Capsized Watercraft; Submerged Watercraft - Sea-doo GTS Operator's Manual

WARNING
When moving the iBR gate using
the iBR override function, ensure
no-one stands near the rear of the
watercraft. Movement of the gate
may squeeze fingers.

Capsized Watercraft

NOTE: Some vehicle safety labels are
not shown on illustrations. For infor-
mation on vehicle safety labels, refer
WATERCRAFT SAFETY LABELS
to
subsection.
The watercraft is designed so that it
should not turn over easily. Two spon-
sons mounted on the side of the hull
assist watercraft stability. If it turns
over, it will remain capsized.
WARNING
When watercraft is capsized, do
not attempt to restart the engine.
Operator and passengers should
always wear approved personal
flotation devices.
To turn the watercraft upright, ensure
the engine is off and the tether cord
is NOT on the engine cut-off switch.
Then grab the inlet grate, step on a
side bumper rail, and use your weight
to rotate the watercraft towards you.
NOTE: A label on the stern near the
flushing connector provides instruc-
tions on how to turn the watercraft
right side up. The label is upside down
so that it can be read when the water-
craft is overturned.
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The 4-TEC™ engine features a tip-over
protection system (T.O.P.S.
the watercraft tips over, the engine is
automatically stopped.
When the watercraft is returned to its
normal operating position, the engine
can be started normally.
NOTICE
capsized for more than 5 minutes,
do not attempt to crank the engine
to avoid water ingestion that would
damage the engine. See an autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
NOTICE
crank, do not attempt to start it any-
more. Otherwise, the engine could
be damaged. See an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
As soon as possible, check for pres-
ence of water in the bilge. Drain as
necessary when back to the shore.

Submerged Watercraft

To limit damages to the engine, per-
form the following procedure as soon
as possible.
Drain bilge.
If it was submerged in salt water, spray
bilge and all components with fresh
water using a garden hose to stop the
salt corroding effect.
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SPECIAL PROCEDURES
If the watercraft has been
If the engine does not
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). When
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