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  • Page 1 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 2 CANADA J0E 2L0 The following trademarks are property of Bombardier Inc.: SEA-DOO ® ® Bombardier Lube Sea-Doo Jet Pump Synthetic Oil Sea-Doo Synthetic Grease ® Gelcote is a trademark of Gelcote International Litho’d in Canada (SMO-9701 PRM) ® *Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
  • Page 3 Doin'it on your new Sea-Doo Watercraft Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Sea-Doo personal watercraft. Whether you are an experienced boater or are new to the sport of boating, we ask you to take the time to view the videocassette provided with the watercraft, to read this Operator’s Guide , the safety handbook and familiarize yourself with...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________ FOREWORD ................SAFETY WARNING..............LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............NORTH AMERICA .................. THE 1997 BOMBARDIER WATERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY (NORTH AMERICA)........REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION......... LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ........WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION ..........Hull Identification Number..............Engine Identification Number ..............COMPONENT FUNCTIONS ............
  • Page 5 Stopping/Docking ................... Beaching....................Shutting Off the Engine................POST-OPERATION CARE............General Care................... Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water ......... Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication ..... SPECIAL PROCEDURES............. Engine Overheating................Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning........Capsized Watercraft ................Submerged Watercraft................

  • Page 6: Foreword

    WARRANTY section in this Guide, models or equipment without incur- or an authorized SEA-DOO dealer. ring obligation. This Guide uses the following sym- The illustrations show the typical con- bols to emphasize particular informa- struction of the different assemblies tion.

  • Page 7: Safety Warning

    SAFETY WARNING ____________________________ To fully appreciate the pleasures, Operator and passenger(s) should enjoyment and excitement of boat- wear suitable eye and body protec- ing there are some basic rules that tion, as well as deck shoes or boo- MUST be observed and followed by ties.
  • Page 8 Ensure that all passengers know Always keep in mind that as the how to reboard the craft from the throttle lever is released to idle po- water. sition, less directional control is available. To turn the craft, both Always have an observer while steering and throttle are necessary.
  • Page 9 Lifting the craft requires special equipment and experience. Do not attempt to lift the craft without such experience or equipment. Respect the safety and comfort of your passenger(s) and persons be- ing towed on skis or other water toys. Always carry the regulatory required safety items on board.

  • Page 10: List Of Distributors

    Phone: (709) 634-3533 FAX: (709) 634-2444 If your SEA-DOO requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized SEA-DOO dealer. Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase. If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the service manager or owner of the SEA-DOO dealership.

  • Page 11: The 1997 Bombardier Watercraft Limited Warranty (North America)

    FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for commercial use owners. All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized SEA-DOO dealer at the time of delivery of the new and unused SEA-DOO, carry the same Warran- ty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO watercraft.
  • Page 12 OUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Neither the distributor, any authorized SEA-DOO dealer nor any other person has been authorized to make any affirmation, representation or warranty other than those contained in this warranty, and if made, such affirmation, representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other person.

  • Page 13: Registration Number Location

    Due to space availability for proper display of registration number, refer to follow- ing illustrations for location. The registration number must appear on each side of the watercraft. F01L4GL SP SERIES 1. Registration number location F02L1DL GTS MODEL 1. Registration number location...
  • Page 14 F05L02L HX MODEL 1. Registration number location F06A0BL GS SERIES 1. Registration number location www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 15 F07A08L GTI/GTX MODELS 1. Registration number location F08A01L XP MODEL 1. Registration number location www.SeaDooManuals.net...

