2003 SeaDoo GTX 4-TEC Operator's Guideseadoomanuals.net/download/pdf/owners/manuals/2003/2003-sead… · 5 FOREWORD The Operator’s Guide and Safety Hand- book have been prepared

SAFETY WARNING

Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained inthis Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook, the Safety Videocassetteand on the on-product warning labels could cause injury, including thepossibility of death. The operator has the responsibility to informpassenger(s) of safety precautions.

This Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and Safety Videocassetteshould remain with the craft at the time of resale.

Knight’s Spray-Nine† is a trademark of Korkay System LtdGTX† is a trademark of Castrol Ltd. used under license

The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries:

SEA-DOO®

BOMBARDIER-ROTAX®

BOMBARDIER LUBE®

BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S II Synthetic Injection OilBOMBARDIER-ROTAX Injection OilSea-Doo Synthetic GreaseSea-Doo LKTM

Rotax®

O.P.A.S.TM

T.O.P.S.TM

Printed in Canada (smo2003-003a.fm SH)®™Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.©2002 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Doin’it on your new SEA-DOO watercraftCongratulations, 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 askyou to take the time to view the safety videocassette provided with the watercraft,to read this Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and on-product warning/cautionlabels and familiarize yourself with the contents. These manuals contain pertinentinformation which, if followed, will provide you with the necessary knowledge tohelp you fully enjoy the pleasures of this watercraft.We strongly recommend that all watercraft operators complete a safety boatingcourse. Check with your local Coast Guard or Power and Sail Squadron in yourarea for course availability. More serious boaters may want to obtain ChapmanPiloting by Elbert S. Maloney, available at most book stores.When introducing your family or friends to the sport, be sure they fully understandthe controls and operation of the watercraft and the importance of courteous,responsible riding.Each operator has a responsibility to ensure the safety of his/her passenger(s)and of other water users. Please follow all safety instructions and operate yourcraft with care.We encourage you to have an Annual Safety Inspection of your watercraft. Pleasecontact your dealer for further details.Finally, we urge you to visit your dealer regularly for regular and safety mainte-nance as well as any watercraft accessories you may require.Have fun and... Bon Voyage.

Please keep this guide and Safety Handbook on board at all times. These man-uals along with the Safety Videocassette should remain with the watercraftat time of resale.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ................................................................................ 5� SAFETY MEASURES............................................................... 7

General .................................................................................................... 7Operation................................................................................................. 7Maintenance............................................................................................ 9

LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............................................................. 10BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA ............. 11BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY SOLDAND REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA ................................................. 14BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL............... 17REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION ......................................... 20LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ................................... 21IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ....................................................... 25

Hull .......................................................................................................... 25Engine...................................................................................................... 25

CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS LOCATION.... 26CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS FUNCTIONS.. 28

1) Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord) ................................................. 282) Handlebar .......................................................................................... 293) Throttle Lever.................................................................................... 294) Engine Start/Stop Button .................................................................. 295) Shift Lever......................................................................................... 306) Speedometer .................................................................................... 307) Tachometer ....................................................................................... 318) Information Center Gauge/Buttons................................................... 319) Glove Box.......................................................................................... 35

10) Fuel Tank Cap ................................................................................... 3511) Front Storage Compartment Cover................................................... 3512) Front Storage Compartment Cover Latch ......................................... 3613) Tool Kit .............................................................................................. 3614) Air Intake Opening ............................................................................ 3715) Seat Strap ......................................................................................... 3716) Seat Extension Latch ........................................................................ 3717) Seat Latch ......................................................................................... 3718) Rear Grab Handle .............................................................................. 3819) Rear Storage Basket ......................................................................... 3820) Front and Rear (bow/stern) Eyelets .................................................. 3821) Mooring Cleats.................................................................................. 3922) Footboard .......................................................................................... 3923) Boarding Pads ................................................................................... 3924) Boarding Platform ............................................................................. 39


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25) Boarding Step ................................................................................... 3926) Flushing Connector ........................................................................... 3927) Bilge Drain Plugs............................................................................... 4028) Jet Pump Nozzle ............................................................................... 4029) Reverse Gate .................................................................................... 4130) Jet Pump Water Intake and Ride Plate ............................................. 4131) Fuses ................................................................................................ 4232) Battery .............................................................................................. 4233) Side Vanes ........................................................................................ 4234) Engine Oil Dipstick............................................................................ 4235) Engine Oil Filling Cap ........................................................................ 4336) Cooling System Expansion Tank Cap................................................ 43Ski/Wake Board Post (if so equipped) ..................................................... 44

LIQUIDS...................................................................................... 45Fueling Procedure ................................................................................... 45Recommended Fuel ................................................................................ 45Engine Oil ................................................................................................ 46Engine Coolant ........................................................................................ 47

BREAK-IN PERIOD ...................................................................... 4910-Hour Inspection .................................................................................. 49

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................................................... 50Hull .......................................................................................................... 51Jet Pump Water Intake ........................................................................... 51Bilge ........................................................................................................ 51Battery ..................................................................................................... 51Fuel Tank................................................................................................... 51Engine Compartment .............................................................................. 51Engine Oil Level ...................................................................................... 51Engine Coolant Level............................................................................... 52Steering System...................................................................................... 52Throttle System....................................................................................... 52Shifter System......................................................................................... 52Storage Compartment Covers and Seat.................................................. 52Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ......................................... 52Water Flow in Exhaust Manifold(only when temperature is below or close to freezing point) .................. 53

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 54Principle of Operation.............................................................................. 54Boarding the Watercraft .......................................................................... 57Starting .................................................................................................... 59Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation................................................ 60Crossing Waves ...................................................................................... 60Stopping/Docking .................................................................................... 60Beaching.................................................................................................. 60Shutting Off the Engine........................................................................... 61


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POST-OPERATION CARE ............................................................ 62General Care............................................................................................ 62Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water .......................................... 62Exhaust Cooling System Flushing ........................................................... 62Anticorrosion Treatment.......................................................................... 64

SPECIAL PROCEDURES.............................................................. 65Monitoring System.................................................................................. 65Engine Overheating ................................................................................. 65Engine Low Oil Pressure ......................................................................... 65Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning ........................................ 66Capsized Watercraft ................................................................................ 66Submerged Watercraft ............................................................................ 67Water-Flooded Engine ............................................................................. 67Fuel-Flooded Engine ................................................................................ 67Towing the Watercraft in Water .............................................................. 68Low-Charge Battery Condition ................................................................ 69

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 70Engine Emissions Information................................................................. 70Lubrication ............................................................................................... 71Periodic Inspection .................................................................................. 71Periodic Inspection Chart......................................................................... 72Throttle Cable Inspection......................................................................... 74Engine Oil Change and Oil Filter Replacement........................................ 74Valve Adjustment .................................................................................... 74Coolant Replacement .............................................................................. 74Fuel Injection System .............................................................................. 74Steering Alignment.................................................................................. 74Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups........................................................................... 75Fuses ....................................................................................................... 75O.P.A.S. System (if so equipped) ............................................................ 78Ski/Wake Board Post (if so equipped) ..................................................... 78General Inspection and Cleaning ............................................................. 78

TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION....... 80Trailering .................................................................................................. 80Launching/Loading................................................................................... 80Storage .................................................................................................... 81Pre-Season Preparation ........................................................................... 83

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 85SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................ 91SI METRIC INFORMATION .......................................................... 94ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ................................. 95PRIVACY INFORMATION ............................................................ 96CHANGE OF ADDRESS............................................................... 97


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FOREWORD

The Operator’s Guide and Safety Hand-book have been prepared to acquaintthe owner/operator or passenger withthis personal watercraft and its variouscontrols, maintenance and safe ridinginstructions. Each is indispensable forthe proper use of the product andshould be kept in a waterproof bag withthe watercraft at all times.Make sure you read and understand thecontent of the Operator’s Guide andSafety Handbook.For any questions pertaining to thewarranty and its application, consultthe WARRANTY section in this guide,and/or an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.This guide uses the following safetyalert symbol in conjunction with signalwords to indicate a potential personalinjury hazard.

NOTE: Indicates supplementary infor-mation needed to fully complete an in-struction.

Although the mere reading of such in-formation does not eliminate the haz-ard, the understanding and applicationof the information will promote the cor-rect use of the watercraft.The information and components/system descriptions contained in thisguide are correct at the time of writing.Bombardier Inc. however, maintains apolicy of continuous improvement ofits products without imposing upon it-self any obligation to install them onproducts previously manufactured. Because of its ongoing commitmentto product quality and innovation,Bombardier reserves the right at anytime to discontinue or change specifica-tions, designs, features, models orequipment without incurring obligation.The illustrations in this document showthe typical construction of the differentassemblies and may not represent thefull detail or exact shape of the parts.However, they represent parts thathave the same or similar function.It is understood that this guide may betranslated into another language. Inthe event of any discrepancy, the En-glish version shall prevail.Specifications are given in the SI met-ric system with the SAE U.S. equiva-lent in parenthesis. Where precise accu-racy is not required, some conversionsare rounded off for easier use.A Shop Manual can be obtained forcomplete service, maintenance andmore repair information.

� WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-uation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury.

� CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate in-jury. When used without the safetyalert symbol �, potential hazardexists for property damage only.


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The use of LEFT (port) and RIGHT (star-board) indications in the text, alwaysrefers to driving position (when sittingon watercraft).Furthermore, in the marine industry,FRONT is referred to BOW and REARas STERN.

1. Left (port)2. Right (starboard)

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� SAFETY MEASURES

General� To fully appreciate the pleasures,

enjoyment and excitement of boat-ing there are some basic rules thatshould be observed and followed byany rider. Some rules may be newto you or covered in the Sea-DooSafety Handbook or Safety Video-cassette, others may be commonsense or obvious… irrespective, weask that you please take a few min-utes of your time to read these safe-ty instructions completely togetherwith your Safety Handbook beforeyou operate your watercraft. Fail-ure to follow this safety informa-tion and safe boating rules couldresult in injury, including the pos-sibility of death to you, your pas-senger(s), or other water users.

� Bombardier recommends not to op-erate a watercraft under the age of16.

� Become completely familiar with thecontrols and operation of the water-craft before embarking on your firsttrip or taking on a passenger(s). If youhave not had the opportunity to do sowith your authorized Sea-Doo dealer,practice driving solo in a suitable areaand feel the response of each con-trol. Be fully familiar with all controlsbefore applying throttle above idlespeed. As its operator, you controland are responsible for the water-craft’s safe operation.

� Always carry the regulatory requiredsafety items on board. Check the lo-cal regulations or consult your au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer.

� Make sure that all users of the wa-tercraft read and understand all on-product warnings.

Operation� Always perform the pre-operation

checks as specified in this guide. � Operator and passenger(s) should at

all times wear a coast guard approvedpersonal flotation device (PFD) that issuitable for personal watercraft.

� Operator and passenger(s) shouldwear protective clothing. Severe in-ternal injuries can occur if water isforced into body cavities of males orfemales as a result of falling into wa-ter or being near jet thrust nozzle.Wet suit bottom (or thick, tightly wo-ven, snug fitting clothing that pro-vides equivalent protection. Thin bikeshorts for example would not beappropriate), footwear, gloves andgoggles/glasses are recommended.

� Always keep in mind that as thethrottle lever is released to idle posi-tion, less directional control is avail-able. To turn the watercraft, bothsteering and throttle are neces-sary.

� Like any other craft, this watercrafthas no brake. Stopping distance willvary depending on initial speed, load,wind, and water conditions. Practicestopping and docking in a safe, trafficfree area to have an idea of how longit will take to stop the watercraft un-der varying conditions. Do not re-lease throttle when trying to steeraway from objects. You need throttleto steer. Do not use the watercraft’sreverse, if so equipped, to stop.

� Ensure that all passengers knowhow to swim and how to reboardthe watercraft from the water.

� The operator and passenger(s) shouldbe properly seated before startingor moving the watercraft, and at alltimes when watercraft is in motion.


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� Do not start or operate the water-craft if someone is seated on the sundeck (if so equipped) or swim plat-form, or is nearby in the water. Thewatercraft’s jet thrust can cause in-jury. Always accelerate slowly.

� To prevent accidental starting or un-authorized use, always detach thesafety lanyard from the watercraft es-pecially when swimmers are board-ing or nearby, or during removal ofany weeds or debris from the intakegrate.

� Never turn handlebar while someoneis nearby rear of watercraft. Keepaway from steering moving parts(nozzle, side vanes, linkage, etc.).

� Keep away from intake grate whileengine is on. Items such as long hair,loose clothing, or PFD straps can be-come entangled in moving parts re-sulting in severe injury or drowning.

� Ride within your limits and avoid ag-gressive maneuvers to reduce therisk of loss of control, ejection andcollision.

� Riding with a passenger(s) or pullingother crafts, tubes, skies or wake-boards makes the watercraft handledifferently and requires greater skill.Do not overload the watercraft ortake on more passengers than des-ignated for the particular watercraft.Overloading can affect maneuver-ability, stability and performance.

� Avoid adding on accessories, orequipment which may alter the con-figuration, balance or control of thewatercraft. The watercraft maybefitted with tow eyelets which can beused to attach a ski rope. However,do not use these eyelets or the wa-tercraft’s cleats to tow a parasail. Se-vere injury or watercraft damagemay occur.

� In shallow water, proceed with cau-tion and at very low speeds. Ground-ing or abrupt stops may result in in-jury. Debris may also be picked upand be thrown rearward by the jetpump onto people or property.

� Respect no wake zones, the rightsof other water users and the environ-ment. As the “skipper” and ownerof a watercraft you are responsiblefor damage to other crafts caused bythe wake of your watercraft. Allowno one to throw refuse overboard.

� Remember that a watercraft is notdesigned for night time operation.

� Remember, gasoline fumes areflammable and explosive. Alwaysadhere to the fueling procedurecontained in this guide and thosegiven to you by the marina. Alwaysverify fuel level before use and dur-ing the ride. Apply the principle of1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3 back and1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do not carryspare fuel or flammable liquids inany of the storage or engine com-partments.

� Combustion engine needs air to op-erate; consequently this watercraftcan not be totally watertight. Anymaneuvers such as figure eightsetc., that cause the upper deck to beunder water may cause severe en-gine problems due to water ingestion.Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES andLIMITED WARRANTY contained inthis guide.

