Lawdawg

I need a little help. I just purchased a 97 Sea doo Xp. The ski will start on land and idle just fine but when I put it in the water it wont start. It will try to start but will never get going. If I start it on my trailer and keep the engine running I can ride it as long as I'm giving it a little gas. Any ideas???

mazdaboi

throttle cable may need to be tightened, as well as the idle set a little bit higher (turn the adjuster slightly to let it rev idle at maybe 50 RPM more. cant really tell exactly, but doesnt hurt to try)

do you have a flush kit? To make sure your getting water to the engine to cool it. Rule of thumb is without a flush kit, dont keep the ski running out of the water for more then 15-20 seconds at a time. (heats up too quick)

Ill keep thinking of ideas on whats going on....

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1996 TS 770

Lawdawg

Yes I do have a flush kit on it. I will check the throttle cable and bump up the idle and see what happens. THANKS!

dooinit in fl

Also check your fuel filters, in the water and the jetpump drawing water a fuel restriction will cause this. Just on a flush kit, the engine is not "under a load" so it is easier to idle.

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94 GTX
00 GSX RFI
04 GTI-LE RFI
99 Yamaha 1200XLT Limited
99 Speedster SK Twin Rotax

JUST-IN-TIME

is that carbed
if so better rebuild them before a motor blow up

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Lawdawg

Okay, I replaced all the fuel lines and cleaned the fuel filter. I also bumped the rpm's up. (It was way too low). I also put a fuel additive in just incase the gas was bad. When I put it in the water it started right up and no problems. Thanks guys!!!

dooinit in fl

Enjoy!!!!!

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94 GTX
00 GSX RFI
04 GTI-LE RFI
99 Yamaha 1200XLT Limited
99 Speedster SK Twin Rotax

mazdaboi

glad you got it running good!

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1996 TS 770