Capsized Watercraft; Submerged Watercraft - Sea-doo GTXPRO 130 Series Operator's Manual

SPECIAL PROCEDURES
WARNING
If it is necessary to reach in to re-
move any foreign object caught
in the propulsion system, strictly
observe the following before pro-
ceeding:
– Remove tether cord from the
engine cut-off switch.
– Wait at least 5 minutes.
– Do not press on START/STOP
button. Should the START /
STOP button be pressed, wait
another 5 minutes.

Capsized Watercraft

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.
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 a side bumper rail and
use your weight to rotate the water-
craft 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 engine features a tip-over protec-
tion system (T.O.P.S.
watercraft tips over, the engine is auto-
matically stopped.
When the watercraft is returned to its
normal operating position, the engine
can be started normally.
NOTICE
If the watercraft has been
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
If the engine does not
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.
NOTICE
Never try to crank or start
the engine. Water trapped in intake
manifold would flow towards the
engine and possibly cause severe
engine damage.
Bring the watercraft to an authorized
Sea-Doo dealer as soon as possible to
have it serviced.
NOTICE
The longer the delay be-
fore you have the engine serviced,
the greater the damage to the en-
gine will be.
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