Polaris 2004 MSX 150 Dipstick Insertion Problem

[mbt]

Was running but check engine light would come on after a 30/40 mpr run and would reset when I restarted. Similar issue with another MSX and it was low on oil. Went back to dock, parked, turned off engine, checked oil. There was oil on the dipstick but when I went to re-insert the dipstick to check level can not insert more than about an inch or two. Ski still tied to dock... Why would a dipstick not go back into oil tank?

[Kosh]

Hi MBT,

You have a loose baffle plate! no big deal- you may be able to get it back in place after you check out the pictures on the link. Something you may want to fix one day.

Cheers
http://www.greenhulk.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78852

[mbt]

Thanks for the input. Looks like something I can not fix until it gets out of the water. There were lots of confused people around when I described my problem. Thanks again for the answer.

[Kosh]

No problems, you should be able to spin it back around into place with a screw driver or something with a point on it. It will not be more than a few mm out of place.
Cheers