  • Page 16: Location Of The Important Labels

    LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ____________________________ Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft. F01L6SL SP SERIES F02L2AL GTS MODEL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 17 KEEP CLEAR. in front of a boat. KEEP RIGHT. F01L6TL SP MODEL WARNING REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD Read all warning labels, Operator Guide, Safety Handbook before operation. Severe injury or death can result from ignoring warnings or through improper use of this watercraft.
  • Page 18 WARNING REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD Read all warning labels, Operator Guide & Safety Handbook before operation. Severe injury or death can result from ignoring warnings or through improper use of this watercraft. THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS WATERCRAFT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEED THAT OF OTHER WATERCRAFT YOU MAY HAVE OPERATED.
  • Page 19 WARNING NOT A GRAB HANDLE USE REVERSE ONLY AT VERY LOW SPEED REVERSE F02L2GY - CAUTION USE ONLY BOMBARDIER ROTAX SYNTHETIC TWO-STROKE OIL. ASH FREE-BIODEGRADABLE SPEC. CEC L-33A-82. F01L83Y SPX MODEL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 20 F06A09L TYPICAL — GS MODEL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 21 F07A06L TYPICAL — GTI/GTX MODELS www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 22 F08L03L TYPICAL — XP MODEL "THIS BOAT IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION: Fuel System Safe Loading - CAUTION Flotation Display of Capacity Information Powered Ventilation USE ONLY BOMBARDIER ROTAX SYNTHETIC AS AUTHORIZED BY U.S.
  • Page 23 WARNING REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD Read all warning labels, Operator Guide, & Safety Handbook before operation. Severe injury or death can result from ignoring warnings or through improper use of this watercraft. • Check throttle & steering operation before starting engine. •...
  • Page 24 WARNING REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD Read all warning labels, Operator Guide, & Safety Handbook port before operation. Severe injury or death can result from ignoring warnings or through improper use of this watercraft. • Check throttle & steering operation before starting engine. •...

  • Page 25: Watercraft Identification

    WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION_________________ The main components of the water- craft (engine and hull) are identified by different serial numbers. It may some- times become necessary to locate these numbers for warranty purposes or to trace the watercraft in the event of theft. Hull Identification Number All Models (Except GS Series/GTI/GTX/XP)

  • Page 26: Engine Identification Number

    Engine Identification Number All Engines Except the 787 The Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.) is located on the upper side of the magneto housing. F01D01Y 1. Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.) 787 Engine Only The Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.) is located on the upper crank- case on PTO side.

