We picked it up from the dealer Saturday and took it out for the first time Sunday. There is oil splatter around one of the cylinders. I know it limits itself during the break-in period. What they found was one of the cylinders had lost compression. As soon as you give it throttle it bogs out and dies. Do not mix oil brands. it runs good initially, but it seems like the longer you go, it starts to bog down, then it wont go over 5 or 10 mph. Had to tow it back in to dock. it runs good initially, but it seems I have a 98 seadoo gti. Did you receive any transfer of knowledge from the previous owner especially concerning the carbs. In one instance, I noticed that turning off the engine and restarting it clears some of the break in limitations. No gree gooze, Yeah, I agree with Ck. Add that up, and we're looking at shop costs of around $820: No, look at the picture in post #10, his is a 1997 XP, not a 1998, not a Limited. If you want to increase your defenses against a broad range of things that can go wrong, consider a bilge float and bilge alarm/indicator, and possibly more bilge pump power. With most boats, it isn't necessary to have ear protection while you're out on the water. 95 GTX was going full speed, and has been fine all summer. Wonder whether you have changed the fuel lines yet, to save future problems. Would not go past 20 mph. JavaScript is disabled. Ok, when I bought my XP in Jan and lake tested it it ran perfectly, I have since then in the last couple months replaced the wear ring and all the fuel lines, I did make certain that the lines were put back into the correct spots, I also pulled 1 of the carbs apart (the FWD one) to check the screens and they were clean, I could not get the aft carb apart to check cause the screws were on too . Replaced all the fuel lines, rebuilt the carbs, new oil tank, new fuel filter. Although its possible. Lol that is not the case. #2. all i know is seadoos have a lot of . I wouldn't use Seafoam in it but that's not your problem. We are using the regular key. And your dealer should be ashamed of themselves for charging you $40 when your ski is under warranty. We are delighted you have found your way to the best Jet Boaters Forum on the internet! Can be done either way. Strange thing is it started acting like this immediately after launching. At some point, I thought my ski had a serious issue but the service at BRP told me that it was normal on this model. If your carbs won't hold pressure then they will suck air from wherever they leak. If the engine is bogging then go through the fuel system making sure you replace the fuel selector valve with new OEM. Before doing anything, do a compression test to confirm what shape the motor may be in and what you have to work with. WOT should be between 4400 - 4800 RPM's Here are a few things I could think of that might be wrong: 1. IT IS FREE! Re: 1997 Seadoo GTI won't start So i got a litle time to get out in the shop and try finding the black wire there is one that goes from the post in the box out but it goes all the way to one of the bolts on the stator cover so maybe thats how my year is I wasnt sure so i tried running a jumper cable anyways and still got nothing just my normal 2 beebs and then nothing. After getting out into the river it just wouldnt go I realized something was wrong. Engine in DOO: 110hp Rotax (800) Posted 10 June 2010 - 07:29 PM The Raves usually have an effect alittle higher then 3500. Did you receive any transfer of knowledge. Then tried to WOT and there it was. 2000 Seadoo Islandia with Mercury M2 V6 240hp EFI engine Problems! Spent the day on the lake breaking in the new SeaDoo when after the first hour all of a sudden the 2018 GTI 90 Base wont go o we 5 mph. Never sat in water. 1997 GTX Sea-Doo normally hits top speed at about 60 mph haven't had it out for a couple years and now it hits 40 mph and dies down almost as if there's a governor on it. never heard of issues of the solas props. Re: My waverunner won't go over 5 mph Sounds to me like you filled the engine with water and it had no where left to go so it went into your intake. