Sea-doo 2001 LRV Operator's Manual

Sea-doo 2001 LRV Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 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) ®...
  • 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 on-product warning/caution...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ............
  • Page 5 25) Flushing Connector ................26) Bow and Stern Eyelets ..............27) Jet Pump Nozzle ................28) Reverse Gate ..................29) Scupper Valves ................. 30) Cooling System Bleed Outlet(s)............31) Jet Pump Water Intake ..............32) Automatic Bilge Pump ..............33) Boarding Step ................... 34) Sun Deck...................
  • Page 6 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 ..................
  • Page 7: Foreword

    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.
  • Page 8: Safety Measures

    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-...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 10: List Of Distributors

    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.
  • Page 11: Bombardier Limited Warranty North America: Sea-Doo Watercraft

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Bombardier International Limited Warranty: Sea-Doo Watercraft

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Registration Number Location

    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.
  • Page 16: Location Of The Important Labels

    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...
  • Page 17 Label 2 F00L2LY Label 3 F06L0DZ TYPICAL Label 4 F07L24Y Label 5 F11L0EY Label 6 F11L0FY www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 18: Identification Numbers

    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.
  • Page 19: Controls, Components And Instruments Location

    CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS LOCATION 18 35 18 31 32 F11L06M TYPICAL www.SeaDooManuals.net...
  • Page 20 1. Safety Lanyard 20. Engine Compartment 2. Handlebar 21. Mooring Cleats 3. Throttle Lever 22. Oil Injection Reservoir Cap 4. Shift Lever 23. Fuel Tank Cap 5. Engine Start/Stop Button 24. Deck Drains 6. Choke Lever 25. Flushing Connector 7. Info Center Gauge/Switches 26.
  • Page 21: Controls, Components And Instruments Functions

    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.
  • Page 22: Handlebar

    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.
  • Page 23: Choke Lever

    – 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-...
  • Page 24: Speedometer

    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.
  • Page 25: Rear Grab Handles

    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.
  • Page 26: Front Storage Compartment

    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.
  • Page 27: Mooring Cleats

    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.
  • Page 28: Bow And Stern Eyelets

    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.
  • Page 29: Jet Pump Water Intake

    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.
  • Page 30: Sun Deck

    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.
  • Page 31: Fuel And Lubrication

    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.
  • Page 32: Oil Injection System

    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...
  • Page 33: Break-In Period

    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.
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35: Pre-Operation Checks

    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.
  • Page 36: Hull

    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.
  • Page 37: Throttle System

    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.
  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 39 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-...
  • Page 40: Boarding From A Dock

    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.
  • Page 41: Boarding From The Water

    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...
  • Page 42: Rough Water Or Poor Visibility Operation

    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.
  • Page 43: Shutting Off The Engine

    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-...
  • Page 44: Post-Operation Care

    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.
  • Page 45: Anticorrosion Treatment

    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.
  • Page 46: Special Procedures

    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...
  • Page 47: Towing The Craft In Water

    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.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    F01I0BZ Lubrication 1. PTO flywheel Use SEA-DOO synthetic grease or 2. Grease fitting equivalent and lubricate PTO flywheel, 3. PTO flywheel boot see MAINTENANCE Periodic Inspec- Reinstall and secure PTO flywheel tion Chart.
  • Page 49: Periodic Inspection

    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...
  • Page 50: Periodic Inspection Chart

    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/ ✔...
  • Page 51: Throttle And Choke Cable 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-...
  • Page 52: Deck Drains

    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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54: Storage And Pre-Season Preparation

    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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Pre-Season Preparation

    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.
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 59: Engine Overheats

    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.
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 62 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)
  • Page 63: Si Metric Information

    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....
  • Page 64: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    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...
  • Page 65: Change Of Address

    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.
  • Page 66: Change Of Address

    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...
  • Page 67 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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