� Due to the close proximity of otherracers, it is recommended that anapproved personal watercraft hel-met be used during racing events.Read and follow all instructions andwarnings provided with the helmet.

� Never ride after consuming drugs oralcohol or if you feel tired or ill. Op-erate your watercraft prudently andhave fun.

� Don’t forget that all persons mustassist other boaters in an emergency.


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Maintenance� Only perform servicing procedures

which are detailed in this guide. Fur-ther assistance or information canbe obtained from your authorizedSea-Doo dealer. In many instancesproper tools and training is requiredfor certain servicing or repair proce-dures.

� Maintain the watercraft and equip-ment in top condition at all times. Ad-here to the prescribed maintenanceschedules. An annual inspection of thewatercraft is always a good recom-mendation that should be followed.

� Always use spark plug cable ground-ing device when removing sparkplugs (if so equipped).

� The bilge should be kept clean of oil,water or other foreign materials.

� Do not attempt to lift the watercraftwithout special equipment and train-ing.

� The engine and the correspondingcomponents identified in this guideshould not be utilized on product(s)other than for those they were de-signed. Maintenance procedures andspecified tightening torque should bestrictly adhered to. Never attempt re-pairs unless the appropriate tools areavailable. These watercrafts are de-signed with parts dimensioned inboth the metric and the imperial sys-tems. When replacing fasteners,make sure to use only those recom-mended by Bombardier. If required,contact your authorized Sea-Doodealer for further servicing informa-tion.


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LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS

NORTH AMERICA

If your Sea-Doo watercraft requires warranty service, you should take it to anyauthorized Sea-Doo dealer. Be sure to bring your warranty registration card orother valid proof of the original date of purchase. If a question or problem arisesregarding warranty, first contact the service manager or owner of the Sea-Doodealership.To find the nearest authorized Sea-Doo dealer, dial: 1-800-882-2900.NOTE: If outside Canada or USA, consult your local authorized Sea-Doo distributor.

USA

(Except Puerto Rico)

BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA7575 Bombardier CourtWAUSAU, WI. 54401Phone: (715) 848-4957Fax: (715) 847-6879www.bombardier.com

CANADA BOMBARDIER INC.RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS75 J. A. BOMBARDIER ST.SHERBROOKE, QCJ1L 1W3Phone: (819) 566-3366Fax: (819) 566-3062www.bombardier.com


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BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: SEA-DOO® WATERCRAFT

1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTYIn Canada, BOMBARDIER INC. (hereinafter “BOMBARDIER”), and in the USA, Bombardieron behalf of BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA (BMCA) warrants itsSEA-DOO watercraft from defects in material or workmanship for the period describedbelow.All genuine BOMBARDIER parts and accessories, installed by an authorized BOMBARDIERdealer (as hereinafter defined) at the time of delivery of the SEA-DOO watercraft, carry thesame warranty as that of the watercraft.Use of the product for racing or any other competitive activity, at any point, even by a priorowner, will render this warranty null and void.

2. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIODThis warranty will be in effect FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO THE FIRST RETAILCONSUMER or the date the product is first put into use, whichever occurs first and for aperiod of:(a) For private use owners:

TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS.In the USA: SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLE CROWN EDI-TION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPER-CHARGED LIMITED.TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for the emission related components providinginput to emission control. (e.g. sensors).

(b) For commercial use owners: FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. In the USA: SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLE CROWN EDI-TION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPER-CHARGED LIMITED.TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for the emission related components providinginput to emission control. (e.g. sensors).

The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty doesnot extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date.CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS purchasing a SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TECVANS TRIPLE CROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOOGTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED LIMITED personal watercraft in California please also referto the California Emissions Control Limited Warranty Statement.

3. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGEThis warranty coverage is available only on SEA-DOO watercraft purchased as new andunused by its first owner from a BOMBARDIER dealer authorized to distribute SEA-DOOproducts in the country in which the sale occurred (hereinafter “BOMBARDIER dealer”),and then only after the BOMBARDIER specified pre-delivery inspection process is com-pleted and documented. Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper registra-tion of the product by an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer. Such limitations are necessaryin order to allow BOMBARDIER to preserve both the safety of its products, and also thatof its consumers and the public.Routine maintenance outlined in the Operator’s Guide must be timely performed in orderto maintain warranty coverage. BOMBARDIER reserves the right to make warranty cov-erage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.


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4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must notify an authorized servicing BOMBARDIER dealer within two (2)days of the appearance of a defect, and provide it with reasonable access to the productand reasonable opportunity to repair it. The customer must also present to the authorizedBOMBARDIER dealer, proof of purchase of the product and must sign the repair/workorder prior to the start of the repair in order to validate the warranty repair. All parts replacedunder this limited warranty become the property of BOMBARDIER.

5. WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DOBOMBARDIER’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole discretion, re-pairing parts found defective under normal use, maintenance and service, or replacing suchparts with new genuine BOMBARDIER parts without charge for parts and labor, at anyauthorized BOMBARDIER dealer.

BOMBARDIER reserves the right to improve or modify products from time to time withoutassuming any obligation to modify products previously manufactured.

6. EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED• Normal wear and tear;

• Routine maintenance items, tune ups, adjustments;

• Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and/or storage, as describedin the Operator’s Guide ;

• Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, modifi-cations or use of parts not manufactured or approved by BOMBARDIER or resulting fromrepairs done by a person that is not an authorized servicing BOMBARDIER SEA-DOOdealer;

• Damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, neglect, or operation of the product in a man-ner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operator’s Guide ;

• Damage resulting from accident, submersion, fire, theft, vandalism or any act of God;

• Operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product(see the Operator’s Guide);

• Water damages caused by water ingestion;

• Damages related to gel coat finish including but not limited to cosmetic gel coat finish,blisters or fiberglass delamination caused by blisters, crazing, spyder of hairline cracks;and

• Incidental or consequential damages, or damages of any kind including without limitationtowing, storage, telephone, rental, taxi, inconvenience, insurance coverage, loan pay-ments, loss of time, loss of income.


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7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYTHIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALLOTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-TION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRAN-TY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVER-AGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW FORTHE DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RE-SULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFICRIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARYFROM STATE TO STATE, OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Neither the distributor, any BOMBARDIER dealer nor any other person has been authorizedto make any affirmation, representation or warranty regarding the product, other thanthose contained in this limited warranty, and if made, shall not be enforceable againstBOMBARDIER.

BOMBARDIER reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being understoodthat such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the products soldwhile this warranty is in effect.

8. TRANSFERIf the ownership of a product is transferred during the warranty coverage period, this war-ranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided thatBOMBARDIER is notified of such transfer of ownership in the following way:

The former owner contacts BOMBARDIER (at the phone number provided below) or anauthorized BOMBARDIER dealer and gives the coordinates of the new owner; orBOMBARDIER or an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer receives a proof that the formerowner agreed to the transfer of ownership, in addition to the coordinates of the new owner.

9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCEIn the event of a controversy or a dispute in connection with this BOMBARDIER LIMITEDWARRANTY, BOMBARDIER suggests that you try to resolve the issue at the dealershiplevel. We recommend discussing the issue with the authorized dealer’s service manageror owner.

If the issue has not yet been resolved, please submit your complaint in writing or call theappropriate number below:

In Canada: In USA:

BOMBARDIER INC. BOMBARDIER MOTORRECREATIONAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION OF AMERICACUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTERVALCOURT QC J0E 2L0 7575 BOMBARDIER COURTTel: (819) 566-3366 WAUSAU WI 54401

Tel: (715) 848-4957

© 2002 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved®, ™ Registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. † Trademark of Castrol Ltd, used under license.


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ONLY FOR 2003 SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC,SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLE CROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED AND SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED LIMITED SOLD AND REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYour SEA-DOO watercraft has a special environmental label required by the California AirResources Board (CARB). The label has 1, 2, or 3 stars. A hangtag, provided with yourpersonal watercraft, describes the meaning of the star rating system.

The Star Label means Cleaner Marine Engines

The Symbol for Cleaner Marine Engines:

Cleaner Air and Water

For a healthier lifestyle and environment.

Better Fuel Economy

Burns up to 30 - 40 percent less gas and oil than conventional carbureted two-strokeengines, saving money and resources.

Longer Emission Warranty

Protects consumer for worry free operation.

One Star - Low Emission

The one-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2001 exhaustemission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 75% lower emissions thanconventional carbureted two-stroke engines. These engines are equivalent to the U.S.EPA’s 2006 standards for marine engines.

Two Stars - Very Low Emission

The two-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2004 exhaustemission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 20% lower emissions thanOne Star - Low Emission engines.

Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission

The three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’s 2008 exhaustemission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions thanOne Star - Low Emission engines.For more information: Cleaner Watercraft – Get the Facts

1-800-END-SMOGwww.arb.ca.gov

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The California Air Resources Board and BOMBARDIER on behalf of BOMBARDIER MOTORCORPORATION OF AMERICA (BMCA) are pleased to explain the emission control systemwarranty on your 2003 SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLECROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TECSUPERCHARGED LIMITED personal watercraft engine. In California, new personal watercraftengines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog stan-dards. BOMBARDIER must warrant the emission control system on your personal water-craft engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglector improper maintenance of your personal watercraft engine.Your emission control system may include parts such as the fuel injection system or the ignitionsystem. Also included may be hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.Where a warrantable condition exists, BOMBARDIER will repair your personal watercraftengine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor provided that such work isperformed by an authorized BOMBARDIER dealer.

Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty CoverageThis emission limited warranty covers model year 2003 SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOOGTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLE CROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED andSEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED LIMITED personal watercraft engine certifiedand produced by BOMBARDIER for sale in California, that are originally sold in Californiato a California resident. The BOMBARDIER North America Limited warranty conditions forSea-Doo watercraft are still applicable to these models with the necessary modifications.Select emission control parts of your 2003 SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TECVANS TRIPLE CROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOOGTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED LIMITED personal watercraft engine are warranted fromthe date of delivery to the first retail consumer for a period of 4 years, or for 250 hours ofuse, whichever occurs first. However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period isonly permitted for personal watercraft equipped with the appropriate hour meters or theirequivalent. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective under warranty, thepart will be repaired or replaced by BOMBARDIER.

Parts Covered for 2003 SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC VANS TRIPLE CROWN EDITION, SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED and SEA-DOO GTX† 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED LIMITED

The emission warranty covers damage to other engine components that is caused by thefailure of a warranted part.

The Bombardier Operator’s Guide provided contains written instructions for the propermaintenance and use of your personal watercraft. All emission warranty parts are warrant-ed by Bombardier for the entire warranty period of the watercraft, unless the part is sched-uled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s Guide.

Digital Linear Actuator (low idle control) All Fuel System Components

Throttle Position Sensor Spark Plugs

Intake Manifold Air Pressure Sensor Ignition Coils

Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor Piston and Rings

Engine Temperature Sensor Intake and Exhaust Valve Gear/Train

Knock Sensor Valves, Valve Guides and Valve Guide Sealing

Emission Control Unit Crankcase Ventilation Valve

Injectors Wire Harness and Connectors

Fuel Pressure Regulator Emission Related Seals, Gaskets and Hoses


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Emission warranty parts that are scheduled for replacement, as required maintenance, arewarranted by Bombardier for the period of time before the first scheduled replacementdate for that part. Emission warranty parts that are scheduled for regular inspection, butnot regular replacement, are warranted by Bombardier for the entire warranty period ofthe watercraft. Any emission warranty part repaired or replaced under the terms of thiswarranty statement is warranted by BOMBARDIER for the remainder of the warranty pe-riod of the original part. All parts replaced under this limited warranty become the propertyof BOMBARDIER.

Maintenance receipts and records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of thewatercraft.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities

As the personal watercraft engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the re-quired maintenance listed in your Operator’s Guide. BOMBARDIER recommends that you re-tain all receipts covering maintenance on your personal watercraft engine, but BOMBARDIERcannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the perfor-mance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the personal watercraft engine owner, you should however be aware that BOMBARDIERmay deny you warranty coverage if your personal watercraft engine or a part has failed dueto abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your personal watercraft engine to an authorizedBOMBARDIER dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completedin a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or for thename and location of the nearest authorized BOMBARDIER dealer you should contact theCustomer Assistance Center at 1-715-848-4957.

© 2002 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved® ,™ Registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. † Trademark of Castrol Ltd, used under license.


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BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL: SEA-DOO® WATERCRAFT

1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTYBOMBARDIER INC. (hereinafter “BOMBARDIER” warrants its SEA-DOO personal water-craft from defects in material or workmanship for the period described below. All genuine BOMBARDIER parts and accessories, installed by an authorized BOMBARDIERdistributor/dealer (as hereinafter defined) at the time of delivery of the SEA-DOO personalwatercraft, carry the same warranty as that of the personal watercraft.Use of the product for racing or any other competitive activity, at any point, even by a priorowner will render this warranty null and void.

2. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIODThis warranty will be in effect FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO THE FIRST RETAILCONSUMER or the date the product is first put into use, whichever occurs first and for aperiod of:

(a) TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, for private use owners.

(b) FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, for commercial use owners.

The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty doesnot extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date.

3. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGEThis warranty coverage is available only on SEA-DOO personal watercraft purchased as newand unused by its first owner from a BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer authorized to distributeSEA-DOO products in the country in which the sale occurred (hereinafter “BOMBARDIERdistributor/dealer”), and then only after the BOMBARDIER specified predelivery inspectionprocess is completed and documented. Warranty coverage only becomes available uponproper registration of the product by a BOMBARDIER dealer. Such limitations are neces-sary in order to allow BOMBARDIER to preserve both the safety of its products, and alsothat of its consumers and the public.Routine maintenance outlined in the Operator’s Guide must be timely performed in orderto maintain warranty coverage. BOMBARDIER reserves the right to make warranty cov-erage contingent upon proof of proper maintenance.

4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must notify a servicing BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer within two (2) daysof the appearance of a defect, and provide it with reasonable access to the product andreasonable opportunity to repair it. The customer must also present to the BOMBARDIERdistributor/dealer, proof of purchase of the product and must sign the repair/work orderprior to the start of the repair in order to validate the warranty repair. All parts replacedunder this limited warranty become the property of BOMBARDIER.

5. WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DOBOMBARDIER’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole discretion, re-pairing parts found defective under normal use, maintenance and service, or replacing suchparts with new genuine BOMBARDIER parts without charge for parts and labor, at anyauthorized BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer.

