Operating instructions

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Engine Will Not Start
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not turn over.
• Safety lanyard removed.
Install cap over post.
• Burnt fuse on MPEM or in rear
electrical box: battery, starting
system, fuel pump (DI models).
Check wiring then replace fuse(s).
• 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 WATER-FLOODED EN-
GINE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
• Faulty sensor
(RFI and DI models) or MPEM.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Seized engine.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Seized jet pump.
Try to clean. Otherwise, refer to
an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
Engine turns slowly.
• Loose battery cable connections.
Check/clean/tighten.
• Discharged or weak battery.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Worn starter.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
Engine turns normally.
• Closed fuel tank valve
(carburetor-equipped models).
Turn fuel tank valve to ON posi-
tion.
• Fuel tank empty or water-
contaminated.
Refill. Siphon and fill with fresh fu-
el.
• Fuel filter clogged or water-con-
taminated
(carburetor-equipped models).
Clean, check fuel tank for water.
• Fouled/defective spark plugs.
Replace.
• Misuse of choke
(carburetor-equipped models).
Use only with cold engine. Re-
place spark plugs.
• Fuel-flooded engine.
Refer to FUEL-FLOODED EN-
GINE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
• Faulty component in the fuel in-
jection system
(RFI and DI models).
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Burnt fuel pump fuse
(RFI and DI models).
Check wiring then replace fuse.
• Electrical problem
(RFI and DI models).
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
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