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The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Inc.: SEA-DOO ® BOMBARDIER-ROTAX ® BOMBARDIER LUBE ® BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S Synthetic 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 (Smo2001-001a.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 on-product warning/caution...
SAFETY MEASURES............... General ....................Operation ....................Maintenance .................... LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............. BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: ® SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT ............BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: SEA-DOO ® WATERCRAFT............11 REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION ......... 13 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ........14 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ............
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POST-OPERATION CARE ............42 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 ..................
WARRANTY section in this guide, tion. and/or an authorized SEA-DOO dealer. The illustrations in this document show This guide uses the following symbols the typical construction of the different to emphasize particular information.
SAFETY MEASURES General The forces generated on the body of riders while turning, negotiating To fully appreciate the pleasures, waves or wakes, operating in chop- enjoyment and excitement of boat- py waters, or falling off the water- ing there are some basic rules that craft, especially at higher speeds, should be observed and followed by may cause injury including the pos-...
Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling Due to the close proximity of other other boats, tubes, skies or wake- racers. It is recommended that an approved personal watercraft hel- boards makes the craft handle differ- ently and requires greater skill. Do met be used during racing events.
Nunavut Newfoundland 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 In Canada and USA: BOMBARDIER INC.
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 spe- cific 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 discrepancy 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 The following labels are on your craft. If missing or damaged, they can be replaced free of charge. See an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. Please read the following labels carefully before operating this craft. F11L03M TYPICAL...
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Engine The main components of the craft (en- 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.
WARNING your craft. To have additional safety lanyard programmed, refer to an au- Should the safety lanyard cap be- thorized Sea-Doo dealer. come loose or fails to remain on its switch, replace it immediately. WARNING Do not lubricate the safety lanyard post.
Monitoring System Do not depress lever unnecessarily. A fuel accelerator pump delivers fuel to To assist you when using the craft, a the engine each time throttle lever is system monitors some component of applied. the craft and sends audible signals through a beeper to inform you of a CAUTION: Engine can be flooded if particular condition.
– chronometer – fuel level – low fuel – low oil – low voltage F01L63Y – overheating 1. Engine start/stop button – maintenance information. With the Digitally Encoded Security Multifunction Gauge Operation System, leaving the safety lanyard for Display Priorities more than 10 minutes after stopping the engine will require a slight pres- The clock/compass function is the ba-...
8) Speedometer Reset a Function To reset a function such as the chro- Analog speedometer indicates the nometer, peak speed, distance, etc., speed of craft in miles per hour (MPH) press and hold the SET button for 2 and kilometers per hour (km/h). seconds while in the appropriate mode.
11) Rear Grab Handles Repeat same procedure to remove the front portion of the seat. Provide a handhold for boarding when When reinstalling the seat, insert seat needed and a handhold for the passen- front tab into body hook for each por- ger.
16) Front Storage 18) Side Storage Compartment Compartments A convenient watertight compartment Two convenient watertight compart- to carry personal articles. Ideal location ments to carry personal articles. Ideal for spare spark plugs, towrope, first aid location for water skis or wakeboards. kit, etc.
21) Mooring Cleats To add injection oil in the reservoir, un- screw the cap counterclockwise. When mooring to a dock, it is recom- mended to secure with both front and WARNING rear cleats. The use of dock lines with sealed air fenders is recommended to Add oil to level mark.
26) Bow and Stern Eyelets 27) Jet Pump Nozzle Bow Eyelet Jet pump nozzle turns side to side via rider input at the handlebar. This pro- Eyelets can be used for mooring, tow- vides directional control when engine ing and as a tie-down point during trans- is running.
30 seconds and then au- CARE and look for cooling system tomatically shuts-off. flushing or refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing. 33) Boarding Step A convenient step to help reboarding 31) Jet Pump Water Intake the craft.
34) Sun Deck A convenient space to rest or take some sun while anchored. WARNING Do not start or operate the craft if a person is seated on the sun deck. 35) Tool Kit Contains tools needed to perform ba- sic craft maintenance.
Reinstall cap and fully tighten. Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Fully tighten fuel tank Use only two-stroke engine injection cap. oil sold by authorized Sea-Doo dealers. WARNING MODEL Always stop the engine before re- BOMBARDIER Formula fueling.
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 To add injection oil in the fuel, proceed CAUTION: Scrupulously follow the instructions of this section. Failure as follows: to do so may reduce the engine’s life Fill fuel tank with approximately 15 li- and/or performance. ters (4 gal) of gasoline; then, add the required quantity of injection oil in the Engine fuel.
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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...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS WARNING The pre-operation check is very important prior to operating the vehicle. Al- ways check the proper operation of critical controls, safety features and me- chanical components before starting. If not done as specified here, severe injury or death might occur. Bring all safety equipment required by local laws. 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.
