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® BOMBARDIER-ROTAX ® Bombardier Lube ® BOMBARDIER-ROTAX Formula XP-S Synthetic Injection Oil BOMBARDIER-ROTAX Injection Oil Sea-Doo Synthetic Grease Gelcote † is a trademark of Gelcote International Knight’s Spray-Nine † is a trademark of Korkay System Ltd Printed in Canada (Smo2000-001a.fmPS) ®...
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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...
S AFETY WARNING ..............General ....................Operation....................Maintenance.................... LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............. BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: ® 2000 SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT ..........10 BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2000 SEA-DOO ® WATERCRAFT ..........12 REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION ......... 14 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ........15 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ............
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POST-OPERATION CARE ............41 General Care.................... Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water .......... Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication....... Anticorrosion Treatment................SPECIAL PROCEDURES.............. 44 Engine Overheating ................. Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning ........Capsized Craft ..................Submerged Craft ..................
Inc. reserves the right at any the WARRANTY section in this guide, time to discontinue or change specifi- and/or an authorized SEA-DOO dealer. cations, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obliga- This guide uses the following symbols tion.
SAFETY WARNING General Become completely familiar with the controls and operation of the To fully appreciate the pleasures, craft before embarking on your first enjoyment and excitement of boat- trip or taking on a passenger(s). If ing there are some basic rules that you have not had the opportunity to should be observed and followed by do so with your dealer, practice driv-...
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The forces generated on the body of Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling riders while turning, negotiating other boats, tubes, skies or wake- waves or wakes, operating in chop- boards makes the craft handle differ- py waters, or falling off the water- ently and requires greater skill.
Respect no wake zones, the rights Maintenance of other water users and the envi- Only perform servicing procedures ronment. As the “skipper” and which are detailed in this guide. Fur- owner of a craft you are responsible ther assistance or information can for damage to other boats caused be obtained from your dealer.
Phone: (709) 634-3533 FAX: (709) 634-2444 If your SEA-DOO craft requires warranty service, you should take it to any autho- rized 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 regard- ing warranty, first contact the service manager or owner of the SEA-DOO dealer- ship.
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 Warranty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO watercraft.
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If further assistance is required, the DISTRIBUTOR's service department should be contacted in order to resolve the matter. In the USA, SEA-DOO products are distributed by B.M.C.A. c) If the issue has still not been resolved, please submit in writing your complaint...
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 watercraft, carry the same Warranty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO watercraft.
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BOMBARDIER or any other person. Every SEA-DOO watercraft is sold with the English version of this warranty. A specific SEA-DOO International Distributor may elect to translate this warranty into local language, it is then understood and agreed that in the event of any discrep- ancy among the two versions, the English version shall prevail.
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION All personal craft are required by federal law to be registered and legally num- bered. Due to space availability for proper display of registration number, refer to follow- ing illustration for location. The registration number should appear on each side of the craft.
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operating this craft. F11L03L TYPICAL Label 1 F11L04L TYPICAL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
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Label 2 Label 6 F01L830 Label 3 F06L0DZ TYPICAL Label 7 F02L2D0 Label 4 F07L11Z Label 8 F01L6V0 Label 5 WARNING DO NOT BOOST BATTERY WHILE INSTALLED. F00L0J0 F00L050 Label 9 DO NOT STORE FUEL OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS The main components of the craft (en- Engine gine and hull) are identified by different The Engine Identification Number serial numbers. It may sometimes be- (E.I.N.) is located on the upper crank- come necessary to locate these num- case on MAGNETO side.
To have additional safety Should the safety lanyard cap be- lanyard programmed, refer to an au- come loose or fails to remain on thorized Sea-Doo dealer. its switch, replace it immediately. WARNING Do not lubricate the safety lanyard post.
Monitoring System 3) Throttle Lever To assist you when using the craft, a When pushed, craft accelerates. When system monitors some component of fully released, engine automatically re- the craft and sends audible signals turns to idle speed and craft is gradually through a beeper to inform you of a stopped by water drag.
5) Engine Start/Stop The SET button is used to set or reset a function. Button It features the following functions: To start engine, depress and hold the button. Release immediately after en- – clock/compass gine is started. – tachometer To stop engine, fully release throttle le- –...
As a self test, all LCD segments and Press the MODE button to adjust the the LED will turn on for 3 seconds each hours and the SET button to adjust the time the craft is started. minutes. In the event of a warning message Press again on the MODE and SET such as low fuel, hi-temp, etc., the buttons to return to the normal mode...
10) Bilge Drain Plugs Should water be found in the bilge, it can be easily drained by unscrewing the drain plugs. WARNING Make sure drain plugs are proper- ly secured prior launching the craft in water. F11L09Y TYPICAL 1. Seat latch To remove seat, it is necessary to re- move the rear portion of the seat first pull the latch lever upward and hold.