BOMBARDIER reserves the right to improve or modify products from time to time withoutassuming any obligation to modify products previously manufactured.


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6. EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED• Normal wear and tear;

• Routine maintenance items, tune ups, adjustments;

• Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and/or storage, as describedin the Operator’s Guide ;

• Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, modifi-cations or use of parts not manufactured or approved by BOMBARDIER or resulting fromrepairs done by a person that is not an authorized servicing BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer;

• Damage caused by abuse, abnormal use, neglect or operation of the product in a man-ner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operator’s Guide ;

• Damage resulting from accident, submersion, fire, theft, vandalism or any act of God;

• Operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the product(see the Operator’s Guide);

• Water ingestion;

• Damages related to gel coat finish including but not limited to cosmetic gel coat finish,blisters or fiberglass delamination caused by blisters, crazing, spyder of hairline cracks;and

• Incidental or consequential damages, or damages of any kind including without limita-tion towing, storage, telephone, rental, taxi, inconvenience, insurance coverage, loanpayments, loss of time, loss of income.

7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYTHIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALLOTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-TION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRAN-TY. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVER-AGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DIS-CLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE, AS A RESULT,THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS,AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROMCOUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

Neither the BOMBARDIER distributor nor any other person has been authorized to makeany affirmation, representation or warranty regarding the product, other than those con-tained in this limited warranty, and if made, shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER.

BOMBARDIER reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being understoodthat such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the products soldwhile this warranty is in effect.

8. TRANSFERIf the ownership of a product is transferred during the warranty coverage period, this war-ranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided thatBOMBARDIER is notified of such transfer of ownership in the following way:

(a) The former owner contacts BOMBARDIER or an authorized BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer and gives the coordinates of the new owner; or

(b) BOMBARDIER or an authorized BOMBARDIER distributor/dealer receives a proof thatthe former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership, in addition to the coordinates of thenew owner.


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9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE(a) In the event of a controversy or a dispute in connection with this BOMBARDIER LIM-

ITED WARRANTY, BOMBARDIER suggests that you try to resolve the issue at thedistributorship/dealership level. We recommend discussing the issue with the autho-rized dealer’s service manager or owner.

(b) If further assistance is required, the distributor’s service department should be contact-ed in order to resolve the matter.

© 2002 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved® Registered trademark of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.


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REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION

All personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legallynumbered.Due to space availability for proper display of registration number, refer to follow-ing illustration for location. The registration number should appear on each sideof the watercraft. On applicable models install registration number to the left ofthe star label.

1. Registration number location

NOTE: The registration number must be above the water line. Ensure also thatthe numbers are of the correct size and color. Check with local applicable regula-tions.

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LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS

The following labels are on your watercraft. If missing or damaged, they can bereplaced free of charge. See an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft.

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

The main components of the water-craft (engine and hull) are identified bydifferent serial numbers. It may some-times become necessary to locatethese numbers for warranty purposesor to trace the watercraft in the eventof theft.

HullThe Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.)is located on footboard at the rear ofwatercraft.

1. Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.)

It is composed of 12 digits:

EngineNOTE: Refer to SPECIFICATIONS sec-tion to find what engine is used on eachmodel.The Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.)is located on the front end of the engine.

TYPICAL1. Engine Identification Number (E.I.N.)

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CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS LOCATION

NOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models.

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1. Safety Lanyard(engine cut-off cord)

2. Handlebar 3. Throttle Lever 4. Engine Start/Stop Button5. Shift Lever6. Speedometer7. Tachometer8. Information Center Gauge/Buttons9. Glove Box

10. Fuel Tank Cap11. Front Storage Compartment Cover12. Front Storage Compartment Cover

Latch13. Tool Kit14. Air Intake Opening15. Seat Strap16. Seat Extension Latch17. Seat Latch18. Rear Grab Handle

19. Rear Storage Basket20. Front and Rear

(bow/stern) Eyelets21. Mooring Cleats22. Footboard23. Boarding Pads24. Boarding Platform25. Boarding Step26. Flushing Connector27. Bilge Drain Plugs28. Jet Pump Nozzle29. Reverse Gate 30. Jet Pump Water Intake31. Fuses32. Battery33. Side Vanes34. Engine Oil Dipstick35. Engine Oil Filling Cap36. Cooling System Expansion Tank

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CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS FUNCTIONS

1) Safety Lanyard(engine cut-off cord)

The safety lanyard cap should be se-curely snapped onto its post to be fullyoperational.Pulling the safety lanyard cap from itspost stops the engine operation.

Attach the safety lanyard to the opera-tor’s Personal Flotation Device (PFD)and snap the cap to the post to be ableto start the engine.Two short beeps indicates the systemis ready to allow engine starting. Oth-erwise, refer to the TROUBLESHOOT-ING section for the coded signals chart.

1. Safety lanyard cap on the post2. Safety lanyard secured on operator’s PFD

If engine is not started within 5 sec-onds after installing the safety lanyardon its post, 4 very short beeps every 3second interval will sound for approxi-mately 4 hours to remind you to startthe engine or to remove safety lan-yard. Afterwards, the beeps will stop.The same will occur when safety lan-yard is left on its post 5 seconds afterengine is stopped. Always ensure safety lanyard is notleft on its post after engine is stopped.IMPORTANT: Leaving the safety lan-yard on its post when engine is notrunning will slowly discharge the bat-tery.

Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)The safety lanyard cap specifically con-tains an electronic circuit that gives ita unique electronic serial number. Thisis the equivalent of a conventional key.This safety lanyard cannot be used onanother watercraft and conversely, theone from another watercraft cannot beused on your watercraft. However, the DESS brings a great flex-ibility. You can buy an additional safetylanyard and have it programmed foryour watercraft. To have additional safety lanyard, referto an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

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While engine can be stopped us-ing the engine start/stop button,good habits recommend that thesafety lanyard also be disconnect-ed when stopping.

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Limited-Speed OperationThe 4-TEC models also offers a specialsafety lanyard — the SEA-DOO Learn-ing KeyTM — which electronically limitsthe speed of the watercraft to approx-imately 55 km/h (35 MPH) thereforeenabling first time users and less expe-rienced operators to learn how to oper-ate the watercraft while gaining thenecessary confidence and control.

2) HandlebarThe handlebar controls the direction ofthe watercraft. Turning the handlebarto the right steers the watercraft to theright and inversely.

Adjustment (if so equipped)The handlebar height can be adjustedto suit rider preferences.To perform this adjustment, turn theknob underneath the handlebar.

TYPICAL1. Adjustment knob

3) Throttle LeverWhen the throttle lever is squeezed,the watercraft accelerates. When fullyreleased, engine automatically slowsdown to idle speed and watercraft isgradually stopped by water drag.

4) Engine Start/Stop Button

To start engine, depress and hold thestart/stop button. Release immediate-ly after engine is started.To stop engine, depress the start/stopbutton. When stopped, disconnect safe-ty lanyard from the post. It is suggestedto release throttle lever first.

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Check handlebar and correspond-ing steering nozzle and side vanesoperation before starting. Neverturn handlebar while someone isnearby rear of watercraft. Keepaway from steering moving parts(nozzle, side vanes, linkage etc.)

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1. Engine start/stop button

5) Shift LeverA push-pull lever:– forward– neutral– reverse.

CAUTION: Never rev the engine athigh RPM in reverse.From the forward position, pull the le-ver to reverse. Push back to go to for-ward. Always set in forward when fin-ished. To find the neutral, set in reversethen push back until the watercraftstops moving backwards.

1. Forward position

1. Neutral position

1. Reverse position

6) SpeedometerAnalog speedometer indicates thespeed of watercraft in miles per hour(MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).In addition, a digital speedometer canbe displayed in the information center.See INFORMATION CENTER GAUGE/BUTTONS below.

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Shift lever should only be usedwhen the engine is idling and craftis completely stopped. Do not useas a grab handle.

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The speed sensor mounted on thetransom sends the signal to the MPEMand the MPEM send it to the gauge.

7) TachometerAn analog tachometer indicates therevolutions per minute (RPM) of theengine. Multiply by 1000 to obtain theactual revolutions.In addition, a digital tachometer can bedisplayed in the information center.See INFORMATION CENTER GAUGE/BUTTONS below.

8) Information Center Gauge/Buttons

This is a multifunction gauge that sup-plies several real time useful informa-tion to the driver.

Components Description

1. Analog speedometer2. Analog tachometer3. Display area

1. Text and numerical area

1. Function buttons

Display AreaThe display area comprises the follow-ing.

1. Fuel level indicator2. Numerical section3. Units and messages section

Fuel Level DisplayBar gauge continuously indicates theamount of fuel in the fuel tank whileriding. A low-fuel condition is also indi-cated when in the information centerwhen only one bar is displayed. SeeMESSAGE DISPLAY below.

Numerical SectionThis section shows the digits of thefunction displayed such as the speed-ometer, trip hour meter etc.

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Units and Messages SectionThis section shows the units related tothe numbers displayed. Units such asKMH (MPH), HOUR etc. are displayed. This section also display navigationaland system fault informations.See the gauge functions and messagelists below for more details.

Gauge FunctionsDigital Tachometer: Indicates the rev-olution per minute (RPM) of the engine.Digital Speedometer: Indicates thespeed of the watercraft in miles per hour(MPH) and kilometer per hour (km/h).Depth Gauge (if so equipped): It con-tinuously display the water depth un-der the hull within 0 to 150 meters (0to 500 feet).

Compass: Displays the cardinal pointsto indicate the orientation of the water-craft.

Average Speed: The information cen-ter approximately calculates and dis-plays the average speed (AV KM/H orAV MPH) of the watercraft since thelast engine start.

Distance (KM or MILES). The informa-tion center approximately calculates thedistance based on the operation timeand the watercraft speed and displaysthe result in kilometers (KM) or miles(MILES).Hourmeter: Displays the time in hoursof the watercraft usage (HOUR).Water Temperature: Displays the wa-ter temperature of the water surface (LTEMP) in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahr-enheit (°F).Exterior Temperature: Displays the ex-terior air temperature (E TEMP) in de-grees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).Trip Hour Meter: (TRIPMTR) Allows tomeasure an interval of time in hoursand minutes (hh:mm).

Function ButtonsDifferent displays and functions can beactivated using 2 buttons — MODEand SET — following specific sequenc-es as described below.

1. To change display mode2. To set or reset a function

Resetting a FunctionTo reset a function (such as the trip hourmeter, distance, etc.) press and holdthe SET button for 2 seconds while inthe appropriate mode.

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Never use the depth gauge as awarning device to ride in shallowwater. Use it as a navigation guideonly. Not to be used for navigationpurposes.

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Use the compass as a guide only.Not to be used for navigation pur-poses.

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Display SelectionRepeatedly pressing the MODE buttonscrolls the following displays: Com-pass, tachometer, speedometer, aver-age speed, distance, hourmeter, watertemperature, exterior temperature,depth gauge (if so equipped), and triphour meter.

1. Press to change display mode

When you are satisfied with your choice,stop pressing the button and it will be-come active. The display you have cho-sen will remain until it is changed.

Display PrioritiesAs a self test at start-up, the needles ofthe speedometer and tachometer willsweep to their maximum position, allLCD segments and the LED will turn onfor 3 seconds each time the informationcenter is activated (when safety lanyardis installed). This allows the driver to val-idate they are all working properly.When the information center is activat-ed, the last function set will be displayed.In the event of a warning message, themessage will blink and override theunits display unless MODE button ispressed. The display will then displaythe last function after 10 seconds.If more than one warning message oc-curs, the blinking messages will scrollevery 4 seconds.

Other FunctionsThe following describes how to selectother available functions.

Language OptionWhile in the compass mode:

1. Press and hold for 2 seconds

1. Repeatedly press

1. Press to end

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English/Metric SystemAllows to display the units in the metricsystem or in the SAE English system.NOTE: This function is not availablewhen information center displays thecompass, hourmeter or trip hour meter.

1. Press TOGETHER and hold for 2 seconds

Trip Hour MeterWhile in the trip hour meter mode:

1. Press to start or stop trip hour meter

1. Press and hold for 2 seconds to reset

Trip hour meter is reset every time en-gine is turned off.

Message DisplayThe information center features a dis-play area that blinks a message when-ever one of the following circumstancesoccurs. The abbreviations between pa-renthesis here are the code displayed: • engine or exhaust system overheat-

ing (H-TEMP)• low oil pressure (OIL)• low battery voltage (12V LOW)• high battery voltage (12V HI)• low fuel level (FUEL-LO)• maintenance reminder (MAINT)• check engine (CHK ENG)• sensor failure (vehicle electronic equip-

ment) (SENSOR)• invalid safety lanyard (KEY)• safety lanyard, learning key active

(L KEY)• end of faults (END).A beeper will sound depending on thefault occurring to catch the driver at-tention when necessary.Except for low liquid levels, which can becorrected by refilling, it is recommend-ed to see an authorized Sea-Doo dealerwhen other messages occur.

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NOTE: If a fault occurs, this systemgenerates numbered fault codes(P-XXXX) that can be displayed throughthe information center using a specialprocedure. In case of a failure, youmay call your authorized Sea-Doo dealerand he would be able to assist you tohave the codes displayed to help trou-bleshooting.

Warning LightThe red warning LED (Light-EmittingDiode) blinks along with the beeper tocatch your attention.

Maintenance InformationWhen the watercraft is due for a mainte-nance inspection, the message MAINTwill blink. Afterwards, it will blink at everystart-up for 10 seconds. After servicing,your authorized Sea-Doo dealer willclear it.

9) Glove BoxA small, convenient storage compart-ment for personal articles.

10) Fuel Tank CapOpen the front storage compartmentcover to expose fuel tank cap.

1. Fuel tank cap

Refer to the vehicle illustration for fueltank cap location.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise. Af-ter fueling, reinstall cap and fully tighten.

11) Front Storage Compartment Cover

It gives access to the front storage com-partment. Always relatch cover afterclosing.

Front Storage CompartmentA convenient watertight area to carrypersonal articles. Ideal location for tow-rope, first aid kit, etc.

