Water Flooded Engine
1996 Sea-Doo PWC All Models
General
If engine is water-flooded, it must be serviced within a few hours after the event. Otherwise engine will have to be overhauled.
CAUTION: A water-flooded engine must be properly lubricated, operated then lubricated again, otherwise parts will be seriously damaged.
Procedure
Check fuel and oil reservoirs for water contamination. If necessary, siphon and refill with fresh fluids.
Turn fuel valve to OFF position then drain fuel filter bowl.
Drain bilge if water is present.
Remove spark plug cables and connect them on the grounding device.
WARNING: Never crank engine with spark plugs removed unless spark plug cables are connected to the grounding device.
All Models Except XP
XP Model Only
All Model Remove spark plugs and dry them with a clean cloth. A contact cleaner spray can be used. It m ay be preferable to replace spark plugs. Do NOT install spark plugs on engine.
Crank engine to drain crankcase.
CAUTION: Be careful when cranking engine, water will spray out from spark plug holes.
Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant (P/N 293 600 016) into spark plug holes.
Crank engine again.
Reinstall spark plugs and spark plug cables then safety lanyard cap on switch.
Turn fuel valve to ON position.
Start engine. It may be necessary to use the choke. If engine does not start, repeat previous steps as necessary.
CAUTION: To avoid starting motor overheating, the cranking period should not exceed 5-10 seconds and a rest period of 30 seconds should be observed between cranking cycles.
NOTE: If engine does not start after several attempts, check ignition system for spark occurrence.
Check crankshaft if needed, it can become misaligned or deflected.
After engine has started, spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant through air intake silencer while engine is running.
Run engine until it reaches its normal operating temperature.
CAUTION: Water must be supplied to the engine to avoid overheating.
Updated on: Monday, December 28, 2020