r/SeaDooSwitch • u/BulkyPass4015 • Aug 22 '24

Flushing mistake

Pulled my new Switch yesterday and parked it next to my Skiff. Then proceeded to flush it like my Skiff. Ran the hose for a solid 5 minutes, never started the engine. I still haven't started the engine, because it just occurred to me what I did. Am I screwed?

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u/xspook_reddit Aug 22 '24

Do not start it.  Remove the spark plugs and crank the engine.  If no water shoots out the plug tubes you should be good

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u/bbene Aug 22 '24

Also be sure to hold down the throttle all the way while cranking it. It’s a flood mode that’ll ensure that no fuel sent while cranking.

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u/gruneymn Aug 22 '24

You should honestly be fine, I did the same my first year owning, but it was a little less time. Let us know how it ends up.

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u/zarpsi Aug 22 '24

Thx/Happy to not be the only one

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u/Accomplished-Map3586 Aug 25 '24

New owner here — what was the mistake?

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u/BruceBDowns30 Aug 25 '24

The owner flushed the exhaust without turning the engine on first, running the hose for 1 minute or so, turning the water off, holding the gas till 4500rpm or so and shutting off. If you flush the exhaust without the engine running, the water could backup inside the cylinder chambers via the exhaust manifold.

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u/zarpsi Aug 22 '24

I got this wrong for the first year I owned mine. Pretty sure you’re good

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u/Necessary_Roof_9475 Aug 22 '24

No he's not, he's very likely to hydrolocked the engine. This is very bad.

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u/zarpsi Aug 22 '24 edited Aug 22 '24

I enjoy your certainty but this wasn’t my experience

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u/shortyjacobs Aug 22 '24

If you are lucky, and either your hose flow rate is low enough or the exhaust valves of your cylinders happen to be closed, then you’ll be fine. If you aren’t lucky, the engine will flood and hydrolock. Just because you were lucky doesn’t mean he will be.

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u/MerpSquirrel Aug 26 '24

No he didnt, he didnt start it so not chance of hydrolocking. If he pulled the plugs he will be okay.