Operating instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simple
troubles. You may be able to solve many of these problems rather quickly, but
others may require the skills of a mechanical technician. In such cases, consult
an authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.
Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals
Engine Will Not Start
CODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
2 short beeps
(while installing safety
lanyard on switch).
• Confirms safety lanyard
signal operation.
Engine can be started.
1 long beep
(while installing safety
lanyard on craft switch or
when pressing start/stop
button).
• Safety lanyard on switch
for more than 10 minutes
without starting engine.
Remove and reinstall safety lanyard
on switch.
• Bad connection.
Reinstall safety lanyard cap correctly
over switch.
• Wrong safety lanyard.
Use a safety lanyard that has been
programmed for the craft.
• Defective safety lanyard.
Use another programmed safety
lanyard.
• Salt water in safety
lanyard cap.
Clean safety lanyard cap to remove
salt water.
• Improper operation of
MPEM or defective wiring
harness.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
8 short beeps.
• Defective MPEM.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Continuously beeps.
• Engine overheats.
See ENGINE OVERHEATING.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not turn over.
• Safety lanyard removed.
Install cap over switch.
• Burnt fuse.
Check wiring then replace fuse.
• Discharged battery.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Battery connections,
corroded or loose.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
• Water flooded engine.
Refer to Submerged craft in
SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Engine turns slowly.
• Discharged or weak
battery.
Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
dealer.
Engine turns normally.
• Close fuel valve.
Turn fuel valve to ON position.
• Fuel tank empty o
water-contaminated.
Refill. Siphon and fill with fresh fuel.
• Fuel filter clogged or
water-contaminated.
Clean, check fuel tank for water.
• Fouled/defective spark
plugs.
Replace.
• Misuse of choke.
Use only with cold engine. Replace
spark plugs.
• Fuel flooded engine.
Replace spark plugs.
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