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Always stop the engine before re-fueling. Fuel is inflammable andexplosive under certain condi-tions. Always work in a well venti-lated area. Do not smoke or allowopen flames or sparks in the vicin-ity. Fuel tank may be pressurized,turn cap slowly when opening.Never use an open flame to checkfuel level. When fueling, keep wa-tercraft level. Do not overfill or topoff the fuel tank and leave water-craft in the sun. As temperature in-creases, fuel expands and mightoverflow. Always wipe off any fuelspillage from the watercraft. Peri-odically verify fuel system. Al-ways turn the fuel tank valve (if soequipped) to OFF position whenthe watercraft is not in use.

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If there is water in the storage area,pull out the drain plug to let water goout. Reinstall the plug when done.

1. Drain plug

NOTE: The water will flow to the bilge.If there is an important quantity of wa-ter, ensure to drain the bilge (out of wa-ter) prior to using the watercraft.The front storage area includes a latchto hold an approved fire extinguisher(sold separately).

1. Retaining straps2. Extinguisher (sold separately)

Some models feature a removablebasket. It’s handle is convenient to car-ry personal objects.

TYPICAL1. Removable basket

Some models may have convenient rub-ber bands and other useful accessories.

12) Front Storage Compartment Cover Latch

Pull the latch lever upward in order toopen the front storage compartmentcover. Always relatch.NOTE: Verify periodically the lock pintightness of storage cover. Tighten ifneeded and make sure storage coverlatches properly.

13) Tool KitLocated under the seat extension, itcontains tools needed to perform basicwatercraft maintenance.

1. Seat extension2. Tool kit

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14) Air Intake OpeningThis is where air enters to supply theengine and to ventilate the enginecompartment. If the air intake openingis kept under water, water will get in-side bilge.CAUTION: If the air intake openingis kept under water, such as turningconstantly in tight circles, water willget inside bilge, which may causesevere damage to internal parts ofthe engine.

15) Seat StrapThe seat strap provides a handhold toassist boarding and is used as a hand-hold for the passenger.

16) Seat Extension LatchRemoving the seat extension allowsaccess to the rear storage basket. Italso gives access to the seat latch.

1. Seat extension latch2. Rear grab handle

17) Seat LatchRemoving the seat allows access to theengine compartment.The seat latch is located at the rear endand underneath the seat.

1. Seat latch

To remove seat, pull the latch lever up-ward and hold. Lift and pull the seatrearward.NOTE: It is necessary to remove theseat extension first and repeat thesame procedure to remove the seat.

Engine CompartmentThis is where the mechanical, electri-cal and fuel/oil systems are located.

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Certain components in the enginecompartment may be very hot. Di-rect contact may result in skin burn.When starting or operating the en-gine, do not touch any electricalpart. Never leave any object, rag,tool, etc., in the engine compart-ment or in the bilge.

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To latch seat, align latch hole with pinthen, firmly push downward on rear ofthe seat.

1. Latch hole2. Pin

18) Rear Grab HandleProvides a handhold for boarding whenneeded and a handhold for the passen-ger or the spotter. See illustration above.CAUTION: Never use the grab han-dle to tow anything or to lift the wa-tercraft.

19) Rear Storage BasketA convenient watertight, removablebasket to carry personal articles.

1. Rear storage basket

Spare Spark Plug HolderThe storage basket features a sparespark plug holder.

To keep spare spark plugs dry and pre-vent shocks that might affect the adjust-ment or break them, a holder is provided.Unscrew cap counterclockwise to ex-pose the holder and insert spark plugin their holes. Reinstall cap.

1. Storage basket2. Spare spark plug holder cap3. Spark plug holder

NOTE: Adjust spare spark plug gap ac-cording to SPECIFICATIONS before in-stallation.NOTE: Spare spark plugs are not sup-plied with the watercraft.

20) Front and Rear (bow/stern) Eyelets

Front (bow) EyeletEyelets can be used for mooring, towingand as a tie-down point during trailering.

1. Front (bow) eyelet

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Rear (stern) EyeletThis eyelet allows a rope with a hook,a closed end or an open end to be at-tached.

1. Rear (stern) eyelet

21) Mooring CleatsThese cleats can be temporarily used fordocking, while refueling for example.

1. Mooring cleats

CAUTION: Never use mooring cleatsto pull or lift the watercraft.

22) FootboardUser’s feet should rest on the footboardwhen riding.

23) Boarding PadsProvide a cushioned surface for theknees when boarding from rear of wa-tercraft.

24) Boarding PlatformProvides a large surface for easier board-ing from rear of watercraft.

25) Boarding StepA convenient step to help reboardingthe watercraft.

1. Boarding step

Pull down the step with your hand andhold until a foot or a knee is put on thestep.

26) Flushing ConnectorA convenient connector is provided toallow easy installation of a garden hoseto flush the exhaust cooling system.

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On some models, an additional flush-ing connector is located in engine com-partment to allow flushing while water-craft is on a lift or if you prefer to flushfrom this location, either flushing con-nector can be used to flush the exhaustcooling system. Remove seat to gainaccess.

1. Flushing connector2. Dust cap

Refer to POST-OPERATION CARE sec-tion for proper use.

27) Bilge Drain PlugsShould water be found in the bilge, itcan be easily drained by unscrewingthe drain plugs when engine is off andwatercraft is out of water.CAUTION: Remove boat from waterprior to unscrewing drain plugs.

TYPICAL1. Drain plugs2. Tighten3. Unscrew

Tilt the watercraft slightly to the rearso that the water can completely flowout of the bilge.It is suggested to drain bilge on a ramp.CAUTION: Make sure drain plugs areproperly secured prior to launchingthe watercraft in water.

28) Jet Pump NozzleJet pump nozzle turns side to side viarider input at the handlebar. This pro-vides directional control when engineis running.

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1. Jet pump nozzle

29) Reverse GateWhen selecting the neutral or reverseposition with the shift lever, the re-verse gate moves up or down to obtainthe desired position.

TYPICAL1. Reverse gate

30) Jet Pump Water Intake and Ride Plate

The water is drawn up by the impellerthrough this opening. The water intakegrate minimizes the entry of foreignobjects into the propulsion system.

NOTE: The ride plate is the heat ex-changer for the ENGINE cooling system.

1. Water intake2. Ride plate

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Keep away from intake grate whileengine is on. Items such as longhair, loose clothing or personal flo-tation device straps can becomeentangled in moving parts result-ing in severe injury or drowning.

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When operating the engine whilethe watercraft is out of the water,the heat exchanger in the ride platemay become very hot. Avoid anycontact with ride plate as burnsmay occur.

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31) FusesFuses are located under seat in bilge.Refer to MAINTENANCE for more de-tails.

TYPICAL1. Fuses

32) BatteryBattery is located under seat in bilge.Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

TYPICAL1. Battery

33) Side VanesSide vanes are part of the Off-Power As-sisted Steering (O.P.A.S.™) system.When engine RPM is reduced, the sidevanes are lowered to assist the steeringsystem. Refer to PRINCIPLE OF OPER-ATION in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSsection for the description of the system.

34) Engine Oil DipstickLocated in engine compartment, on theengine. It indicates the engine oil level.

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Check handlebar and correspond-ing side vanes operation beforestarting. Never use side vanes as asupporting point to board the wa-tercraft or to lift it. Never turn han-dlebar while someone is nearbyrear of watercraft. Keep away fromsteering moving parts (nozzle,side vanes, linkage etc.).

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TYPICAL1. Oil dipstick

Refer to LIQUIDS for more details.

35) Engine Oil Filling CapLocated in engine compartment, onthe engine. It allows adding oil in theengine when required.

TYPICAL1. Oil filling cap


36) Cooling System Expansion Tank Cap

Located in engine compartment. It pro-vides access to the expansion tank fill-ing neck.

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Remove seat extension and storagebasket to expose expansion tank.

1. Expansion tank2. Cap


Ski/Wake Board Post(if so equipped)Pull up the post to allow hooking a skior wake board rope. Push down whenfinished and properly relock.To lift post, unlock by pulling the lock-ing pin then lift post. Ensure it is prop-erly locked. Lowering the post is theopposite operation.

1. Ski/wake board post2. Pull locking device to unlock

1. Ski/wake board post lifted2. Ensure it is locked

Always have one person other thanthe operator as an observer.NOTE: The handles are supplied for theobserver to have a grip when watching.CAUTION: Never use the ski/wakeboard post to tow other crafts.

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Make sure ski/wake board post isfully extended and locked beforeuse. Completely retract when notused. Use caution with skier/wakeboarder in tow as tow rope maybacklash to watercraft when re-leased. Never perform a sharp turnwhen towing a skier, wake boarderor any toy.

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LIQUIDS

CAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’s lifeand/or performance.

Fueling Procedure

Turn off engine.Do not allow anyone to remain on thewatercraft.Tie watercraft securely to the fuelingpier.Have a fire extinguisher close at hand.Do not insert the spout too far in fillerneck.Pour fuel slowly so that air can escapefrom the tank and prevent fuel flow-back. Be careful not to spill fuel.Stop filling when the fuel reaches thebottom of filler neck. Do not fill into thefiller tube to prevent fuel spill out. Donot overfill. Fully tighten fuel tank cap.

Recommended FuelNormally-Aspirated Models

Use regular unleaded gasoline with87 octane (Ron + Mon)/2 specification.

Supercharged Models

It is recommended to use a premiumunleaded gasoline with 91 octane(Ron + Mon)/2 specification for opti-mum performance.As a minimum, an regular unleadedgasoline with 87 octane (Ron + Mon)/2may be used.

All Models

CAUTION: Never experiment withother fuels or fuel ratios. Never usefuel containing more than 10% alco-hol, (ethanol or methanol). The useof non-recommended fuel can resultin watercraft performance deterio-ration and damage to critical parts inthe fuel system and engine compo-nents.

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Follow these safe boating fuelinginstructions explicitly.

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Always stop the engine before re-fueling. Fuel is inflammable andexplosive under certain condi-tions. Always work in a well venti-lated area. Do not smoke or allowopen flames or sparks in the vicin-ity. Fuel tank may be pressurized,turn cap slowly when opening.Never use an open flame to checkfuel level. When fueling, keep wa-tercraft level. Do not overfill or topoff the fuel tank and leave water-craft in the sun. As temperature in-creases, fuel expands and mightoverflow. Always wipe off any fuelspillage from the watercraft. Peri-odically verify fuel system. Al-ways turn the fuel tank valve (if soequipped) to OFF position whenthe watercraft is not in use.


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Engine OilRecommended OilThis watercraft features a 4-stroke en-gine that requires 4-stroke motor oil forinternal engine lubrication. Ensure torespect the following requirements.Use 4-stroke engine oil that meets orexceeds the requirements for API ser-vice classification SG, SH or SJ. Al-ways check the API service label onthe oil container to be sure it includesthose letters. Only use high-qualityhigh-detergent oil.CAUTION: Never use any two-strokeengine oil.

Oil ViscositySAE 10W40 is recommended for all sea-sons.

Oil LevelCAUTION: Check level frequentlyand refill if necessary. Do not overfillit would make the engine smoke andreduce its power. Operating the en-gine with an improper level may se-verely damage engine. Wipe off anyspillage.

TYPICAL1. Dipstick

Check the oil level as follows:NOTE: Before checking the oil level onthis engine, it is necessary to let it idlefor 30 seconds before shutting it off.Thereafter it is necessary to wait 30seconds. Then, the oil can be checked.This is required to allow the oil to prop-erly level in the different oil chambers.Otherwise, you will have a false oil lev-el reading.1. Watercraft must be level. Check oil

level either with watercraft in wateror out of water. Engine should bewarm.

CAUTION: Never run engine withoutsupplying water to the exhaust cool-ing system when watercraft is out ofwater. 2. If out of water, raise trailer tongue and

block in position when bumper rail islevel. Install a garden hose to theflushing connector. Refer to FLUSH-ING in POST-OPERATION CARE andfollow the procedure.

CAUTION: Failure to flush exhaustcooling system, when engine is outof water, may severely damage en-gine and/or exhaust system.3. Warm-up engine then let idle for 30

seconds before stopping.4. Stop engine.5. Wait at least 30 seconds then pull

dipstick out and wipe clean.

CAUTION: Never run engine longerthan 5 minutes. Drive line seal has nocooling when watercraft is out of wa-ter.6. Reinstall dipstick, push in complete-

ly.7. Remove dipstick and read oil level. It

should be between marks.

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1. Full2. Add3. Operating range

8. Otherwise, add oil up to have thelevel between marks as required.

9. To add oil, unscrew oil cap. Place afunnel into the opening and add therecommended oil to the proper level.Do not overfill.

NOTE: Every time oil is added in en-gine, the complete procedure ex-plained above must be done (enginerestarted, idling for 30 seconds, 30seconds waiting time and then, re-checking the oil level). This is requiredto allow the oil to properly transfer inthe different oil chambers and to thenlevel. Otherwise, you will have a falseoil level reading.

TYPICAL1. Oil cap

10. Properly reinstall oil cap and dipstick.

Engine CoolantRecommended CoolantAlways use ethylene-glycol antifreezecontaining corrosion inhibitors specifi-cally for internal combustion aluminumengines.NOTE: When available, it is recom-mended to use biodegradable anti-freeze compatible with internal com-bustion aluminum engines. This willcontribute to protect the environment.Cooling system must be filled with wa-ter and antifreeze solution (50% water,50% antifreeze).Bombardier sells premixed coolant withfreezing protection up to - 52°C (- 62°F)(P/N 293 600 038).To prevent antifreeze deterioration, al-ways use the same brand. Never mixdifferent brands unless cooling systemis completely flushed and refilled. Referto an authorized Bombardier SEA-DOOdealer.

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Coolant Level

Remove seat extension to exposecooling system expansion tank.

1. Expansion tank

With vehicle on a level surface, liquidshould be between MIN. and MAX.level marks of coolant reservoir whenengine is cold.

1. Level between marks when engine is cold

NOTE: The watercraft is level when itis in water. When on a trailer, raise trail-er tongue and block in this positionwhen bumper rail is level.Add coolant to have the level betweenmarks as required. Use a funnel toavoid spillage. Do not overfill.Properly reinstall and tighten filler capthen reinstall seat extension.NOTE: A cooling system that frequent-ly requires coolant is the indication ofleaks or engine problems. See an au-thorized Bombardier SEA-DOO dealer.

Coolant ReplacementRefer to MAINTENANCE section.