15) Cover Latch Pull the latch lever upward in order to open the storage compartment cover. Always relatch. NOTE: Verify periodically the lock pin tightness of storage cover. Tighten if needed and make sure storage cover latches properly. 16) Front Storage Compartment A convenient watertight compartment to carry personal articles.
19) Underseat Storage 22) Oil Injection Reservoir Compartments Convenient watertight, removable baskets to carry personal articles. Re- move seat to gain access to underseat storage compartments. 20) Engine Compartment This is where the mechanical, electri- cal and fuel/oil systems are located. WARNING When starting or operating the engine, do not touch any electri-...
25) Flushing Connector 27) Jet Pump Nozzle To flush engine. Refer to POST- Jet pump nozzle turns side to side via O P E R A T I O N C A R E s e c t i o n f o r rider input at the handlebar.
Stay on center of the step. Only Sea-Doo dealer for servicing. one person at the time on the step. Never use the step for pull- 31) Jet Pump Water Intake...
B O M B A R D I E R -ROTAX® Formula XP-S synthetic injection oil available at WARNING authorized Sea-Doo dealers. This fully synthetic oil provides out- The tank design makes provision standing lubrication and cleanliness, for fuel expansion of about 5%. If...
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If the oil reservoir is found almost empty, air can enter in the system and it should be bled. Immediately refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer to have the oil injec- tion system inspected. www.SeaDooManuals.net...
BREAK-IN PERIOD Engine Fill up fuel tank with gasoline. Do not overfill. With BOMBARDIER-ROTAX ® craft en- NOTE: It is important to proceed in gines, a break-in period is required be- this order to allow a proper mixing of fore operating the engine at full throttle. the oil in the gasoline.
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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 screws and flame arrester bracket...
Clean as necessary. If any obstruction can not be removed, refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing. F01J3ZY TYPICAL 1. Inspect this area...
Doo dealer before use. plying the choke. Do not operate the craft further, see an autho- Steering System rized Sea-Doo dealer. Only start craft once all items have been Assisted by another person, check checked and operate properly. steering operation for free movement.
– Ensure all storage compartment covers are properly latched. Shift Lever – A SEA-DOO cover can protect the The shift lever should be in the forward craft, particularly before driving on position in order for the craft to ad- dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry vance.
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WARNING When the craft is in neutral posi- tion, the drive shaft and impeller are turning. F07L0SY TYPICAL 1. Shift lever in reverse position F07L0RY TYPICAL 1. Shift lever in neutral position F07J0OY TYPICAL 1. Reverse gate in downward position NOTE: To obtain maximum efficiency and control from the reverse, increase engine speed to slightly above idle.
For example, to steer the rear of the WARNING craft to the left side, turn the handlebar to the right side. Throttle should be applied and handlebar turned to change the direction of the craft. Steering ef- ficiency will differ depending on the number of passengers load and water conditions.
Starting the Engine Before unloading the craft from the trailer, it can be started for about 10 seconds to verify proper operation. WARNING Do not touch electrical parts or jet pump area when engine is run- ning. Attach the safety lanyard to your PFD and snap the cap to its switch before starting the engine.
Warm Engine Stopping/Docking The same procedure as a cold engine The craft is slowed by water drag. The applies, except the choke does not stopping distance will vary depending need to be applied and throttle lever on the craft weight, speed, water sur- has to be slightly depressed.
Shutting Off the Engine To keep craft directional control, the engine should be running until the craft is at idle. To shut off the engine, completely re- lease throttle lever and press the en- gine start/stop button. Remove safety lanyard from craft. WARNING Should the engine be shut off, craft directional control is not...
POST-OPERATION CARE Cooling System Flushing WARNING and Engine Internal Lubrication Allow engine to cool before per- forming any maintenance. General Flushing the cooling system with General Care fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt or other chem- Remove the craft from the water every ical products present in water.
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F07E01Y TYPICAL F06F0CY 1. Flushing connector 2. Quick connect adapter (not mandatory) TYPICAL 3. Garden hose 1. Air intake silencer 2. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE here Start the engine then immediately open the water tap. NOTE: After approximately half a minute, close fuel valve to run engine WARNING out of fuel while lubricating.
Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark plug threads then reinstall them. Properly reconnect spark plug cables to spark plugs. Wipe up any residual water from the engine. NOTE: Repeat the same procedure for the other engine (if applicable). F07H07Y TYPICAL 1. Grounding device Anticorrosion Treatment To prevent corrosion, spray a corrosion inhibitor (salt water resistant) such as...
SPECIAL PROCEDURES Engine Overheating CAUTION: Inspect water intake grate for damage. Refer to an authorized If the monitoring beeper continuously Sea-Doo dealer for repair as neces- sounds, stop engine immediately. sary. Perform Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning procedure describ- Capsized Craft ded in this section.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the engine. Low-Charge Battery Condition See your authorized Sea-Doo dealer to have it charged or replaced. F01B23Y WARNING This will prevent the cooling system Do not charge or boost the bat- from filling which may lead to water tery while installed on the craft.