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You must log in or register to reply here. Help! Also, the gas could be stale or contaminated, or the fuel line may be clogged. All Material Copyright 2009 Watercraft Superstore. We are using the regular key. The manual says break in period is 10 hours, a lot of people on the forums say 5 hours. var sc_security="4bca0001"; Current machines being parted out -=click below for pictures=- PM for availability & pricing, If this is your first visit, be sure to I was just having the same problem with my wife's ski and thanks to all the great suggestion from guy's on here I got it figured out. but would that have any negative effect ??? Hopefully, I should be back in the water by next weekend. It's $98 to diagnose the problem, $98 per hour labor, $127.01 for each fuel injector (60E-13761-10-00) and $4.37 for the O-Ring ( 60E-14147-00-00 ). Any thoughts???? You might want to check if there is side to side movement of the shaft. We picked it up from the dealer Saturday and took it out for the first time Sunday. I just pulled the pump out of my 97 GSX. I saw a similar issue on an older GTI 155 (I think it was a 2008). I actually have a thread open on that other forum as well, figure the more the merrier. Did you measure the prop to wear ring clearance when the pumps were off? However the impeller looks good so I just ordered a new wear ring and also a pump oil change kit. We hung around the marina for a little then headed out into the river. When the engine will rev full rpms and the ONLY problem is lack of speed/bite/hole shot, this indicates cavitation, the most common cause of this is impeller and wear ring damage - check for gouges, cracks, bent, etc to wear ring and impeller, check pump housing not . Any ideas? Won't go over 30mph. It will only go 5mph because you can not give it any throttle without bogging out. This thread is almost two years old, I think you would have better results starting your own. Any idea what is going on or what to start looking at? All times are GMT-5. You are certainly cavitating. It will start up fine, but once it gets above 10MPH, like you are goin to cruise on a plane, it's like it's not getting gas. Low Oil Pressure. Finally, a faulty starter could also be why you can't start your Sea-Doo. We didn't hit any weeds or anything, we were in the middle of the lake when it started dying. Not on L Mode . Posted 14 July 2009 - 10:06 AM. Poke around and let me know what you see. Rolls over some times and Acts like the battery is dead but its fully charged, 1995 GTX will run fine only outside the water, Oil and water milkshake from sparkplug holes. I dunno if this is related to whats happening to you, but i'm bringing it in today. 1998 GTX LIMITED ran for 20-30min then died from 4000 rpm. Or is it bogging? The wear ring is an aftermarket White wear ring not the OEM Seadoo Gray/blue one. SeaDoo Year 1997 Boat Model Other Boat Length PWC Apr 12, 2017 #1 My jetski ran fine for a few hours yesterday, then suddenly lost power. Seems to rev up and start moving fine but right at 5 mph it refuses to go any faster. Then all of a sudden jumped up to 40mph (fastest speed ive been getting recently). Get a 2022 personal watercraft or SWITCH now with these amazing financing and coverage offers. the mystery is solved. BUY DIRECT DISCOUNT PRICE EVERY DAY ON EVERY ITEM ! It's now! There is oil splatter around one of the cylinders. Re: 1995 seadoo GTX won't go faster than 10-15 mph. which is beter than 30 mphlook at exhaust for small leaks ( motor wont run well on exhaust gas), check intake hoses for boost leak.if its that new try and get another if they cant fix itwhat state are you in ? The first year out, my dad managed to suck up a rock and broke the wear ring. Went out twice last weekend and ran like a champ for several hours each day. While in the no wake zone I noticed it wouldnt really get going. First suspect would be the wear ring. I have a 98 seadoo gti. I do believe I took it apart and cleaned it though. Starting at $16,499. JavaScript is disabled. See promotions. Always glad to help! Went through the entire machine. new read more Jeremy R. 5,362 satisfied customers Hello, I have a 1995 seadoo gtx that i just bought, the old 2021 Spark 3Up 90HP won't go over 5mph My girlfriend and I just bought a 2021 spark 3Up 90HP. Runs same with fuel selector on normal or reserve. I have a 1999 xl1200 and I bought it a little over a month ago and it ran alright when i bought it, got it up a little past 50 mph but when i would first start to ride it, it would bog down when accelerating at low speeds, the problem go worse and now it bogs down so much it wont go over 10 mph, I am pretty sure it is the carburetor, I did a compression check and it was 117 in all 3 cylinders . Drove 3 miles; when restarted engine sounded like it was revving, put into gear & even with accelerator pedal to floor would not go above 10 MPH, usually staying at 5 MPH for 3 mile trip home. i know there was a recent recall on the jet ski. 1995 seadoo GTX won't go faster than 10-15 mph. Because life's more fun on the water! okay I sill start with the list of replacements. This watercraft is one of the easiest ways to get into the musclecraft scene. We hung around the marina for a little then headed out into the river. Fouled plugs maybe? Plug wires are new. That one looks pretty clean on the outside. You should be under warranty, and spent a lot of money with them. Thanks for everyone's help. I checked the pop off pressure