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BREAK-IN PERIOD

CAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’s lifeand/or performance.With SEA-DOO watercraft poweredby Rotax® engines, a break-in period of10 hours is required before continuousoperation at full throttle. To achieve a good break-in, throttle le-ver should not be depressed more than3/4, however, brief acceleration andspeed variations contribute to a goodbreak-in. CAUTION: Continued wide openthrottle runs and prolonged cruisingwithout speed variations should beavoided, this can cause engine dam-age during the break-in period.NOTE: Never add oil in fuel tank dur-ing break-in period.

10-Hour InspectionIt is highly recommended that after thefirst 10 hours of operation, the water-craft be checked by an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. This inspection will alsoprovide the opportunity to discuss theunanswered questions you may haveencountered during the first hours ofoperation.

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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 PROCEDURESsection. Please refer to these sections to have more detailed information.

NOTE: See the detailed instructions hereinafter.

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The pre-operation check is very important prior to operating the watercraft.Always check the proper operation of critical controls, safety features andmechanical components, before starting as listed hereinafter. If not doneas specified here, severe injury or death might occur. Bring all safety equip-ment required by local laws.

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Engine should be off and the safety lanyard should always be removedfrom its post prior to verifying any of the following points. Only start wa-tercraft once all items have been checked and operate properly.

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Hull Inspect.

Jet pump water intake Inspect/clean.

Bilge Drain. Ensure plugs are secured.

Battery Inspect tightness of cables and retaining fasteners.

Fuel tank Refill.

Engine compartmentCheck fuel line connections for tightness.Verify for any fuel leak/odor as well as oil and coolant leaks.

Engine oil level Check/refill.

Engine coolant level Check/refill.

Steering system and side vanes Check operation.

Throttle system Check operation.

Shifter system Check operation.

Storage compartment covers and seat Ensure they are closed and latched.

Safety lanyard and engine start/stop button Check operation.

Water flow in exhaust manifold (only when temperature is below or close to freezing point)

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HullInspect hull for cracks or damage.

Jet Pump Water Intake Remove weeds, shells, debris or any-thing else that could restrict the flowof water and damage exhaust coolingsystem or propulsion unit. Clean asnecessary. If any obstruction can notbe removed, refer to an authorizedSea-Doo dealer for servicing.

INSPECT THESE AREAS1. Water intake 2. Ride plate

Inspect leading edges of the impeller,if they have nicks or bends, perfor-mance will be greatly reduced.Inspect for any possible coolant leakfrom ride plate.

BilgeShould water be present in the bilge,tilt the watercraft to the rear and un-screw drain plugs to completely emptythe bilge.Secure bilge drain plugs.

Battery

Fuel TankWith the watercraft horizontal, fill thefuel tank to specified level.Check fuel tank retaining straps/fasteners.

Engine Compartment

Engine Oil LevelEnsure oil level is appropriate as spec-ified in LIQUIDS section. Check for oilleaks on engine and in engine com-partment.

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Verify tightness of battery cables totheir posts and condition of batteryretaining fasteners. Do not chargeor boost battery while installed.

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Should any leak or gasoline odor bepresent, do not start the engine. Re-fer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealerbefore use.


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Engine Coolant LevelEnsure coolant level is appropriate asspecified in LIQUIDS section. Checkfor coolant leaks on engine, in bilge andfrom ride plate.

Steering SystemAssisted by another person, checksteering operation for free movement.When the handlebar is horizontal, the jetpump nozzle should be in the straightahead position. The rear edge of sidevanes should be pointing outside of wa-tercraft by approximately 20°. Ensurethe jet pump nozzle and side vanes piv-ot easily and in the same direction as thehandlebar.

Throttle SystemCheck throttle lever for free and smoothoperation. It should return to its initialposition immediately after it is released.

Shifter SystemCheck reverse gate operation for freemovement. With shift lever in forwardposition, the gate should be in upwardposition; and offering a resistance to godownward. With the shift lever in neutralposition, gate should be in middle posi-tion. With shift lever in reverse position,gate should be in downward position.

Storage Compartment Covers and SeatEnsure they are closed and latched.

Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop ButtonPosition shift lever in neutral. Ensure thatboth switches operate properly. Start en-gine and stop it using each switch indi-vidually.

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Check handlebar and correspond-ing steering nozzle operation be-fore starting. Never turn handle-bar while someone is nearby rearof watercraft. Keep away fromsteering moving parts (nozzle,side vanes, linkage etc.).

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Check throttle lever operation be-fore starting the engine.

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Verify the reverse gate operationbefore starting the engine.

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Make sure seat is securely latched.

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Should the safety lanyard cap isloose or fail to remain on its post,replace it immediately in order toavoid unsafe use.


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Water Flow in Exhaust Manifold (only when temperature is below or close to freezing point)In Northern areas, if watercraft is to beused when temperature is below orclose to freezing point (0°C (32°F)) or ifwatercraft was left unused while tem-perature was below or close to freez-ing point, water may be frozen in thesupply hose going to the exhaust man-ifold. This could cause exhaust coolingsystem overheating. To ensure it isproperly working, do the following pri-or to using thoe watercraft:– The procedure is to be performed

with watercraft out of water.– Connect a garden hose to the flush-

ing connector at jet pump.– Perform the flushing operation as ex-

plained in POST-OPERATION CARE.– Ensure water flows out of jet pump.

Otherwise, water is frozen in supplyhose and restricts water flow. Donot operate the watercraft in thiscondition.

NOTE: Pay attention that some waterwill also flow out of exhaust outlet.Make sure water is effectively flowingout of jet pump.CAUTION: Operating watercraft withfrozen water in supply hose mightlead to engine components damage.NOTE: When water freezes, no dam-age to engine components will occuras water expands but it may causedamage by preventing full flow of cool-ing water.– Either wait until ice melt or pour some

hot water on supply hose going to ex-haust manifold. Then, perform theflushing operation again to make surewater properly flows out of jet pump.If you need asssitance, refer to an au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer.

– Ensure to drain bilge if water is present.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Principle of OperationPropulsionThe engine is directly coupled to adrive shaft which, in turn, rotates animpeller. This impeller is accurately ad-justed in a housing where the water isdrawn up from underneath the water-craft. Then the water flows throughthe impeller to a venturi. The venturiaccelerates the water and producesthrust to move the watercraft. De-pressing the throttle lever increasesengine speed and therefore watercraftspeed.

TYPICAL

The shift lever should be in the forwardposition in order for the watercraft to ad-vance.

Neutral and Reverse

To find the neutral, set in reverse thenpush back until the watercraft stopsmoving backwards.The reverse gate will be in the middleposition, directing half of the thrust to-ward the front of the watercraft to min-imize watercraft movement.

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Always perform the PRE-OPERATIONCHECKS before operating the water-craft. Become thoroughly familiarwith all controls and the function ofeach. Should any control or instruc-tion not be fully understood, refer toan authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

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Whenever the engine is to be start-ed, the operator and passenger(s)should always be properly sittingon the watercraft and be wearingprotective clothing including a CoastGuard approved PFD and a wet suitbottom.

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1. Shift lever in neutral position

1. Reverse gate in middle position

To obtain reverse, pull shift lever com-pletely. The reverse gate will be in down-ward position, directing all the thrust to-ward the front of the watercraft.

1. Shift lever in reverse position

1. Reverse gate in downward position

NOTE: To obtain maximum efficiencyand control from the reverse, increaseengine speed to slightly above idle.Too much RPM will create water tur-bulence and reduce reverse efficiency.In reverse position, turn the handlebarin the same direction that you want tomove the rear of the watercraft.For example, to steer the rear of the wa-tercraft to the left side, turn the handle-bar to the left side.

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Steering

Turning the handlebar pivots the jetpump nozzle which controls the water-craft direction. Turning the handlebar tothe right will turn the watercraft to theright and inversely. The throttle shouldbe applied to turn the watercraft.

Unlike a car, a watercraft needs somethrottle to turn. Practice in a safe areaapplying the throttle and turning awayfrom an imaginary object. This is agood collision avoidance technique.

The watercraft behaves differently witha passenger and requires greater skill.The passenger should always grip theseat strap or grab handle. Reducespeed and avoid sharp turns. Avoidchoppy water conditions when carryinga passenger.

Off-Power Assisted Steering System (O.P.A.S.)The Off-Power Assisted Steering (O.P.A.S.)system uses a dual side vanes designthat assists the watercraft steering in de-celeration, to redirect watercraft pathwhen steering is turned after throttle hasbeen released or engine stopped.The side vanes on the rear sides of thehull, turn as the steering is turned toassist the watercraft turning. At first,carefully experiment turning with thissystem.

1. Side vanes turn following steering movement

When engine is running at approximate-ly 75% or more RPM, the side vanes areautomatically raised to upper positionsince they are not required at that vehi-cle speed range.Between 30% and 75% engine RPM,side vanes are gradually raised fromlower position to upper position.

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Shift lever should only be used whenthe engine is idling and watercraft iscompletely stopped. Do not use re-verse to stop the watercraft.

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Throttle should be applied andhandlebar turned to change the di-rection of the watercraft. Steeringefficiency will differ depending onthe number of passengers, load,water conditions and environmen-tal factors such as the wind.

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1. Side vane in upper position

When throttle is released and engineRPM drops, the side vanes are auto-matically lowered thus assisting steer-ing control.

1. Side vane in lower position

Boarding the WatercraftGeneralAs with any watercraft, boarding shouldbe done carefully and engine should notbe running.

Boarding is facilitated by using a step.

Boarding from a Dock or in Shallow WaterWhen boarding from a dock, slowlyplace one foot on the watercraft foot-board nearest the dock and, at thesame time, transfer the body weight tothe other side in order to balance thewatercraft while holding the handlebar.Then, bring the other foot over the seatand put it on the other footboard. Pushthe watercraft away from the dock.

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Inexperienced riders should practicehow to get aboard (all methods ex-plained here) close to shore firstbefore venturing into deep water.

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In shallow water, board the watercrafteither from the side or the rear.Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft) ofwater underneath the lowest rear por-tion of the hull.Take into account that the hull will lowerin water when all passengers areaboard. Be certain to maintain the spec-ified depth so sand, pebbles and rockswill not be drawn up in the jet pump.CAUTION: Starting the engine orriding the watercraft in shallowerwater might damage the impeller orother jet pump components.

A. Maintain at least 90 cm (3 ft) underneath the lowest rear portion of the hull when all passengers are aboard

Boarding in Deep WaterOperator AloneSwim to the rear of the watercraft.

Grip the grab handle and pull yourselfupward until your knee can reach theboarding platform then grip the seatstrap.

Bring your feet on the footboard whilemaintaining balance.

Sit astride the seat.

Operator with a PassengerThe operator climbs on the watercraftthe same way as explained previously.In choppy water, the passenger, whilein the water, may hold the watercraftto help the operator in climbing aboard.

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The passenger then climbs on the wa-tercraft while the operator maintainsbalance by sitting as close as possibleto the console.

StartingPreparationBefore unloading the watercraft fromthe trailer, it can be started for about10 seconds to verify proper operation.

Attach the safety lanyard to your PFDand snap the cap to its post before start-ing the engine.

NOTE: If you hear anything else than 2short beeps from DESS system, it indi-cates a particular condition that shouldbe corrected. Refer to the TROUBLE-SHOOTING section for the meaning ofthe coded signal.

Position shift lever to neutral.Firmly grip handlebar with your lefthand and place both feet on the foot-board.CAUTION: Ensure there is at least90 cm (3 ft) of water underneath therear portion of the hull when all pas-sengers are aboard prior to startingthe engine. Otherwise damage tothe impeller or other jet pump com-ponents might occur.To start engine, depress and hold theengine start/stop button. Follow pro-cedure below for engine starting.If engine fails to start after 10 seconds,wait a few seconds then repeat proce-dure.CAUTION: Do not hold start/stopbutton more than 30 seconds toavoid starter overheating. A rest pe-riod should be observed betweenthe cranking cycles to let starter cooldown. Pay attention not to dischargebattery. The engine should be start-ed only after boarding, when there isat least 90 cm (3 ft) of water belowthe hull. Do not accelerate fast.Release engine start/stop button im-mediately after engine is started.

Cold and Warm EngineDo not depress the throttle lever tostart either a cold or warm engine.

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RidingSlowly accelerate to reach deeper wa-ter. Do not apply full throttle until theengine is warm.

CAUTION: Avoid watercraft opera-tion in weeded areas. If unavoidable,vary watercraft speed.

Rough Water or Poor Visibility OperationAvoid operation in these conditions. Ifyou must do so, proceed with cautionand prudence using minimum speed.

Crossing WavesReduce speed.Always be prepared to steer and balanceas necessary.When crossing wakes, always keep asafe distance from watercraft ahead.

Stopping/DockingThe watercraft is slowed by water drag.The stopping distance will vary depend-ing on the watercraft size, weight,speed, water surface condition, pres-ence and direction of wind and current.

The operator should become familiar-ized with the stopping distance underdifferent conditions.Release the throttle at a sufficient dis-tance before the expected landing area.Reduce speed to idle.Shift to neutral, reverse or forward, asrequired.

BeachingCAUTION: It is not recommended torun the watercraft to the beach.Come slowly to the beach and shut offthe engine using the safety lanyard be-fore water depth is less than 90 cm (3 ft)under the lowest rear portion of the hull,then pull the watercraft to the beach.

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CAUTION: Riding the watercraft inshallower water might damage theimpeller or other jet pump compo-nents.

CAUTION: Pay attention, when leav-ing the watercraft on the beach, sothat the side vanes do not rub or hitthe ground due to the rocking move-ment. It might eventually damagecomponents of the O.P.A.S. system.

Shutting Off the EngineTo keep watercraft directional control,the engine should be running until thewatercraft is at idle.To stop engine depress the start/stopbutton. When stopped, disconnect safe-ty lanyard from the post. It is suggestedto release throttle lever first.To shut off the engine, press the en-gine start/stop button. Remove safetylanyard from watercraft.

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POST-OPERATION CARE

General CareRemove the watercraft from the waterevery day to prevent marine organismsgrowth.Should any water be present in the hull,unscrew the drain plugs and tilt the wa-tercraft to the rear in order to allow wa-ter to flow out.Wipe up any remaining fluid in the en-gine compartment (bilge, engine, bat-tery, etc.) with clean dry rags (this is par-ticularly important in salt water use).

Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt WaterWhen the watercraft is operated in foulwater and particularly in salt water, ad-ditional care should be taken to protectthe watercraft and its components.Rinse trailer and watercraft‘s bilge areawith fresh water.CAUTION: Failure to perform propercare such as: watercraft rinsing, ex-haust cooling system flushing andanticorrosion treatment, when wa-tercraft is used in salt water, will re-sult in damage to the watercraft andits components. Never leave the wa-tercraft stored in direct sunlight.

Exhaust Cooling System FlushingGeneralFlushing the exhaust cooling systemwith fresh water is essential to neutral-ize corroding effects of salt or otherchemical products present in water. Itwill help to remove sand, salt, shells orother particles in water jackets and/orhoses.Flushing should be performed when thewatercraft is not expected to be usedfurther the same day or when the wa-tercraft is stored for any extended time.

Proceed as follows:Clean jet pump by spraying water in itsinlet and outlet and then apply a coat-ing of BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricantor equivalent.

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Models without a Flushing Connector in Engine Compartment

Connect a garden hose to connectorlocated at the rear of watercraft on jetpump support. Do not open water tapyet.NOTE: An optional quick connect adapt-er can be used (P/N 295 500 473). Nohose pincher is required to flush engine.

TYPICAL1. Hose adapter2. Quick connect adapter

(optional, not mandatory)3. Garden hose

Models with a Flushing Connector in Engine Compartment

This flushing connector allows flushingwhile watercraft is on a lift or if you pre-fer to flush from this location. Eitherflushing connector can be used to flushthe exhaust cooling system. The one atthe jet pump support (see above) or theone in the engine compartment (seebelow).Remove seat to gain access.

1. Flushing connector2. Dust cap

Remove dust cap from flushing con-nector and attach coupler hose (sup-plied in rear storage compartment).Make sure coupler hose is properlylocked to flushing connector.Install a hose pincher (supplied insidetool kit in rear storage compartment)on water outlet hose.NOTE: This prevents water from di-rectly exiting exhaust cooling system.

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Attach other end of coupler hose to agarden hose. Do not open water tapyet.

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All Models

To flush the exhaust cooling system,start the engine then immediatelyopen the water tap.

CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine.Always start the engine before open-ing the water tap. Open water tapimmediately after engine is startedto prevent overheating.Run the engine about 20 seconds at afast idle between 4000 - 5000 RPM.CAUTION: Never run engine withoutsupplying water to the exhaust cool-ing system when watercraft is out ofwater. Ensure water flows out of jet pumpwhile flushing. Otherwise, refer to anauthorized Sea-Doo dealer for servic-ing.CAUTION: Never run engine longerthan 5 minutes. Drive line seal has nocooling when watercraft is out of wa-ter.

Close the water tap, then stop the en-gine.CAUTION: Always close the watertap before stopping the engine.

Models without a Flushing Connector under Seat

CAUTION: Remove quick connectadapter after flushing operation(if used).

Models with a Flushing Connector in Engine Compartment

Unlock and remove coupler hose. Rein-stall dust cap over flushing connector.Remove hose pincher from water out-let hose.CAUTION: Serious engine damagecan occur if hose pincher is not re-moved.

Anticorrosion TreatmentTo prevent corrosion, spray a corrosioninhibitor (salt water resistant) such asBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent over metallic components in en-gine compartment.Apply dielectric grease (salt water re-sistant) on battery posts and cable con-nectors.CAUTION: Never leave rags or toolsin the engine compartment or in thebilge.

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Certain components in the enginecompartment may be very hot. Di-rect contact may result in skin burn.Do not touch any electrical parts orjet pump area when engine is run-ning.


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SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Monitoring SystemTo assist you when using the water-craft, a system monitors the electroniccomponents of the EMS (engine man-agement system) and other compo-nents of the electrical system. When afault occurs, it sends visual messagesthrough the information center and/oraudible signals through a beeper to in-form you of a particular condition. Re-fer to the INFORMATION CENTER forthe displayed messages and the TROU-BLESHOOTING section for the beepercoded signals chart.When minor faults occur, the fault andmessage/beeper will disappear auto-matically if the condition does not existanymore.Releasing throttle and letting the en-gine returning at idle speed may allownormal operation to come back. If itdoes not work, try removing and rein-stalling the safety lanyard on its post.The electronic system will react differ-ently depending on the fault type. Insevere failure, the engine might not beallowed to be started. In other cases,the engine will operate in limp homemode. See below.When a fault occurs, see an authorizedSea-Doo dealer as soon as possible forinspection.

Limp Home ModesBesides the signals as seen above, theEMS may automatically set default pa-rameters to ensure the adequate oper-ation of the watercraft if an electroniccomponent is not operating properly. Depending on the severity of the mal-function, the watercraft speed may bereduced and not allowed to reach itstop speed as usual.

In this mode, it may be necessary todepress the throttle quite slowly to al-low engine RPM to increase and oper-ate the watercraft to go back home.These performance-reduced modesallow the rider to go back home whichwould not be possible without this ad-vanced system.

Engine OverheatingCAUTION: If the monitoring beepercontinuously sounds, stop engine assoon as possible.Check coolant level. Refer to LIQUIDS.If engine still overheats, continue thefollowing procedure.Perform JET PUMP WATER INTAKEAND IMPELLER CLEANING proceduredescribed in this section.When back to shore, flush exhaust cool-ing system, refer to POST-OPERATIONCARE.If engine still overheats, refer to an au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.

Engine Low Oil PressureCAUTION: If the monitoring beepercontinuously sounds, stop engine assoon as possible.Turn off engine as soon as possible.Check oil level and refill.Restart the engine. If this does not cor-rect the situation, do not run the en-gine further. Refer to an authorizedSea-Doo dealer for servicing.CAUTION: Running engine with lowoil pressure may severely damagethe engine.


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Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning

Weeds, shells or debris can get caughton the intake grate, drive shaft and/orimpeller. A clogged water intake maycause troubles such as:1. Cavitation: Engine speed is high but

watercraft moves slowly due to re-duced jet thrust, jet pump compo-nents may be damaged.

2. Overheating: Since the jet pumpoperation controls the flow of waterto cool the exhaust system, aclogged intake will cause the en-gine to overheat and damage en-gine internal components.

A weed clogged area can be cleanedas follows:

In-Water CleaningRock the watercraft several times whilerepeatedly pressing engine start/stopbutton for short period without startingengine. Most of the time, this will re-move the blockage. Start engine andmake sure watercraft operates properly.If system is still blocked, move the wa-tercraft out of the water and removeblockage manually.If the aforementioned method does notwork, the following can be performed:– With engine running and before ap-

plying throttle, put shift lever in re-verse position and vary throttle quick-ly several times.

– Repeat procedure if necessary.

On-Beach Water Cleaning

Place a cardboard or a carpet beside thewatercraft to prevent scratching whenturning the watercraft for cleaning.Rotate the watercraft to any side forcleaning.

Clean the water intake area. If the sys-tem is still clogged, refer to an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.CAUTION: Inspect water intake gratefor damage. Refer to an authorizedSea-Doo dealer for repair as neces-sary.

Capsized WatercraftThe watercraft is designed so that itshould not turn over easily. Also twosponsons mounted on the side of thehull assist watercraft stability. If it turnsover, it will remain capsized.

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Always remove safety lanyard capfrom its post to prevent accidentalengine starting before cleaning thejet pump area.

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To return the watercraft upright, en-sure the engine is off and the safetylanyard is NOT on its post then grabthe inlet grate, step on bumper rail anduse your weight to rotate the water-craft in any direction.The 4-TEC engine features a tip-overprotection system (T.O.P.S.™). Whenwatercraft tips over, engine is auto-matically stopped, then a valve isclosed to prevent engine oil to flowback in intake system. When watercraft is returned to its nor-mal operating position, engine canthen be started normally.CAUTION: If watercraft has been cap-sized for more than 5 minutes, do notattempt to crank engine to avoid wa-ter ingestion that would damage theengine. See an authorized Sea-Doodealer as soon as possible.CAUTION: If engine does not crank,do not attempt to start engine any-more. Otherwise engine could bedamaged. See an authorized Sea-Doodealer as soon as possible.As soon as possible, check for pres-ence of water in the bilge. Drain asnecessary when back to the shore.

Submerged WatercraftTo limit damages to the engine, per-form the following procedure as soonas possible.Drain bilge.If it was submerged in salt water, spraybilge and all components with fresh wa-ter using a garden hose to stop the saltcorroding effect.

CAUTION: Never try to crank or startthe engine. Water trapped in intakemanifold would flow towards theengine and may cause severe dam-age to the engine.Bring the watercraft to be serviced byan authorized Sea-Doo dealer as soonas possible.CAUTION: The longer the delay be-fore you have the engine serviced,the greater the damage will be to theengine.

Water-Flooded EngineCAUTION: Never try to crank or startthe engine. Water trapped in intakemanifold would flow towards theengine and may cause severe dam-age to the engine.Bring the watercraft to be serviced byan authorized Sea-Doo dealer as soon aspossible.CAUTION: The longer the delay be-fore you have the engine serviced,the greater the damage will be to theengine. Failure to have the engineproperly serviced may cause severeengine damage.

Fuel-Flooded EngineWhen the engine does not start afterseveral attempts, the engine may befuel-flooded. Proceed as follows.To prevent fuel to be injected and alsoto cut the ignition at the engine crank-ing, proceed as follows.While engine is stopped, fully depressthrottle lever and HOLD for cranking.Crank engine several times.If it does not work:

Pull engine cover upward to remove it.

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When watercraft is capsized, donot attempt to restart the engine.Operator and passengers shouldalways wear approved personalflotation devices.


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Disconnect ignition coil connectors.

Remove ignition coils.CAUTION: Ensure there is no dirt incoil holes prior to removing the sparkplugs. Otherwise, dirt would fall intocylinder and will damage the internalcomponents.Remove spark plugs.NOTE: After untightening the sparkplugs, a coil may be used to pull thespark plugs out. Simply bring the coildown to spark plug and “hook” it tothen extract spark plug.Install new spark plugs if available or dryspark plugs using a rag.Cover spark plug holes with a rag.Crank engine several times whilekeeping throttle fully depressed. Reinstall spark plugs and ignition coils.Install clean dry spark plugs if possible.Reconnect ignition coil connector.NOTE: Prior to inserting the ignition coil toits location, apply some Molykote 111grease (P/N 413 707 000) around the sealarea that touches the spark plug hole. Af-ter installation, ensure the seal seats prop-erly with the engine top surface.To reinstall engine cover, push it down-ward until it snaps.Start engine as explained above. If en-gine continues to flood, see an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer.

CAUTION: Never run engine withoutsupplying water to the exhaust cool-ing system when watercraft is out ofwater.

Towing the Watercraft in WaterSpecial precautions should be takenwhen towing a SEA-DOO watercraft inwater.Maximum recommended towing speedis 24 km/h (15 MPH).When towing your watercraft in water,pinch the water supply hose from theimpeller housing to the exhaust mani-fold with a large hose pincher (P/N 529032 500).

This will prevent the exhaust coolingsystem from filling which may lead towater being injected into and filling theengine. Without the engine runningthere isn’t any exhaust pressure to car-ry the water out the exhaust outlet.CAUTION: Failure to do this may re-sult in damage to the engine. If youmust tow a stranded watercraft inwater and do not have a hose pinch-er, be sure to stay well below themaximum towing speed of 24 km/h(15 MPH).

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When disconnecting coil fromspark plug, always disconnect coilfrom main harness first. Nevercheck for engine ignition sparkfrom an open coil and/or sparkplug in the engine compartmentas spark may cause fuel vapor toignite.

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To ease access to the hose, the venttube can be temporarily removed.

1. Vent tube

Lift lock tab and holding the tab, pullthe tube to release it.

1. Lift lock tab

Then proceed with the tab under thetube. Refer to the following illustrationto see it.

1. Other lock tab under tube

Snugly install the hose pincher on thewater supply hose as shown.

TYPICAL1. Hose pincher

CAUTION: When finished towing thewatercraft, hose pincher should beremoved before operating it. Failureto do so will result in damage to theengine.After removal of hose pincher, proper-ly reinstall and lock vent tube. Whenpushing tube in place, you should heara click that validates it is locked.

Low-Charge Battery ConditionSee an authorized Sea-Doo dealer tohave it charged or replaced.

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, replacement, or repairof the emission control devices andsystems may be performed by anymarine SI (spark ignition) engine re-pair establishments or individual.

Engine Emissions InformationManufacturer’s ResponsibilityBeginning with 1999 model year en-gines, PWC manufacturers of marineengines must determine the exhaustemission levels for each engine horse-power family and certify these engineswith the United States of America En-vironmental Protection Agency (EPA).An emissions control information la-bel, showing emission levels and en-gine specifications, must be placed oneach vehicle at the time of manufacture.

Dealer’s ResponsibilityWhen performing service on all 1999and more recent SEA-DOO watercraftsthat carry an emissions control infor-mation label, adjustments must bekept within published factory specifi-cations.Replacement or repair of any emissionrelated component must be executedin a manner that maintains emissionlevels within the prescribed certifica-tion standards.Dealers are not to modify the enginein any manner that would alter thehorsepower or allow emission levelsto exceed their predetermined factoryspecifications.Exceptions include manufacturer’sprescribed changes, such as altitudeadjustments for example.

Owner ResponsibilityThe owner/operator is required to haveengine maintenance performed tomaintain emission levels within pre-scribed certification standards.

The owner/operator is not to, and shouldnot allow anyone to modify the enginein any manner that would alter thehorsepower or allow emissions levels toexceed their predetermined factoryspecifications.

EPA Emission RegulationsAll new 1999 and more recent SEA-DOOwatercraft manufactured by Bombardierare certified to the EPA as conformingto the requirements of the regulationsfor the control of air pollution from newwatercraft engines. This certification iscontingent on certain adjustments be-ing set to factory standards. For thisreason, the factory procedure for servic-ing the product must be strictly followedand, whenever practicable, returned tothe original intent of the design.The responsibilities listed above aregeneral and in no way a complete list-ing of the rules and regulations pertain-ing to the EPA requirements on ex-haust emissions for marine products.For more detailed information on thissubject, you may contact the followinglocations:

VIA U.S. POSTAL SERVICE:Office of Mobile SourcesEngine Programs and ComplianceDivisionEngine Compliance ProgramsGroup (6403J)401 M St. NWWashington, DC 20460

VIA EXPRESS or COURIER MAIL:Office of Mobile SourcesEngine Programs and ComplianceDivisionEngine Compliance ProgramsGroup (6403J)501 3rd St. NWWashington, DC 20001

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LubricationAnticorrosion ProtectionThrottle CableLubricate the throttle cable withBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent.

