Stalls when I give it gas

[Betsy Kennedy]

I have a 1996 Seadoo Challenger that was running fine until today. It will only run if I don't give it any gas. As soon as I give it gas, it shuts down. I can put it into forward, neutral & reverse just fine. I just can't give it gas. Yesterday was the first day at had it in the water this year. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Carb rebuild time?

 

[4x15mph]

Agree. Carb rebuild, fresh gas, new plugs, or air/fuel (choke)

 

[Speedling]

Pull the plugs and see if it's flooding or runnin way lean when throttle opens.

Carb rebuild.

 

[Big Shasta]

If you have old (especially ethanol E10 gas) in there, clean out the tank and lines before your rebuild. Hate ethanol....destroyer of fuel systems.

 

[Betsy Kennedy]

Thanks guys!! Any idea the company at a new carb?????

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

That is a sure sign of fuel starvation, it could be a clogged fuel line" SEA DOO HAD A BIG ISSUE WITH BAD FUEL LINES" or a bad fuel pump or pulse tube that operates the pump or air leaking into the suction side of the fuel system, or a lack of proper fuel tank venting.