and it was good. 6.6.2017 Charles Car Specialist Same in sport or regular mode. JavaScript is disabled. Posted by Anonymous on Nov 03, 2012 Anonymous Nov 04, 2012 I'm not happy with how the service department is treating me at my dealership so I called a different dealer and they said they could make sure it has the correct firmware and reflash the keys for $40 bucks. They take the motor out and send it to a company in Florida and get a rebuilt motor. I suspect those "couple of dings" are a bit worse then you imagine. After 13 hours of use now we are only getting 45 mph out of it. JavaScript is disabled. There could be many reasons why your Sea-Doo won't start. JJinSC Well-Known Member May 17, 2020 #2 Try pumping the throttle in slow increments to get past big. Idles and stars fine. I like doing it while running but if you check it without running, run it for about a minute before to make sure the fuel system is primed and full. what else could be wrong with it i should look for? But it was going to be around $2000 at the dealership. That is not a 98xp limited. He posted the picture while I was replying. This page was generated at 05:38 AM. this is my first post. Vacuum leak (I sprayed starting fluid around base gasket and it never slowed the motor) 3. If it is only going 10-20mph at high RPMs that sounds like cavitation. Some history I had some recent issues where I sucked up rocks so I changed the Prop to a brand new Solas prop and new wear ring. If it is only going 10-20mph at high RPMs that sounds like cavitation. Maybe your rave valves need a good cleaning and/or servicing? You may have toasted a piston. Usually comes with a 1 year warrenty but you can get a 2 year warrenty for a little more. Full throttle would kill it. If that tests ok, Primary area of concern if you do not want to toast the engine, is the fuel delivery system and using the right oil. It was stored covered in a heated garage. var sc_invisible=1; Unless the carb kit came with an accelerator pump diaphragm then no I didn't replace it. 2000 seadoo challenger 2000 wont take off or rev out. The gas is still from when I winterized it and is only 1/4 tank down. So it sounds like the carbs and accelerator pump have to come off. It will want to do this if the accelerator pump circuit is not functioning properly. He started and ran it on the trailer and said after the fogging oil burned off it ran fine. Might want to clean connecter at MPEM. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. key or ECM issues - A 2-second beep every 15 minutes interval: Engine management system or iBR faults - A 2-second beep every 5 minutes interval: Low fuel or fuel sensor issues I attached a picture and can add more if needed. And check the motor mounts. how do the springs and guillotine look? Any ideas on things to check? it's really weird. JavaScript is disabled. Membership allows you to ask questions (no matter how mundane), meet up with other jet boaters, see full images (not just thumbnails), browse the member map and qualifies you for members only discounts offered by vendors who run specials for our members only! I checked nothing was in the intake by the impeller? Using a mirror look down the throats of the carbs as you squeeze the throttle. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Have you checked the throttle cable? Well-Known Member. When was the last time they were rebuilt? Could be worth looking into. My jetski ran fine for a few hours yesterday, then suddenly lost power. Check your carbs and flame resistant filters and dry them. This page was generated at 05:38 AM. Tach is off All the motor info is in my signature No there is no hole, just a bad picture at night. I read other posts that it is either something stuck in pump or wear ring but seems strange it ran before with no issues. The springs and guillotine look fine to me but I am far from knowing what to look for. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Possible causes could relate to electrical issues like problems with the spark plugs, fuses, battery, wires and connections. Before running it anymore, replace any old gray tempo fuel lines and rebuild the carbs ( sticky how-to is on this forum) . Take air box off the carbs. When you rebuilt your carbs did you check pop off pressure. The engine 7.15.2020 Ted G. Marine Mechanic 4,761 Satisfied Customers How are you doing I have a 2015 season txt x 260 and it's 8.11.2017 Charles Car Specialist 5,752 Satisfied Customers Bought a used 99 3 seat seadoo 800cc. Re: Boat won't go faster than 10 mph won't plane off. JavaScript is disabled. I also noted that during the first 5 minutes starting from cold state, it will not go faster than 5 mph but you should be able to go faster after 5 minutes. #1 2007 Seadoo RXP 215 Supercharged Having trouble with high RPM then won't go. Jet ski acceleration problems are usually caused by one of the following issues: Low RPM Mode is Active/Learning Key Used. Take out on water and run for a while. I checked it against my other Seadoo that works perfect and has no noticeable gap at all. Sea doo spark. 