  • Page 27: Component Functions

    COMPONENT FUNCTIONS ______________________ NOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models. SP Series WARNING 25-26 F01L53M TYPICAL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 28 F01L7QM TYPICAL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 29 HX Model REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD WARNING port Read the operator's guide. Check federal and local boating rules. Vehicle carrying capacity : 3 people. This watercraft is not designed for night-time operation. YIELD Meeting head on: KEEP RIGHT Operator and passengers should always wear an approved flotation device.
  • Page 30 F05L11M www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 31 GTS Model REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD ® F02L23M TYPICAL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 32 GS Series and GTI/GTX Models 19-21 F06A0AM TYPICAL — GS SERIES www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 33 F07A07M TYPICAL — GTI/GTX www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 34 XP Model F08L07L www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 35 1) Handlebar The handlebar controls the direction of the watercraft. Turning the handlebar to the right steers the watercraft to the right and inversely. WARNING F01L63Y Check handlebar and corre- 1. Engine start/stop button sponding steering nozzle opera- With the Digitally Encoded Security tion before starting.
  • Page 36 RES: Use when the watercraft has run out of fuel in the ON position. WARNING Always refill the fuel tank at the first opportunity. After refueling, turn the fuel valve to the ON po- sition to continue operation. 6) Safety Lanyard Switch Pulling the safety lanyard from the switch stops the engine operation.
  • Page 37 To find out the meaning of the moni- toring beeper coded signals, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING section. 7) Docking Eyelets (SP Series) These eyelets can be temporarily used for docking, while refueling for F01L64Y example. 1. Insert this tab in hook 2.
  • Page 38 10) Boarding Pads HX Model Provide a cushioned surface for the knees when boarding from rear of wa- tercraft. 11) Cooling System Bleed Outlet(s) SP/GTS Models F05L10Y 1. Bleed outlet GS Series/GTI/GTX Model F05L10Y F01L7SY 1. Bleed outlet 1. Bleed outlet(s) When engine is running, water must flow from the outlet(s).
  • Page 39 CAUTION CAUTION Should water not flow from out- Remove watercraft from water let(s) a few seconds after engine prior to unscrewing the drain starts, immediately stop engine plug. and refer to POST-OPERATION CARE and look for cooling sys- tem flushing or refer to an autho- rized dealer for servicing.
  • Page 40 NOTE: Verify periodically the lock pin tightness of storage cover. Tighten if needed and make sure stor- age cover latches properly. 21) Storage Compartment A convenient watertight, removable basket to carry personal articles. Ideal F01L62Y location for spare spark plugs, tow- 1.
  • Page 41 28) Oil Injection Reservoir 25) Fuel Gauge/Low Oil Cap/Dipstick Warning Light (SP/SPX/GTS Models) Analog gauge indicates the amount of NOTE: Seat has to be removed to fuel in the fuel tank and a warning light expose oil cap.
  • Page 42 The dipstick indicates the amount of 33) Rear Vent Grills oil to be added in the reservoir. Oil lev- (GTS Models) el should be maintained between Allows air to get in or out depending FULL and ADD marks. Before check- on engine operation.
  • Page 43 38) Shift Lever (GTI/GTX) CAUTION A 3-position lever: Unusual maneuvers such as cir- – Forward cles with the nose of the water- – Neutral craft under water will fill the – Reverse bilge. WARNING 43) Holder (HX Model) The holder is designed to store an ap- Shift lever should only be used proved fire extinguisher and the tool when the engine is idling and...
  • Page 44 To hold hood opened, lift it and at the NOTE: Hood must be opened to same time, push support rod until it is access oil injection reservoir. in the detent position of slot. F05G01Y F05L06Y 1. Oil injection reservoir 2. Cap Step : Push support rod Step...
  • Page 45 The speedometer also features a red warning LED which turns on when level of injection oil is low in the reser- voir. As a self test, the LED will turn on for 3 seconds each time the watercraft is started. 52) Info Center Switch The MODE button is used to change F05J02Y...
  • Page 46 – Hi temp As a self test, all LCD segments and the LED will turn on for 3 seconds – Maintenance information each time the watercraft is started. – Trip meter SCROLLING FUNCTIONS – Average speed Press the MODE button until the de- –...
  • Page 47 ENGLISH/METRIC OPTION Press and hold both MODE and SET buttons for at least 2 seconds. The system will be automatically changed. CHRONOMETER While in the chronometer mode, press the SET button to start and stop the chronometer. Press the SET button for 2 seconds to reset the chronometer.

  • Page 48: Fuel And Lubrication

    FUEL AND LUBRICATION _______________________ Fueling Procedure Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with 87 WARNING octane (Ron + Mon/2) specification. NOTE: Look on service station Follow these safe boating fueling pump sticker for octane specifica- instructions explicitly. tion. Do not mix oil with fuel except at engine break-in.

  • Page 49: Oil Injection System

    All Models Except HX/XP CAUTION To check oil level, remove seat to ex- pose oil cap; unscrew cap, wipe dip- Never use 4-cycle petroleum or stick then insert in the reservoir neck. synthetic motor oil and never mix Do not screw cap. Remove dipstick these with outboard motor oil.

  • Page 50: Break-In Period

    MODELS QUANTITY CAUTION 700 mL SP Series (24 oz) Remove and clean spark plugs af- ter engine break-in. 500 mL (19 oz) 10-Hour Inspection...
  • Page 51 10-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST Engine ignition timing if required Spark plug inspection, cleaning and adjustment Fuel system lines and fasteners/pressurization test Carburetor adjustment including throttle/choke cables if required Oil lines and filter Oil injection pump adjustment if required Engine support and engine rubber mounts Muffler, battery and reservoir fastening devices Exhaust system hose clamps Carburetor flange nuts (or screws) and flame arrester bracket...

