[rclogan]

I have a 97 xp that is newly rebuilt, took it out on the water for the first time 2 days ago. It ran pretty good for about 5 minutes, I stopped to talk with one of the guys I was with and managed to fall of the machine (yes I was sitting still, yea, you dont have to say it I have already heard it) Ski rolled about 1/2 way over (did not overturn) Once I got back on then machine it would not start again.... ended up having to tow it back to shore.....

What could the problem be?

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

does it turn over?

 

[rclogan]

It turns over, wanted to start once or twice but just would not catch... Ended up killing the battery trying to get it to start. I realize this is a pretty generic problem however I dont have the first clue as to where to start.

Thanks for all your help

 

[craig connolly]

Fix you battery problem first, pull your plugs do a compression test! new engines can fail due to assembly error! if all is well start with fresh plugs and make sure you fuel lines are clean to insure proppe fuel delivery!! do this and let me know the results!