Only perform procedures as de- age or slipping. tailed in this guide. It is recom- mended that the assistance of an authorized Sea-Doo dealer be pe- riodically obtained on other com- ponents/systems not covered in this guide. Unless otherwise spec-...
F01L51Y The following maintenance chart gives TYPICAL guidelines for regular craft servicing scheduled to be performed by you and/or by an authorized Sea-Doo deal- er. The schedule should be adjusted according to operating conditions and use. www.SeaDooManuals.net...
Periodic Inspection Chart FREQUENCY Every Every Every Every To be DESCRIPTION performed hours or hours hours hours seasonally Lubrication/corrosion protection OPERATOR Engine ignition timing DEALER Spark plug replacement DEALER Throttle/choke cables, inspection/lubrication OPERATOR Carburetor adjustment including choke/ DEALER throttle cable adjustments Oil injection pump adjustment DEALER Fuel filter and oil filter inspection...
It should knowledge and experience to have the operate smoothly. Refer to an autho- correct mixture supplied to the engine. rized Sea-Doo dealer if adjustment is This critical adjustment should be per- necessary. formed by an authorized Sea-Doo deal-...
If a fuse is burnt, replace by one of the same rating. CAUTION: Do not use a higher rated fuse as this can cause severe dam- age. If a fuse is regularly burnt, refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. General Inspection and Cleaning F01L7RY Inspection TYPICAL 1.
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Cleaning The bilge should be cleaned by your dealer to remove any fuel/oil/electrolyte deposits and mildew. Occasionally, wash the body with wa- ter and soap (only use mild detergent). Remove any marine organisms from engine and/or hull. Apply non-abrasive wax such as silicone wax. CAUTION: Never clean fiberglass and plastic parts with strong deter- gent, degreasing agent, paint thin-...
STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION Storage CAUTION: Use only SEA-DOO jet pump oil or equivalent synthetic It is recommended that the craft be gear oil, otherwise component ser- serviced by an authorized Sea-Doo vice life could be reduced. Do not dealer for storage but the following op- mix oil brands or types.
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Anticorrosion Treatment Wipe off any residual water in the en- gine compartment. Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equivalent over metallic compo- nents in engine compartment. Lubricate the throttle cable with BOM- BARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiva- lent. The front and rear portion of the seat should be partially left opened and F06E05Y storage baskets should be removed...
Clean the bilge with hot water and de- tergent or with bilge cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. Lift front end of craft to completely drain bilge. If any repairs are needed to body or to the hull con- tact your dealer. For paint touch up to mechanical parts use Bombardier spray paint.
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Pre-Season Preparation Chart NOTE: It is highly recommended that the dealer perform the annual safety in- spection 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...
The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simple 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 Sea-Doo dealer for servicing. Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals CODED SIGNALS...
REMEDY • Fouled/defective/ Weak spark. Replace. worn spark plugs. • Faulty rev limiter. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. • Too much oil supplied to Improper oil pump adjustment, refer engine. to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. • Fuel: Level too low, stale Lean fuel mixture.
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Replace. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. Abnormal Noise From Propulsion System OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Weeds or debris jammed Cavitation. Clean and check for damage. around impeller. • Damaged impeller shaft Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo or drive shaft. dealer. www.SeaDooManuals.net...
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine type Rotax 947, 2-stroke Induction type Reed valve Exhaust system Water cooled/water injected with regulator Exhaust valve RAVE Type Oil injection Lubrication Oil type XP-S synthetic injection oil Number of cylinders Displacement 951.2 cm (58 in Rev limiter setting 7200 RPM ±...
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PROPULSION Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage Transmission Direct drive SEA-DOO synthetic polyolester oil Jet pump oil type SAE 75W90 GL5 Pivoting angle of direction (nozzle) ~23° Minimum required water 90 cm (3 ft)
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 ......
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Alternate Current N.A. Not applicable Capacitor discharge ignition Optional Direct current Part number Digitally encoded security DESS Personal flotation device system E.I.N. Engine identification number PTO Power take off Horse power Rotax adjustable variable RAVE exhaust Light emitting diode...
OTHER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE PUBLICATION Shop Manual 219 100 104 Specification Booklet 219 100 108 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
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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 craft has been registered with Bombardier. www.SeaDooManuals.net...
Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number and date it was stolen. Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners.
Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary. NOTE: This card is strictly for change of address only. CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER Recreational Products Sea-Doo Warranty Valcourt (Quebec) Canada J0E 2L0 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
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Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number and date it was stolen. Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on a monthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners.
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Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary. NOTE: This card is strictly for change of address only. CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER Recreational Products Sea-Doo Warranty Valcourt (Quebec) Canada J0E 2L0 www.SeaDooManuals.net...
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