Electrical ConnectionsAs necessary, apply anticorrosion prod-uct such as dielectric grease on batteryposts and all exposed cable connectors.CAUTION: Do not lubricate connec-tors of the Multi-Purpose ElectronicModule (MPEM) and the engineElectronic Control Unit (EMS ECU).

Additional LubricationBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent will help prevent corrosion of me-tallic parts and maintain proper opera-tion of moving mechanisms.

Ski/Wake Board Post(if so equipped)Lubricate ski/wake board post throughall its length. Pull out then push in sev-eral times to distribute the lubricant.

Reverse GateLubricate pivoting points and mecha-nism.

Periodic InspectionRoutine maintenance is necessary forall mechanized products. A periodic in-spection contributes to the product’slife span.The following maintenance chart givesguidelines for regular watercraft ser-vicing scheduled to be performed byyou and/or by an authorized Sea-Doodealer. The schedule should be adjust-ed according to operating conditionsand use.NOTE: The chart gives an equivalencebetween number of hours and months/year. Perform the maintenance opera-tion to whatever time comes first.IMPORTANT: Schedule for watercraftrental operations or higher number ofhour use, will require greater frequen-cy of inspection and maintenance.

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Only perform procedures as de-tailed in this guide. It is recommend-ed that the assistance of an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer be periodicallyobtained on other components/systems not covered in this guide.Unless otherwise specified, en-gine must not be running and thesafety lanyard must be removedfrom its post for all maintenanceprocedures. Never use jet pumpcomponents or side vanes to liftthe watercraft. Certain compo-nents in the engine compartmentmay be very hot. Direct contactmay result in skin burn. When op-erating the engine while the wa-tercraft is out of the water, the heatexchanger in the ride plate may be-come very hot. Avoid any contactwith ride plate as burns may occur.

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Periodic Inspection ChartDESCRIPTION

I: Inspect, verify, clean, adjust, lubricate,replace if necessary

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Throttle cable I CFuel injection system sensors I I DThrottle body. Fault code reading ➄ ➀ I DFuel vent line pressure relief valve I DFuel lines, connections and fuel system pressurization ➄ I I D

Throttle body, sensors, fuel lines, fuel rail and fittings ➄ I I D

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NOTE: Some items are included in the PRE-OPERATION CHECKS and not nec-essarily repeated in this chart.D: DealerC: Customer➀ In salt water use.➁ These items have to be initially checked after 25 hours. Thereafter, servicing to

be made as specified in this chart.➂ Daily flushing in salt water or foul water use.➃ Perform every 200 hours or 2 years.➄ Emission-related component.➅ Replace after the vehicle completed 100 hours of use or 2 years.➆ Replace for storage period or after 100 hours of use whichever comes first.➇ Every 25 hours when riding in weed areas.

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Drive shaft protection boot I ➁ DGrease splines in jet pump L DShifter system/cable I I DImpeller shaft seal, sleeve and O-ring ➅ DImpeller condition and impeller/wear ring clearance I ➁ D

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Throttle Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle lever.It should operate smoothly and returnto its initial position without any hesi-tation. There must be a small amountof free-play when throttle lever is re-leased. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer if necessary.CAUTION: Never attempt to adjustthe idle speed through the throttlebody tamper proof screw. If so, itwould impair the idle speed stabili-ty. Besides, no adjustment could beperformed by the dealer nor the fac-tory to correct the idle speed. Thethrottle body would need to be re-placed at the customer expense.Also take into account that mightchange the engine emission leveland the engine might not meet theEPA/CARB requirements.

1. Should move freely2. Slight free-play must be present here

Engine Oil Change and Oil Filter ReplacementThe oil change and filter replacementshould be performed by an authorizedSea-Doo dealer.

Valve AdjustmentThere is no valve adjustment to be per-formed on this engine.

Coolant ReplacementThe coolant replacement should beperformed by an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

Fuel Injection SystemThe fuel injection system inspectionshould be performed by an authorizedSea-Doo dealer. Fuel system pressur-ization should be conducted at thesame time.

Steering AlignmentWhen the handlebar is directed in straightahead position, the jet pump nozzleshould be in the same direction allowingthe watercraft to run in a straight line. Therear edge of side vanes should be point-ing out side by approximately 20° whenthe handlebar is pointing straight ahead.

1. Approximately 20° when handlebar is pointing straight ahead

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Do not alter or tamper with throt-tle cable adjustment or routing.

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If throttle lever does not automat-ically return, do not operate wa-tercraft and see your authorizedSea-Doo dealer.

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Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealerif an adjustment is necessary.

Vacuum Bailer Pick-UpsThey are located each side of the driveshaft tunnel.Two pick-ups use a low pressure area inthe jet pump to siphon the water out ofthe bilge when the engine is operating.Inspect each pick-up screen for ob-structions, clean as necessary.

TYPICAL1. Vacuum bailer pick-ups

FusesIf an electrical problem occurs, checkthe fuses. If a fuse is burnt, replace byone of the same rating.

1. Fuse2. Check if melted3. Ampere rating

Follow procedures below.

Fuses can be found on the MPEM in en-gine compartment.NOTE: To understand the acronymsused here, refer to ABBREVIATIONSUSED IN THIS MANUAL section at theend of the guide.

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Ensure the handlebar and jet pumpnozzle operate freely from side toside and are not stressing the steer-ing cable or brackets. Never turnhandlebar while someone is near-by rear of watercraft. Keep awayfrom steering moving parts (noz-zle, side vanes, linkage etc.).

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MPEMTo access fuses on the MPEM, removeseat.Locate MPEM besides engine.

TYPICAL1. Fuses

Fuses rating are identified, look besides the fuse holders.

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Squeeze locking tabs together, holdand pull fuse cover from the MPEM.

TYPICAL1. MPEM2. Fuse cover

Use the tabs of the fuse cover to re-move and reinstall fuses. Slide covertabs along fuse top.

1. Fuse cover2. Fuse tabs

One cover contains spare fuses.

To gain access to spare fuses, removethe cover identified “SPARE FUSESINSIDE”. Look inside cover and pullthe rubber protector with a finger. Takecare not to drop the fuses.

1. Rubber protector

1. Rubber protector2. Spare fuses

When finished, reinstall the remainingfuse(s) and reinstall the protector overfuse(s).CAUTION: Do not install more than4 fuses in cover to allow proper in-stallation of cover.

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Main FusesThey are located besides the MPEM.See below for details.

Main Fuse besides MPEM

1. MPEM2. Main fuse

To remove fuse, lift tab while pullingholder out. Pull fuse out using cover onMPEM as shown above.To remove fuse, lift tab then pull holderout. Pull fuse out using cover on MPEMas shown above.Reassemble removed parts.

O.P.A.S. System(if so equipped)The O.P.A.S. system operation andcondition should be checked by an au-thorized SEA-DOO dealer.

Ski/Wake Board Post(if so equipped)Check ski/wake board post operation.Ensure it slides up and down easily.Check locking mechanism operation.Check fasteners tightness. If some-thing is found defective, don’t useski/wake board post and see an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer for repair.

General Inspection and CleaningInspectionCheck engine compartment for any dam-age and for leaks of fuel, coolant or oil.Ensure all hose clamps are properly se-cured and no hose is cracked, kinked orpresenting any other damage.

Inspect muffler, battery, fuel tank andoil reservoir fastening devices. Visuallycheck electrical connections for corro-sion and tightness.Inspect hull and jet pump water intakegrate for damage. Replace or have dam-aged parts repaired.

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CleaningThe bilge should be cleaned by an au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer to remove anyfuel/oil/electrolyte deposits and mildew.Occasionally, wash the body with wa-ter and soap (only use mild detergent).Remove any marine organisms fromengine and/or hull. Apply non-abrasivewax such as silicone wax.CAUTION: Never clean fiberglass andplastic parts with strong detergent,degreasing agent, paint thinner, ace-tone, etc.Stains may be removed from seat andfiberglass with Knight’s Spray-Ninefrom Korkay System Ltd or the equiv-alent.Respect the environment by ensuringfuel, oil or cleaning solutions do notdrain into the waterways.


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TRAILERING, STORAGEAND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Trailering CAUTION: To avoid damagingO.P.A.S. side vanes, the maximumtrailer wood bunks span includingbunk width should not exceed 71 cm(28 in). Ends of both trailer woodbunks should not be more than2.59 m (102 in) away from water-craft bow attachment point. See fol-lowing illustration.

TRAILER FOR O.P.A.S.1. Watercraft front (bow) attachment point2. Wood bunksA. 71 cm (28 in)B. 2.59 m (102 in)

Make sure that fuel tank cap is proper-ly installed.

Check the applicable laws and regula-tions in your area concerning towing atrailer, especially the following rules:– brake system– tow vehicle weight– mirrors.Take the following precautions whentowing the watercraft:Tie the watercraft to both front and rear(bow/stern) eyelets so that it is firmlyretained on the trailer. Use additionaltie-downs if necessary.CAUTION: Do not route ropes or tie-downs over the seat or grab handleas they could produce permanentdamage. Wrap ropes or tie-downswith rags or similar protectorswhere they can touch the watercraftbody.Ensure all storage compartment cov-ers and seat are properly latched.

A SEA-DOO cover can protect the wa-tercraft, particularly before driving ondirt roads, to prevent dirt entry throughthe air intake openings.Observe trailering safety precautions.

Launching/LoadingCAUTION: Before launching the wa-tercraft, ensure the bilge drain plugsare fully screwed. After loading thewatercraft, ensure they are removedto drain bilge.� WARNING

Never tip this vehicle on end fortransporting. We recommend thatyou carry the vehicle in its normaloperating position.

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Storage

It is recommended that the watercraftbe serviced by an authorized Sea-Doodealer for storage but the following op-erations can be performed by you witha minimum of tools.CAUTION: Do not run the engine dur-ing the storage period.

Body Rinsing/RepairWash the body with soap and water so-lution (only use mild detergent). Rinsethoroughly with fresh water. Removemarine organisms from the hull.CAUTION: Never clean fiberglass andplastic parts with strong detergent,degreasing agent, paint thinner, ace-tone, etc.For gelcoat repairs, refer to an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer. Replace damagedlabels/decals.

Fuel SystemSEA-DOO fuel stabilizer (or equivalent),can be added in fuel tank to prevent fueldeterioration and fuel system gum-ming. Follow stabilizer manufacturer’sinstructions for proper use.CAUTION: Fuel stabilizer should beadded prior to engine lubrication toensure fuel system components pro-tection against varnish deposits.

Engine Oil and Filter ReplacementThe oil change and filter should be per-formed by an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

Exhaust Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication

LubricationConnect a garden hose to cool the ex-haust system as explained in FLUSH-ING under POST-OPERATION CARE.Bring engine to normal operating tem-perature.CAUTION: Properly follow the instruc-tions given in the flushing procedure.Close the water tap, then stop the en-gine.Pull engine cover upward to remove it.

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Because fuel and oil are flamma-ble, have an authorized Sea-Doodealer inspect the fuel system in-tegrity as specified in the periodicinspection chart.

� WARNING

Always stop the engine before re-fueling. Fuel is inflammable andexplosive under certain conditions.Always work in a well ventilated ar-ea. Do not smoke or allow openflames or sparks in the vicinity. Fueltank may be pressurized, turn capslowly when opening. Never usean open flame to check fuel level.When fueling, keep watercraft lev-el. Do not overfill or top off the fueltank and leave watercraft in thesun. As temperature increases, fuelexpands and might overflow. Al-ways wipe off any fuel spillagefrom the watercraft. Periodicallyverify fuel system. Always turn thefuel tank valve (if so equipped) toOFF position when the watercraft isnot in use.


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Disconnect ignition coil connectors.

IMPORTANT: Never cut the locking tiesof ignition coil connectors. This would al-low mixing the wires between cylinders.Remove ignition coils.CAUTION: Ensure there is no dirt incoil holes prior to removing the sparkplugs. Otherwise, dirt would fall intocylinder and will damage the internalcomponents.Remove spark plugs.NOTE: After untightening the sparkplugs, a coil may be used to pull thespark plugs out. Simply bring the coildown to spark plug and “hook” it tothen extract spark plug.Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricantor equivalent, in spark plug holes.To prevent fuel to be injected and alsoto cut the ignition at the engine crank-ing, proceed as follows.While engine is stopped, fully depressthrottle lever and HOLD for cranking.Crank the engine a few turns to distrib-ute the oil on cylinder wall.Apply anti-seize lubricant on spark plugthreads then reinstall them.NOTE: Prior to inserting the ignition coilto its location, apply some Molykote 111grease (P/N 413 707 000) around theseal area that touches the spark plughole. After installation, ensure the sealseats properly with the engine top sur-face.Reinstall ignition coils. Reconnect igni-tion coil connectors.To reinstall engine cover, push it down-ward until it snaps.

Wipe up any residual water from theengine.Disconnect the garden hose.NOTE: It is recommended to fog theengine valves with BOMBARDIERLUBE lubricant. Contact your autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer.

BatteryContact your authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

Engine Cooling SystemAntifreeze should be replaced for thestorage period to prevent antifreezedeterioration. The antifreeze replacement and a densi-ty test should be performed by an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer.CAUTION: Improper antifreeze mix-ture might allow freezing of the liq-uid in the cooling system if vehicle isstored in area where freezing point isreached. This would seriously dam-age the engine. Failure to replace theantifreeze for storage may allow itsdegradation that could result in poorcooling when engine will be used.

Bilge CleaningThe following steps should be per-formed to provide the watercraft en-hanced protection.Clean the bilge with hot water and de-tergent or with bilge cleaner. Rinsethoroughly. Lift front end of watercraftto completely drain bilge.

Anticorrosion TreatmentWipe off any residual water in the en-gine compartment.Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricantor equivalent over metallic compo-nents in engine compartment.

� WARNING

When disconnecting coil from sparkplug, always disconnect coil frommain harness first. Never check forengine ignition spark from an opencoil and/or spark plug in the enginecompartment as spark may causefuel vapor to ignite.

� WARNING

Do not lubricate the safety lanyardpost.


