
WARNING
Always disconnect the BLACK (-) cable first
and reconnect last.
WARNING
Before carrying out any inspection or main-
tenance procedure on the vehicle, wait until
the engine and exhaust have cooled down to
avoid potential burns.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is provided to help in diagnosing the
probable source of troubles. It is a guideline and
should not be assumed to list all possible prob-
lems.
Always check for fault codes. If a fault code is de-
tected, service the fault code first. Refer to
MON-
ITORING SYSTEM AND FAULT CODES subsec-
tion.
ENGINE WILL NOT START (ENGINE DOES
NOT TURN OVER)
1. Obstructed starter drive gear assembly
- Check and repair the starter drive.
ENGINE WILL NOT START (ENGINE
TURNS OVER)
1. Defective or loose CPS
- Check operation of CPS and replace if necessary.
2. Defective trigger wheel
- Check trigger wheel teeth if bent or damaged.
3. Defective starter drive gear assembly
- Check and repair the starter drive.
ENGINE CONTINUALLY BACKFIRES
1. Defective trigger wheel
- Check trigger wheel teeth if bent or damaged.
2. Defective or loose CPS
- Check operation of CPS and replace if necessary.
STARTER TURNS, BUT STARTER DRIVE
DOES NOT MESH WITH RING GEAR
1. Worn starter drive gear
- Replace starter drive assembly.
2. Defective starter drive
- Replace starter drive assembly.
3. Poor movement of the drive on splines
- Clean and correct.
4. Worn drive bushing
- Replace starter drive assembly.
5. Worn ring gear
- Replace ring gear.
OIL CONTAMINATION (WHITE
APPEARANCE)
1. Water ingestion through drive shaft and floating
ring
- Check if water is leaking between drive shaft and
floating ring. Repair or replace defective parts.
- Change engine oil and filter.
PROCEDURES
PTO HOUSING
PTO Housing Removal
1. Disconnect the battery.
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