Special Procedures; Jet Pump Water Intake And Impeller Cleaning - BRP SEA-DOO GTI Series 2019 Operator's Manual

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Jet Pump Water Intake and
Impeller Cleaning
WARNING
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is running. Items such as
long hair, loose clothing or per-
sonal flotation device straps can
become entangled in moving
parts.
Weeds, shells or debris can get caught
on the intake grate, drive shaft and/or
impeller. A clogged water intake may
cause troubles such as:
– Cavitation: Engine speed is high
but watercraft moves slowly due to
reduced jet thrust, jet pump compo-
nents may be damaged.
– Overheating: Since the jet pump
operation controls the flow of wa-
ter to cool the exhaust system, a
clogged intake will cause the engine
to overheat and damage engine in-
ternal components.
A weed clogged area can be cleaned as
follows:
WARNING
If it is necessary to reach in to re-
move any foreign object caught in
the propulsion system, the tether
cord MUST BE REMOVED from the
engine cut-off switch
In-Water Cleaning
Rock the watercraft several times.
Most of the time, this should remove
the blockage. Start engine and make
sure watercraft operates properly.
NOTICE
Ensure there is at least
90 cm (3 ft) of water under the low-
est rear portion of the hull when all
passengers are aboard prior to start-
ing the engine. Otherwise damage
to the propulsion system compo-
nents may occur.
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Models with iBR
If the aforementioned method does
not work, the following can be per-
formed:
– With engine running and before ap-
plying throttle, pull the iBR lever in
to select reverse operation and vary
throttle quickly several times.
– Repeat procedure if necessary.
All Models
If system is still blocked, move the wa-
tercraft out of the water for cleaning.
Refer to
ING
.
On-Beach Water Cleaning
The tether cord MUST BE RE-
MOVED from the engine cut-off
switch to prevent accidental en-
gine starting before cleaning the
propulsion system components.
Place a cardboard or a carpet beside
the watercraft to prevent scratching
when turning the watercraft for clean-
ing.
Rotate the watercraft to any side for
cleaning.
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