  • Page 52: Pre-Operation Checks

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ______________________ Some of the following items may not have been previously covered in this guide, however they will be described in the MAINTENANCE or SPECIAL PROCE- DURES section. Please refer to these portions to have more detailed information. Prior to your daily ride, verify the following: WARNING Safety lanyard must always be removed from switch prior to verifying...

  • Page 53: Bilge

    Inspect leading edges of the impeller, Steering and Throttle if they have nicks or bends perfor- Systems mance will be greatly reduced. Assisted by another person, check steering operation for free movement. Bilge When the handlebar is horizontal, the Should water be present in the bilge, jet pump nozzle should be in the tilt the watercraft to the rear and un- straight ahead position.

  • Page 54: Clothing

    WARNING If engine does not shut-off when pushing engine start/stop button or by disconnecting the safety lanyard, stop the engine by ap- plying the choke and turning fuel valve to OFF position. Do not op- erate the watercraft further, see an authorized dealer.

  • Page 55: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ____________________ Reverse WARNING (GTS/GTI/GTX Models) The selector lever is used for either Always perform the PRE-OPERA- driving the watercraft forward or back- TION CHECKS before operating ward. With the lever pushed in, the the watercraft. Become thor- watercraft is in forward position, with oughly familiar with all controls the lever fully pulled out, reverse posi- and the function of each.
  • Page 56 When the nozzle is positioned in an HX Model upward angle, the water thrust directs the bow of the watercraft upward. This position is used to optimize high speed. SPX Model Bombardier F05J0BY 1. Bow up 2. Knob turned counterclockwise 3.
  • Page 57 SPX Model HX Model Bombardier F05J0CY 8° 1. Bow down 2. Knob turned clockwise 3. Nozzle down F01J4WY Turning 1. Push on arrow pointing downward on VTS button 2. Bow down 3. Nozzle down GSI/GSX/XP Models Same principle as SPX model. F05A02Y Turning the handlebar pivots the jet pump nozzle which controls the wa-...

  • Page 58: Boarding From A Dock Or In Shallow Water

    WARNING Directional control is lost when the throttle is closed. Throttle must be applied and handlebar turned to change the direction of the watercraft. Steering efficien- cy will differ with carrying loads and water conditions. The more the throttle is applied while turning the handlebar, the sharper the turn will be.

  • Page 59: Starting The Engine

    WARNING A n i n e x p e r i e n c e d o p e r a t o r s h o u l d p r a c t i c e h o w t o g e t REMEMBER THESE RULES OF THE ROAD aboard close to the shore to sim- ulate deep water boarding.

  • Page 60: Boarding In Deep Water

    F05A03Y F05A01Y Boarding in Deep Water WARNING WARNING In shallow water, shells, sand, pebbles or other objects could be drawn up by the jet pump and Inexperienced riders should damage impeller, components or practice how to get aboard close clog the cooling system. Also, de- to shore first before venturing bris could be thrown rearward into deep water.
  • Page 61 CAUTION Never use jet pump components as a supporting point to board the watercraft. F01L4MY The passenger then climbs on the wa- tercraft while the operator maintains balance by sitting as close as possible to the console. F01L4JY Bring your feet on the floorboard while maintaining balance using the handle- bar.

  • Page 62: Rough/Choppy Water Operation

    CAUTION On GTS/GTI models, if vent grills are kept below water level, water will enter the bilge. Rough/Choppy Water Operation Avoid operation in these conditions. If you must do so, proceed with caution F01L50Y using minimum speed. The operator should familiarize him- Crossing Waves self with the stopping distance under different conditions.

  • Page 63: Shutting Off The Engine

    F05A04Y WARNING In shallow water, shells, sand, pebbles or other objects could be drawn up by the jet pump and damage impeller, components or clog cooling system. Also, debris could be thrown rearward into bystanders. Get off watercraft and pull it to the beach.

