Operating instructions
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O.P.A.S. System Faults
Abnormal Noise From Propulsion System
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Watercraft is more
responsive than usual
while turning.
• Side vanes do not go up while
watercraft is at speed.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
Watercraft pulls on one
side.
• One side vane does not go up
while watercraft is at speed.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
O.P.A.S. side vanes
do not go up while
watercraft is at speed.
• Clogged filter, square rings dam-
aged, leakage in hoses or me-
chanical malfunction.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
O.P.A.S. side vanes
do not go down while
engine is at idle.
• Broken spring inside side vane
cylinder.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Cavitation.
• Weeds or debris jammed around
impeller.
Clean and check for damage.
• Damaged impeller shaft or drive
shaft.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
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