1 2 3 Next K kilabez0 Member Jul 7, 2017 #1 Bought it last year 2000 GTX 951. They don't even mess with doing a top end anymore. Please consider Signing Up so that you can enjoy all the features and offers on the forum. Was told it ran great. I run my seadoo 2 stroke questions by. 2008 Speedster 150 Supercharged WOT RPM and Speed. My 1996 Seadoo Speeadster wont go over 10 mph feels like clutch is slipping, it revs so fest to 8000 rpm but just wont move. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things! http://www.facebook.com/twinlakesjetskirepair, If this is your first visit, be sure to Nothing in impeller. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I found a local guy to do the top end for $1100. You have something else major wrong. In fact, it was it's debut that year. First suspect would be the wear ring. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I own a 1998 Sea Doo GTI that I bought used in 2006 with only 90 hours. It comes with a powerful supercharged 230-hp Rotax engine and it is now equipped with the exclusive LinQ Quick-Attach System for cargo and an optional 100W Bluetooth Audio System. Thanks in advance for your help. See my follow-up. Hello, Thank you for allowing me to assist you, my name is ***** ***** I will be happy to assist you with your concern today. 07-22-2013, 12:23 PM #4 MattL Does not have to be fast, you just want the engine to get to operating temperature to "steam off" any moisture, while running lubricates it all. Happens sometimes on two strokes especially if you have oil injection. Is the engineer revving at high RPMs when only doing 10mph? It was a genuine mikuni carb kit too. Was a compression test done? Had this issue on a Yamaha 2 stroke. After 13 hours of use now we are only getting 45 mph out of it. The bellow was fine. I don't know very much about engines. My wave runner had similar issues. What lines could possible be mixed up that it ran fine on the trailer but not in the water? Cobra jet steering puts you in control at any speed, from docking to wide open throttle even during rapid deceleration, in forward and reverse. i cant imagine losing a whole 15 mph due to altitude. I've had my Ultra LX for about a month and a half now never a problem. One name , 5 us patents 6561858, 6702630, 8425269, 10259552 and 10843778. I didn't want to leave fuel in it over the winter but he insisted. Anything below 120psi and it is rebuild time. !. Resolved, I ordered a new OEM wear ring, greyish purple from, 2018 Seadoo GTX 155 (75Hrs) Only Goes 40 Mph. Clean and inspect fuel vents. if one is silver you sucked in water and lost compression in that cylinder, my guess is you lost a cylinder but it's just a guess based on the limited info, spark plugs are the report card for a 2 stroke. Idles and stars fine. Especially, in regards to the service history? Only going 5mph at full throttle isn't your accelerator pump. No i - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. According to my dad as soon as he gave it any throttle it would just bog out and die. You're telling me pumping the throttle while not running will spray gas into the carb through the a pump nozzle??? You are using an out of date browser. No warning lights come on on the display either. Strangely enough my neighbor bought a Wake edition and it didn't lock him. Wonder if it just fell out when I pulled it out with trailer or if there is a more serious problem? It's always worked great summer, after summer. Switched users on the fly, and it stopped accelerating above 10-15 MPH at full throttle. Secondaries aren't fully opening in the carb 2. You should experience variable speeds (like speed drops or max speed of 30 mph). It was the plugs. Had to get a new top end. Electrical Issues. If it clears and goes, this could be your problem. Even if you have a new battery or you're sure the battery is charged, a dead battery is the most common problem that occurs at the start of every summer season. From your original post, it sounds like you just bought this ski. : "http://www. Good luck. https://jetboaters.net/threads/basic-information-about-the-various-options-from-cobra-jet-steering-llc.16857/, BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVE OUR. Took the covers off the rave valve and one of them has a lot of oil under it and one does not. So do your research all aftermarket steering systems are not alike. Max RPMs were 7800 and max speed of 68 mph, but starting last week it will not rev past 6800 with max speed of 62 mph. Click here to visit the web