  • Page 64: Post-Operation Care

    (for the HX model, open Water or Salt Water hood). When the watercraft is operated in SP/SPX/GTS Models foul water and particularly in salt wa- Remove dust cap from fitting spigot ter, additional care must be taken to...
  • Page 65 F05E01Y 1. Garden hose NOTE: A quick connect hose F01E0RY adapter can be fixed to ease gar- SP/GTS den hose installation to watercraft 1. Fitting spigot adapter. 2. Coupler hose 3. Hose pincher GS/GSI/GSX/GTI/GTX/XP Models To flush engine, connect a garden hose to connector located at the rear of watercraft near the jet pump.
  • Page 66 3500 RPM. Disconnect the garden hose. Pull plug from air intake silencer cover. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant SP/SPX/GTS through air intake silencer cover keep- Unlock and remove coupler hose. Re- ing engine at fast idle. install dust cap over fitting spigot.
  • Page 67 All Models Except SPX/GSX/GTX/ Anticorrosion Treatment To prevent corrosion, spray a corro- sion inhibitor (salt water resistant) such as BOMBARDIER LUBE lubri- cant or equivalent over metallic com- ponents in engine compartment. NOTE: Engine fogging should be done with BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant whenever the watercraft is to be stored for few days or a long pe- riod.

  • Page 68: Special Procedures

    SPECIAL PROCEDURES _________________________ Engine Overheating GTS/GTI/GTX Models Only If the afore mentioned method does If the monitoring beeper sounds con- not work, the following can be per- tinuously, stop engine immediately. formed: Perform Jet Pump Water Intake and – With engine running, put selector Impeller Cleaning procedure shown lever in reverse position and vary in this section.

  • Page 69: Capsized Watercraft

    If the watercraft is submerged and en- gine is water-flooded, it is strongly rec- Capsized Watercraft ommended that the watercraft be ser- SP Series viced by an authorized dealer im- mediately. The watercraft is designed so that if it is turned over, it should not remain...

  • Page 70: Towing The Watercraft In Water

    Towing the Watercraft in Water Special precautions should be taken when towing a Sea-Doo watercraft in water. Maximum recommended towing speed is 24 km/h (15 MPH). F01E1XY TYPICAL 1. Hose pincher installed CAUTION F01B23Y When finished towing the craft, When towing your watercraft in wa-...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    10 hours. Proceed as follows: Remove seat to expose engine com- partment (for the HX/XP Models, open hood). F01L65Y On SP Series, remove vent tube sup- TYPICAL port. 1. Flywheel guard 2. Wing nuts Remove the wing nuts, washers and pull out PTO flywheel guard.
  • Page 72 Seat Opening Mechanism, Tab, Hook and Lock Pin (Except HX/XP) F01I0BY 1. Grease PTO flywheel Secure PTO flywheel guard. On SP Series, reinstall vent tube sup- port. Anticorrosion Protection F01L7UY Throttle/Choke Cables 1. Front tab Lubricate the throttle and choke ca- 2.

  • Page 73: Periodic Inspection

    Carburetor and Oil Injection Pump Periodic Inspection Lubricate springs, shafts and exposed Routine maintenance is necessary for portion of cables. all mechanized products. A periodic in- spection contributes to the product’s NOTE: Grease carburetor linkage life span. with synthetic grease (twin carbs).

  • Page 74: Periodic Inspection Chart

    Periodic Inspection Chart FREQUENCY To be DESCRIPTION performed Lubrication/corrosion protection OPERATOR Engine ignition timing DEALER Spark plug replacement DEALER Throttle/choke cables, inspection/lubrication OPERATOR Flame arrester inspection DEALER Carburetor adjustment including choke/throttle cable DEALER adjustments Oil injection pump adjustment DEALER Fuel filter and oil filter inspection DEALER Fuel filter and oil filter replacement DEALER...

