2011 GTS 130 Neutral/Idle Speed

[djwilli]

I recently purchased a new SeaDoo GTS 130. I knew that it was the base model and that it did not have the brake and reverse. The problem I have, is that there is not neutral that I can find and the idle speed is 4 mph. At 4 mph and no neutral, it is difficult to park the PWC. I have never owned a PWC and maybe this is just the way it is supposed to be, but does not seem right. Does anyone know if there is a neutral or a way to reduce the idle speed?

 

[soccerdan90]

Thats just how they are. You will get used to it.

 

[Trapperdog]

I have similar question. I am new to this forum and new to jet skiing. I have two 2008 GTI's and they idle at 1800 rpm. This seems awfully high and I agree, it makes it hard to maneuver in tight spaces and leaves a noticeable wake in no wake areas. Plus it seems like it wastes gas at such a high idle. I use the neutral/reverse lever to slow it down but that gets tiresome on long, slow, no wake rides, mostly because the handle for reverse is not very ergonomically designed. I am guessing the high rpm is to keep the impeller moving fast enough to maneuver the ski and maybe not bog down the engine? Can the idle be turned down a little?

 

[South Creek]

That's just how they are, why?

 

[wake155]

You just have to get used to it. There is no way to adjust idle as the computer controls the idle RPM

 

[Mr. Howard]

The GTS is the base model and no you cannot slow the idle, and there is no neutral. That's how they can produce and sell at a lower cost.

1800 is a normal idle, and I've never had trouble maneuvering in "tight spaces".

 

[Coastiejoe]

I have never owned a Jet Ski that didn't have so neutral. If it is not electronic, then there is normally a lever on the left side so that you can still continue to work the throttle.

Here is your owners manual...
http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/...-0946b06db4d9&brands=seadoo,sportboat&type=og