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Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power
Watercraft Engine Cannot Run Above Idle Speed
Watercraft Can Not Reach Top Speed
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• Weak spark.
Refer to engine MISFIRES, RUNS
IRREGULARLY.
• Incorrect fuel mixture
(carburetor-equipped models).
Refer to engine MISFIRES, RUNS
IRREGULARLY.
• Water in fuel or injection oil.
Siphon and replace.
Overheated engine. See engine OVERHEATS.
• Clogged injectors
(RFI and DI models).
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Low fuel pressure
(RFI and DI models).
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
• Stuck RAVE valves
(if so equipped).
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
• The monitoring system put the
watercraft in limp home mode
due to a component malfunc-
tion (DI models).
Try removing and reinstalling the
safety lanyard on its post. Refer
to an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Cavitation.
• Jet pump water intake clogged.
Clean.
• Damaged impeller.
Replace. Refer to an authorized
SEA-DOO dealer.
• The safety lanyard used purpose-
ly does not allow watercraft top
speed (DI models).
Use a safety lanyard that allows to
reach the top speed.
• The monitoring system put the
watercraft in limp home mode
due to a component malfunc-
tion (DI models).
Release throttle so that engine
returns to idle speed. Refer to an
authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
O.P.A.S. side vanes
(if so equipped) 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
(if so equipped) do not
go down while engine is
at idle.
• Broken spring inside side vane
cylinder.
Refer to an authorized SEA-DOO
dealer.
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