  • Page 75: Throttle And Choke Cable Inspection

    Throttle and Choke Cable CAUTION Inspection Throttle Cable Serious engine damage can oc- cur with improper carburetor ad- Depress and release the throttle lever justment. several times. It must operate smoothly and return to its initial position without any hesitation. Refer to an authorized Fuel and Oil Filters dealer if necessary.

  • Page 76: Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups

    If VTS needs to be readjusted, refer to an authorized dealer. CAUTION Trim ring and/or nozzle must not interfere at any position. Damage will occur if adjustments are not done adequately. Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups F01J5CY They are located each side of the drive TYPICAL shaft tunnel.

  • Page 77: Water Tank Trap Drains (Gts Model)

    All fuses are located in the electrical box. To access fuses, unclip and move away electrical box from its seat. Open the electrical box. Remove fuse caps. F05L12Y 1. Vacuum bailer pick-ups location Water Tank Trap Drains (GTS Model) Open storage cover and check for possible obstructions at drain outlets.
  • Page 78 SPX/GSX/GTX/XP Models Only The electrical system is protected with 5 fuses. Two 15 A fuses protect the charging system. One fuse is located in the front electrical box and the other one is in the rear electrical box. If the bat- tery is regularly discharged, check fus- Also, the holder relay which prevents the discharge of the battery through...

  • Page 79: General Inspection And Care

    If defective, replace the fuse by one of Inspect hull and jet pump water intake the same rating. grate for damage. Replace or have damaged parts repaired. It is recom- mended that an authorized dealer an- CAUTION nually inspect the hull condition. Do not use a higher rated fuse as Care this can cause severe damage.

  • Page 80: Transportation, Storage And Pre-Season Preparation

    Ensure seat and storage cover are properly latched. A SEA-DOO cover should protect the watercraft, particularly before driving on dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry through the air intake opening(s). Observe trailering safety precautions.
  • Page 81 Always CAUTION work in a well ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow open flames Use only SEA-DOO jet pump oil or sparks in the vicinity. Always or equivalent synthetic gear oil, wipe off any fuel spillage from otherwise component service life the watercraft.
  • Page 82 Anticorrosion Treatment Pour the antifreeze slowly mixed with water in coupler hose until the colored Wipe off any residual water in the en- solution appears in the engine drain gine compartment. hose. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant HX/XP Models Only over metallic components in engine compartment.

  • Page 83: Pre-Season Preparation

    Remove temporary hose and recon- If the watercraft is to be stored out- nect engine water supply hose and side, cover it with an opaque tarpaulin engine water return hose. to prevent sun rays and grime from af- fecting the plastic components, wa- Remove hose pincher.
  • Page 84 Pre-Season Preparation Chart NOTE: It is highly recommended that the dealer perform the annual safety inspection and factory campaigns in addition to the pre-season preparation all at the same time. OPERATIONS To be performed by Lubrication/corrosion protection OPERATOR Battery condition/charging and reinstallation DEALER Battery, starter connections and routing DEALER...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________ The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of sim- ple troubles. You may be able to solve many of these problems rather quickly, but others may require the skills of a mechanical technician. In such cases, consult an authorized dealer for servicing Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals Watercraft Equipped with the Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)