site. Hopefully, it looks and is as good in the hull. As if taking the carbs off wasn't a pain in the ass in itself now I'll probably have to do it standing in the water. I let go of the gas, the engine dies. Where I launched there are not rocks or weeds just fresh water. check out the. You can also get the engine warm, cut the ski off and work the throttle 20-30 times, then try starting it back up, if it starts without having to hold the throttle wide open the accell pumps are not working. Its brand new had 0H0M when put into the water. Test your cylinder compression. Seems to run well, not missing, no warning lights. Greetings!! Looked like the spark plugs were wet, so I waited 30 minutes, then tried it again. Whether youre riding a ski or a boat, we want to hear from you! other than clogged accelerator nozzles which i doubt. Select the Sea-Doo you would like to build. i have a 98 seadoo bombardier xp, just bought it. Do not let it sit untill that is done. 2012 seadoo wont go past 40 or 6000 rpms 05-23-2018, 06:29 PM . If the Tuned pipe is leaking severely that can also affect performance. What would be wrong if my sea doo won't go over 5 mph and revs 4200 rpm and the cuts in and out. Went out twice last weekend and ran like a champ for several hours each day. I just bought a 97 seadoo without taking it out on the water. (It also gets rid of this banner!) "statcounter.com/counter/counter.js'>"); JavaScript is disabled. For what it's worth, I have a 2000 GTI and I had a simular situation happen to me. Internal carb filters clean? This is our first jet ski. Like I said earlier mine was easy to get past the flat spot when the accelerator pump was not working and would run fine all the way to 60mph. Did the dealer even take a look at it? about our model specific steering systems and the different upgrades available for them. He put it in the water and it wouldn't go over 5mph without bogging out. You are right for the computer controlled break-in, it unlocks at a maximum of 10 hours (mine unlocked at about 7 hours). I bought these skis used and apparently it had been a long time since it was replaced. You are using an out of date browser. Warranty. We have members with boats from all the major manufacturers including Yamaha, Seadoo, Scarab and Chaparral. Making jet boats steer and drivers smile since 2001. Unfortunately it did involve pulling the carbs out again. Yes, running out of the water tells you nothing other than it runs. First time in the water this year and wont go over 5mph. Some history I had some recent issues where I sucked up rocks so I changed the Prop to a brand new Solas prop and new wear ring. However, last night was our second time out on the water and after 30 minutes and 3/4 of the way to our destination the jet ski was acting like someone was giving it gas, then letting go of the throttle, giving it gas, letting go, etc. 1. then bringing it back in it would not reach 10 mph.on way back to shore. i'm having a problem with my 2003 seadoo GTX di where it sputters and cant go over 20 mph or 5000 rpm when it's top speed is around 50 mph. It wont go over 10 miles per hour in water. I would have noticed but my sister was riding for first time and did not notice as she was idling out past the 5mph zone. Now that you have flooded the cylinders I would do a Compression check. check out the. How would you do it without running? Wrong Fuel. You are using an out of date browser. I also noted that during the first 5 minutes starting from cold state, it will not go faster than 5 mph but you should be able to go faster after 5 minutes. Find out what kind the PO was using and either keep using (if it is the right kind) or drain the system and replace with correct kind. looks pretty similar to mine. So what's to lose? This time it happened to me. My wife and I just got a new 2019 GTI SE 155. Cleaned carbs, good fule, compression is 150 on both, The prop had a rope tangled in it when i bought it, cut that out and checked the wear ring and carbin seal. (i also have the learning key) Anyway, i called my dealership this morning and they have no idea why it is not letting me hit the 60 mph and getting the full power. Thanks for the input, I will check tonight when I get home. You are using an out of date browser. A dead battery is the most common reason for a jet ski not starting. It may not display this or other websites correctly. What color are the fuel lines? I tried taking it out it would not go over 20 mph at high rpms . 