Submerged Watercraft; Water-Flooded Engine; Towing The Watercraft In Water - Sea-doo GTI Series Operator's Manual

side of the hull assist watercraft stabil-
ity. If it turns over, it will remain cap-
sized.
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 D.E.S.S. key
is NOT on its post then grab the inlet
grate, step on bumper rail and use your
weight to rotate the watercraft in any
direction.
NOTE: A label on the LH side of the
stern provides instructions on how
to turn the watercraft right side up.
The label is upside down so that it can
be read when the watercraft is over-
turned.
The 4-TEC™ engine features a tip-over
protection system (T.O.P.S.
watercraft tips over, engine is automat-
ically stopped, then a valve is closed to
prevent engine oil to flow back in in-
take system.
When watercraft is returned to its nor-
mal operating position, engine can
then be started normally.
NOTICE
If watercraft has been
capsized for more than 5 minutes,
do not attempt to crank engine to
avoid water ingestion that would
damage the engine. See an autho-
rized Sea-Doo dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
NOTICE
If engine does not crank,
do not attempt to start engine any-
more. Otherwise
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.
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engine could
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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.
NOTICE
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and may cause severe dam-
age to the engine.
Bring the watercraft to be serviced by
an authorized Sea-Doo dealer as soon
as possible.
NOTICE
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage to the en-
gine will be.

Water-Flooded Engine

NOTICE
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and may cause severe dam-
age to the engine.
Bring the watercraft to be serviced by
an authorized Sea-Doo dealer as soon
as possible.
NOTICE
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage to the en-
gine will be. Failure to have the en-
gine properly serviced may cause
severe engine damage.
Towing the Watercraft in
Water
Special precautions should be taken
when towing a Sea-Doo watercraft in
water.
The maximum recommended towing
speed is 24 km/h (15 MPH).
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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