  • Page 86: Engine Overheats

    Engine Misfires, Runs Irregularly OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Fouled/defective/worn Weak spark. Replace. spark plugs. • Faulty rev limiter. Refer to an authorized dealer. • Too much oil supplied to Improper oil pump adjustment, refer engine. to an authorized dealer. •...
  • Page 87 Watercraft Can Not Reach Top Speed OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Jet pump water intake Cavitation. Clean. clogged. • Damaged impeller. Replace. Refer to an authorized dealer. Abnormal Noise from Propulsion System OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Weeds or debris jammed Cavitation.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS________________________________ ENGINE SP (5879) SPX (5661) Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 787, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water injected Water cooled/water injected Exhaust valve N.A. R.A.V.E. Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil injection Oil type...
  • Page 89 PROPULSION SP (5879) SPX (5661) Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive Direct drive Impeller shaft reservoir oil SEA-DOO synthetic SEA-DOO synthetic type polyolester oil 75W90 GL5...
  • Page 90 ENGINE HX (5882) Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water injected Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil type BOMBARDIER ROTAX INJECTION OIL Number of cylinders Displacement 718 cm (43.81 in Rev limiter setting 7000 RPM ± 50 COOLING Type Water cooled, total loss type.
  • Page 91 Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive/split FR and RR Impeller shaft reservoir oil type SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction (nozzle) ~ 26° Pivoting angle of variable trim system ± 10°...
  • Page 92 ENGINE GTS (5818) Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water injected Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil type BOMBARDIER ROTAX INJECTION OIL Number of cylinders Displacement 718 cm (43.81 in Rev limiter setting 7000 RPM ± 50 COOLING Type Water cooled, total loss type.
  • Page 93 Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive Impeller shaft reservoir oil type SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction (nozzle) ~ 26° Pivoting angle of variable trim system N.A. Minimum required water...
  • Page 94 ENGINE GS (5621) GSI (5622) Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 717, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water Water cooled/water injected injected Exhaust valve N.A. N.A. Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil injection Oil type BOMBARDIER ROTAX BOMBARDIER ROTAX INJECTION OIL INJECTION OIL...
  • Page 95 Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive Direct drive Impeller shaft reservoir oil type SEA-DOO synthetic SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil polyolester oil 75W90 GL5 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction ~ 26°...
  • Page 96 ENGINE GSX (5624) XP (5662) Engine type Rotax 787, 2-stroke Rotax 787, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water Water cooled/water injected with regulator injected with regulator Exhaust valve R.A.V.E. R.A.V.E. Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil injection Oil type FORMULA XP-S FORMULA XP-S...
  • Page 97 Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive Direct drive/split FR and Impeller shaft reservoir oil type SEA-DOO synthetic SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil polyolester oil 75W90 GL5 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction ~ 26°...
  • Page 98 ENGINE GTI (5641) GTX (5642) Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 787, 2-stroke Induction type Rotary valve Rotary valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water Water cooled/water injected injected with regulator Exhaust valve N.A. R.A.V.E. Lubrication Type Oil injection Oil injection Oil type BOMBARDIER ROTAX FORMULA XP-S INJECTION OIL...
  • Page 99 Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive Direct drive Impeller shaft reservoir oil type SEA-DOO synthetic SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil polyolester oil 75W90 GL5 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction ~ 23°...

  • Page 100: Si Metric Information

    SI* METRIC INFORMATION _____________________ BASE UNITS DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL length ..........meter ........ mass ..........kilogram ......force........... newton......liquid ..........liter ........temperature ........Celsius ......°C pressure ..........kilopascal......torque ..........newton-meter ....N•m land velocity ........kilometer per hour..... km/h navigation velocity......

  • Page 101: Other Publications Available

    OTHER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE______________________________________ PUBLICATION Shop Manual 219 100 048 Sea-Doo Racing Handbook 219 000 060 Specification Booklet 219 100 049 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 102 Purchase Date year month Warranty Expiry Date year month To be completed by the dealer at the time of the sale DEALER IMPRINT AREA Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your SEA-DOO watercraft has been registered with Bombardier. www.SeaDooManuals.net...

  • Page 103: Change Of Address

    CHANGE OF ADDRESS __________________________ If your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on this page. Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expiration of the original warranty, since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary.
  • Page 104 STAMP BOMBARDIER INC. SEA-DOO WARRANTY VALCOURT, QUEBEC CANADA J0E 2L0 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 105 ®*TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER INC. © 1996 BOMBARDIER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LITHO'D IN CANADA www.SeaDooManuals.net...

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