Clean as necessary. If any obstruction can not be removed, Fuel Tank and Oil refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealer Reservoir for servicing. With the craft horizontal, fill the fuel tank to specified level.
Do not operate the craft further, see an autho- rized Sea-Doo dealer. Only start craft once all items have been checked and operate properly. Storage Compartment Covers Ensure they are closed and latched.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – Ensure all storage compartment WARNING covers are properly latched. – A SEA-DOO cover can protect the A lw a y s p e rf orm t he PR E- craft, particularly before driving on OPERATION CHECKS before op- dirt roads, to prevent dirt entry erating the craft.
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To obtain reverse, pull shift lever com- WARNING pletely. The reverse gate will be in downward position, directing all the Keep away from intake grate while thrust toward the front of the craft. engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose clothing or personal flo- tation device straps can become entangled in moving parts result-...
For example, to steer the rear of the Turning the handlebar pivots the jet craft to the left side, turn the handlebar pump nozzle which controls the craft to the right side. direction. Turning the handlebar to the right will turn the craft to the right and inversely.
CAUTION: The engine should be NOTE: On some models, boarding is started with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of wa- facilitated by using a step or a ladder. ter below the hull. CAUTION: Do not leave ladder hang- ing when operating the craft. Starting Before unloading the craft from the trailer, it can be started for about 10...
Immediately after engine is started, re- When crossing wakes, always keep a lease start/stop button and release safe distance from boat ahead. choke lever. WARNING If necessary, slightly apply throttle to keep engine running. When crossing wakes, slow down. Operator and passenger(s) can CAUTION: To avoid starter motor brace themselves by posting.
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 avail-...
POST-OPERATION CARE Engine lubrication and flushing should WARNING be performed when the craft is not ex- pected to be used further the same Allow engine to cool before per- day or when the craft is stored for any forming any maintenance. extended time.
CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine. WARNING Always start the engine before open- ing the water tap. Open water tap Always use spark plug cable immediately after engine is started grounding device when removing to prevent overheating. spark plugs. Run the engine about 3 minutes at a fast idle around 3500 RPM.
CAUTION: Inspect water intake grate Flush cooling system, refer to POST- for damage. Refer to an authorized OPERATION CARE. Sea-Doo dealer for repair as neces- If engine still overheats, refer to an au- sary. thorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing. Capsized Craft...
Condition ler housing to the engine with a large hose pincher (P/N 529 032 500) shown See your authorized Sea-Doo dealer to in the following illustration. have it charged or replaced. WARNING Do not charge or boost the bat- tery while installed on the craft.
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 First Every Every To be DESCRIPTION performed hours or hours hours hours seasonally ➀ ✔ Lubrication/corrosion protection OPERATOR ✔ Engine ignition timing DEALER ✔ Spark plug replacement DEALER ➀ ✔ Throttle/choke cables, inspection/lubrication OPERATOR Carburetor adjustment including choke/ ✔...
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 has burnt out, source of mal- function should be determined F01L7RY and corrected before restarting. TYPICAL See an authorized Sea-Doo dealer 1. Vacuum bailer pick-ups for servicing. Fuses General Inspection and Locate MPEM under seat inside en- Cleaning gine compartment of craft.
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Inspect muffler, battery, fuel tank and oil reservoir fastening devices. Visually check electrical connections for corro- sion and tightness. Inspect hull and jet pump water intake grate for damage. Replace or have damaged parts repaired. Cleaning The bilge should be cleaned by your dealer to remove any fuel/oil/electrolyte deposits and mildew.
WARNING Thoroughly rinse craft’s hull with fresh water. Because fuel and oil are flamma- ble, have an authorized Sea-Doo Propulsion System dealer inspect the fuel and oil sys- tems integrity as specified in the Lubricant in jet pump reservoir should periodic inspection chart.
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Disconnect engine water outlet hose. Engine Internal Lubrication Refer to procedure in POST-OPERATION CARE. Battery Contact your authorized Sea-Doo deal- er or refer to the appropriate Shop Manual for proper storage procedure. Anticorrosion Treatment Wipe off any residual water in the en- gine compartment.
Clean the bilge with hot water and de- tergent or with bilge cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. Lift front end of craft to com- pletely drain bilge. If any repairs are needed to body or to the hull contact your dealer. For paint touch up to me- chanical 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 ➁...
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 BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S synthetic injection Oil type ➀ oil (or equivalent) Number of cylinders Displacement 951.2 cm (58 in Rev limiter setting...
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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 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....
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIPTION Alternate current Capacitor discharge ignition Direct current DESS Digitally encoded security system E.I.N. Engine identification number Horse power Light emitting diode Magneto MPEM Multi-purpose electronic module Mile per hour N.A. Not applicable Optional Part number Personal flotation device Power take off RAVE...
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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MONTH Warranty Expiry Date YEAR MONTH To be completed by the authorized Sea-Doo 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...
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