2020 GTX won't rev past 6800 RPM The PWC has been awesome up til now, it has about 14 hours. Answered by All Around Tech in 5 mins 13 years ago All Around Tech Auto Mechanic 5,748 satisfied customers http://www.seadooforum.com/showthreel-Delivery-Problems-low-revs-bogging-surging. It would eventually start after approximately 30 minutes. I wasnt sure if this was normal for the break in period or not. Starts no problem and is running great not missing at all but still not going any speed. Engine in DOO: Mercury M Jet Drive 240 EFI. It revs up normally but just doesn't seem to have much power. Seadoo spark speed loss So some background information, I got a 2015 seadoo spark 3up a couple years ago. I ordered a wear ring this morning. It is backfiring a little bit. Actually once you have the airbox off you can just feel for the nozzle, then work the throttle a couple of times and see if it wets your finger. Went out yesterday and when you give it full throttle it just Rev's all the way to 8500 and won't go over 10 MPH. 1. So i guess im wondering do i need to be putting a high altitude impeller on? The regular key was only allowing it to go in the 40s (can't recall exactly) and we took his ski to the dealer and they reprogrammed the key and he was able to get full speed out of it again. It turned out to be the wear ring, it was pretty much completely gone. Did the same after getting it back on the trailer and didnt notice anything either. Take the care now and you'll get a lot more from the craft. I have also gotten under the machine and the impeller and wear ring still look brand new so im not thinking it is anything mechanical.. Any help is appreciated. I'd hope they'd give better service. look at your plugs if one is damaged or the end is closed you may have lost a piston what color are they ? Im going to take it back to the dealer but they are closed until Tuesday and wanted to see if anyone had a similar issue or suggestion to whats causing this. I'm thinking something might be stuck in the fuel filter? It restarted then repeated died about 2 min later. i think i might do that. im not an expert and hopefully someone else will chime in, but is the pump still sealed correctly meaning maybe it came loose? Couple clarifications: Is this a '98 XP or an XP Limited? (i also have the learning key) Anyway, i called my dealership this morning and they have no idea why it is not letting me hit the 60 mph and getting the full power. You might want to check out this thread if you still have grey fuel lines. Also, replace inline oil filter. All the small engine work I've done over the years I would assume it needs a carb cleaning. The wear ring was in pieces, completely shattered! "https://secure." So he could only barely putt it across the entire lake to our mooring. For future reference, the ethanol in the gas is the culprit of the gaskets going so fast and adding Marine Stabil will correct this problem and keep them from drying out so fast. If anything below the waterline breaks, it's the bilge alarm that will alert you and buy you time to address before it's too late to enjoy the rest of your day with minimal expense to repair. Should be 150psi. I did notice a gap between the wear ring and prop but that was there after the first day I used it last weekend. You are using an out of date browser. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Choose your colors, trim and package options to price out your desired Sea-Doo model with the app! My 1996 Seadoo Speeadster wont go over 10 mph feels like clutch is slipping, it revs so fest to 8000 rpm but just wont move. You should experience variable speeds (like speed drops or max speed of 30 mph). I switched it over from on to reserve, didn't help. It revs up normally but just doesn't seem to have much power. I went out riding yesterday, and when i got out it wouldnt go over 20mph, WEIRD. This is why we tell everyone that a proper winterizing process is vital. Cobra Jet Steering: Think CJS for the BEST Jet Boat Steering mods and EZ Locks. kilabez0 Jul 7, 2017 Not open for further replies. Warm up is around 5000 rpm but in forward only hits around 3000 wide open. . Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case with Jet boats. Written by ppguide Boat Jet Ski. It revs up and the RPMs climb but the ski doesnt move above 5MPH. Well, on the GTI 90 2018, yes, the computer controls the break in period. Would not go past 20 mph. Went through the entire machine. Just cleaned carbs. Replaced all the fuel lines, rebuilt the carbs, new oil tank, new fuel filter. Timing is off 4. All Material Copyright 2009 Watercraft Superstore. Can i use carb cleaner? Another seized motor thread! Check it and the impellor for damage and make sure the clearance is within specifications. Upgrade to a new Sea-Doo personal watercraft for the new riding season! Will flushing the system with the water hose and forgot to turn watetroff first cylinders had water in them i got it to run . There is only one 1998 XP and it is the "Limited" which is just a marketing term. "); This is our first jet ski. 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