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Lubricate the throttle cable withBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent.

Final StepsIf any repairs are needed to body or to thehull, contact your authorized Sea-Doodealer. For paint touch up of mechanicalparts use Bombardier spray paint.Apply a good quality marine wax to thebody.The seat and the seat extension shouldbe partially left opened. This will pre-vent engine compartment condensa-tion and possible corrosion.If the watercraft is to be stored out-side, cover it with an opaque tarpaulinto prevent sun rays and grime from af-fecting the plastic components, water-craft finish as well as preventing dustaccumulation.CAUTION: The watercraft shouldnever be left in water for storage.Never leave the watercraft stored indirect sunlight. Never store water-craft in a plastic bag.

Pre-Season PreparationUse the following chart.Since technical skills and special toolsare required, some operations should beperformed by an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

� WARNING

Only perform procedures as detailedin this guide. It is recommendedthat the assistance of an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer be periodical-ly obtained on other components/systems not covered in this guide.Unless otherwise specified, en-gine must not be running and thesafety lanyard must be removedfrom its post for all maintenanceprocedures. Components insideengine compartment may be hot.When component conditions seemless than satisfactory, replace withgenuine BOMBARDIER parts orapproved equivalents.


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Pre-Season Preparation ChartNOTE: It is highly recommended that an authorized Sea-Doo dealer perform theannual safety inspection and factory campaigns in addition to the pre-season prep-aration all at the same time.

➀ Before installing new spark plugs, it is suggested to burn the excess BOMBARDIERLUBE lubricant or equivalent by starting the engine using the old spark plugs.

➁ Safety item covered in the annual safety inspection.

OPERATIONSTO BE

PERFORMED BY

GENERALLubrication/corrosion protection Customer

Spark plug replacement ➀ Dealer

ENGINE

Exhaust system condition and fasteners Dealer

Condition of seals and fasteners Dealer

Oil level Dealer

COOLING SYSTEM

Inspection of cooling system coolant level, hoses and componentsIf antifreeze was not changed for storage, drain and replace with new antifreeze.

Dealer

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel filter replacement Dealer

Fuel injection sensors verification Dealer

Fuel system; check valves, lines, fasteners, pressurization ➁ Dealer

Filler neck, fuel tank and fuel cap condition ➁ Dealer

Fuel tank straps Customer

Refill fuel tank Customer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery condition/charging and reinstallation.Set the preferences in information center. Dealer

Battery, starter connections and routing ➁ Dealer

Monitoring beeper Dealer

Digitally encoded security system Dealer

STEERING SYSTEM

Steering system adjustment/inspection ➁ Dealer

O.P.A.S. SYSTEM

Check O.P.A.S. system condition including filter.Replace all 8 square rings. Dealer

PROPULSION SYSTEM

Shifter system condition and cable adjustment Dealer

Propulsion system inspection Dealer

HULL AND BODY

Inspection of bailer pick-ups Dealer

Ski/wake board post and fasteners Customer


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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simpletroubles. You may be able to solve many of these problems rather quickly, butothers may require the skills of a mechanical technician. In such cases, consultan authorized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.NOTE: For the definition of abbreviations used here, refer to ABBREVIATIONS USEDIN THIS MANUAL section below.

Monitoring Beeper Coded SignalsNOTE: When the beeper sounds, also look the message displayed on the informa-tion center to obtain more details on the problem. Refer to INFORMATION CENTER.

CODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

2 short beeps(while installing safetylanyard on post).

• Confirms safety lanyard signal operation.

Engine can be started.

1 long beep(while installing safetylanyard on watercraft post.

• Bad DESS system connection. Reinstall safety lanyard cap cor-rectly over post.

• Wrong safety lanyard. Use a safety lanyard that hasbeen programmed for the water-craft.

• Defective safety lanyard. Use another programmed safetylanyard.

• Dried salt water in safety lanyard cap.

Clean safety lanyard cap to re-move salt water.

• Defective DESS post. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Improper operation of EMS ECU or defective wiring harness.

Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

1 short beep followed by 1 long beep.

• EMS ECU has been inadvertently set to onboard diagnostic mode.

Remove and reinstall safety lan-yard.

4 short beeps every3 seconds interval for4 hours.

• Safety lanyard has been left on its post without starting engine or after engine was stopped.

To prevent battery discharge, re-move the safety lanyard from itspost.

A 2 seconds beep every minute interval.

• High pressure in oil separator tank.


• Low fuel level. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Fuel tank level sensor or circuit malfunction.



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Information Center Messages

CODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

A 2 seconds beep every15 minutes interval.

• Watercraft is upside down. Turn watercraft upright. Refer toSPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Engine coolant temperature sensor or circuit malfunction.


• Fuel level sensor or circuit malfunction.


• Exhaust temperature sensor or circuit malfunction.


• Engine oil pressure sensor or circuit malfunction.


• Low pressure in oil separator tank (engine oil leak).


• TOPS sensor or circuit malfunction.


• TOPS valve solenoid or circuit malfunction.


• EMS ECU failure. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Bilge pump circuit low or high voltage (if so equipped).


• Starter solenoid circuit malfunction.


Continuously beeps. • High engine temperature cool-ant.

See engine OVERHEATING.

• High exhaust temperature. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

The information center dis-play abbreviated messages that I don’t understand.

• Some messages are usefulnavigational information andothers may be system fault in-formation.

Refer to INFORMATION CENTERin CONTROLS, COMPONENTSAND INSTRUMENTS FUNC-TIONS.

No numbers are displayed in the usual display and only P-XXXX numbers appear in the message area.

• EMS ECU has been inadvert-ently set to onboard diagnosticmode.

Remove and reinstall safety lan-yard.


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Engine Will Not Start

OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine does not turn over. • Safety lanyard removed. Install cap over post.

• EMS ECU does not recognize the safety lanyard.


• Turned over watercraft. Refer to CAPSIZED WATERCRAFTin SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Burnt fuse: main, electric starter, MPEM or EMS ECU.

Check wiring then replace fuse(s).

• Discharged battery. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Battery connections, corroded or loose.


• Water-flooded engine. Refer to WATER-FLOODED EN-GINE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Faulty sensor, MPEM or EMS ECU.


• Seized engine. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Seized jet pump. Try to clean. Otherwise, refer toan authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

Engine turns slowly. • Loose battery cable connections. Check/clean/tighten.

• Discharged or weak battery. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Worn starter. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

Engine turns normally. • Fuel tank empty or water-contaminated.

Refill. Siphon and fill with freshfuel.

• Fouled/defective spark plugs. Replace.

• Fuel-flooded engine. Refer to FUEL-FLOODED ENGINEin SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Water-flooded engine. Refer to WATER-FLOODED EN-GINE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Faulty component in the engine management system or faulty connection.


• Disconnected or faulty fuel pump.

Try reconnecting fuel pump con-nector. Refer to an authorizedSea-Doo dealer.

• Blown fuse. Check wiring then replace fuse(s).


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Engine Misfires, Misinjects, Runs Irregularly

Engine Smoke

Engine Overheats

Engine Continually Backfires

Engine Pinging or Knocking


Weak spark. • Fouled/defective/worn spark plugs.

Replace.

• Faulty ignition coil(s) or EMS ECU.


Lean fuel mixture. • Fuel: Level too low, stale or water-contaminated.

Siphon and/or refill.

• Clogged injectors. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Defective sensor or EMS ECU. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

Rich fuel mixture(high fuel consumption).

• Defective sensor or EMS ECU. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.


• Oil level too high. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Internal engine damage. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.


• Engine coolant level too low. Refer to LIQUIDS.

• Clogged jet pump water intake. Clean.

• Clogged exhaust cooling system. Flush exhaust cooling system.

• Quick connect adapter left in flushing connector.

Remove adapter from flushingconnector and retry watercraft. Ifproblem persists, refer to an au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer.


Weak spark. • Fouled/defective/worn spark plugs.

Replace.

Wrong spark. • Ignition coils wrongly connected.



• Knock sensor malfunction. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.


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Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power

Watercraft Can Not Reach Top Speed

Engine RPM Gradually Decreases and Engine Stops


• Engine oil level too high. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Weak spark. Refer to ENGINE MISFIRES, RUNSIRREGULARLY.

• The monitoring system put the watercraft in limp home mode due to a component malfunction.

Refer to MONITORING SYSTEMin SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Engine damaged by water ingestion.


• Clogged injectors. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Low fuel pressure. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• Water in fuel. Siphon and replace.


Cavitation. • Jet pump water intake clogged. Clean.

• Damaged impeller. Replace. Refer to an authorizedSea-Doo dealer.

• The SEA-DOO Learning KeyTM safety lanyard is used which does not allow watercraft to reach its top speed.

Use a regular safety lanyard.

• The monitoring system put the watercraft in limp home mode due to a component malfunction.

Refer to MONITORING SYSTEMin SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

O.P.A.S.TM side vanesdo not go up while watercraft is at speed.

• Clogged filter, square rings damaged, leakage in hoses or mechanical malfunction.


O.P.A.S. side vanesdo not go down while engine is at idle.

• Broken spring inside side vane cylinder.



• Out of fuel. Refill.

• CPS sensor malfunction. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.

• TOPS malfunction. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doodealer.


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O.P.A.S. System Faults

Abnormal Noise from Propulsion System


Watercraft is more responsive than usual while turning.

• Side vanes do not go up whilewatercraft is at speed.


Watercraft pulls on one side.

• One side vane does not go upwhile watercraft is at speed.


O.P.A.S. side vanes do not go up while watercraft is at speed.

• Clogged filter, square rings dam-aged, leakage in hoses or me-chanical malfunction.


O.P.A.S. side vanes do not go down while engine is at idle.

• Broken spring inside side vanecylinder.



Cavitation. • Weeds or debris jammed aroundimpeller.

Clean and check for damage.

• Damaged impeller shaft or driveshaft.


• Water intrusion in jet pump caus-ing bearing seizure.



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SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINEGTX 4-TEC SERIES

(6105/6106/6107/6108/6111/6112/6125/6126/6128/6129)

TypeBOMBARDIER-ROTAX 1503, 4 stroke.Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC),

liquid cooled

Number of cylinder 3 in line

Number of valve 12 valves (4 per cylinder) with hydraulic lifters(no adjustment)

Displacement 1494 cc (91.2 cu. in)

Induction type

GTX 4-TEC and GTX 4-TEC Vans TripleCrown Edition: Normally-aspirated

GTX 4-TEC Supercharged,GTX 4-TEC Supercharged Limited:

Mechanically-driven supercharger

Bore 100 mm (3.9 in)

Stroke 63.4 mm (2-1/2 in)

Compression ratio 10.5:1

LubricationType Dry sump (2 oil pumps). Replaceable oil filter.

Water-cooled oil cooler

Oil type 4-stroke engine oil SAE 10W40 (API service classification SG, SH or SJ)

Exhaust system Water cooled/water injected.Direct flow from propulsion unit

Rev limiter setting 7300 ± 50 RPM

COOLING SYSTEM

Type Liquid cooled. Closed circuit(see also exhaust system)

CoolantEthylene-glycol 50%/50% antifreeze/water.Coolant containing corrosion inhibitors for

internal combustion aluminum engines


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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGTX 4-TEC SERIES

(6105/6106/6107/6108/6111/6112/6125/6126/6128/6129)

Magneto generator output 360 W @ 6000 RPM

Ignition system type Digital inductive type

Ignition timing Not adjustable

Spark plug

Make and type NGK, DCPR8ES

Gap 0.75 mm (.030 in)

Quantity 3

Starting system Electric starter

Battery 12 V, 30 A•h. Electrolyte type.

Fuse

TOPS 10 A

Cylinder 1, ignition coil and injection 10 A



Electric bilge pump (optional) 3 A

Starting system, electric fuel pump 10 A

EMS, start/stop circuit 5 A

Main 2 x 30 A

MPEM 2 A

Depth gauge 2 A

Charging system 20 A

Information center 1 A

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel type

Normally-Aspirated Models

Regular unleaded gasoline with 87 octane(Ron + Mon)/2 specification

Supercharged Models

Recommended: Premium unleaded gasoline with 91 octane (Ron + Mon)/2 specification for

optimum performanceMinimum: Regular unleaded gasoline with

87 octane (Ron + Mon)/2 specification

Fuel injectionRotax EMS (engine management system).

Multipoint Fuel Injection. Single throttle body (52 mm (2.04 in))


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N.A.: Not applicable

➀ Refer to load limit.BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica-tions and/or to make additions to, or improvements in its products without im-posing any obligation upon itself to install them on its products previously manu-factured.

PROPULSIONGTX 4-TEC SERIES

(6105/6106/6107/6108/6111/6112/6125/6126/6128/6129)

Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump

Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage. Greased bearings

Transmission Direct drive

Reverse system Yes

O.P.A.S. system Yes

Pivoting angle of direction (nozzle) ~ 20°

Minimum required water level for jet pump

90 cm (3 ft) underneaththe lowest rear portion of hull

DIMENSIONS

Number of passengers ➀ 3

Overall length 331 cm (130 in)

Overall width 122 cm (48 in)

Overall height 113 cm (44 in)

Weight

GTX 4-TEC and GTX 4-TEC Vans TripleCrown Edition 397 kg (875 lb)

GTX 4-TEC Supercharged and GTX 4-TEC Supercharged Limited: 408 kg (900 lb)

Load limit (passengers + luggage) 272 kg (600 lb)

CAPACITIES

Engine oil 3 L (2.7 U.S. qt) oil change w/filter4.5 L (4.1 U.S. qt) total

Cooling system (coolant) 5.5 L (5 U.S. qt) total

Fuel tank (including reserve) 60 L (15.3 U.S. gal)

Fuel tank reserve(from low level signal) 9.8 L (2.6 U.S. gal)


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SI* METRIC INFORMATION

* The international system of units abbreviates SI in all languages.➀ To obtain the reverse sequence, divide by the given factor. Example: to convert

millimeters to inches, divide by 25.4.NOTE: Conversion factors are rounded off to 2 decimals for easier use.

BASE UNITS

DESCRIPTIONlength ..................................................mass....................................................force ....................................................liquid ....................................................temperature.........................................pressure ..............................................torque..................................................land velocity.........................................navigation velocity ...............................

UNITmeter..................................kilogram..............................newton ...............................liter .....................................Celsius................................kilopascal ............................newton-meter.....................kilometer per hour ..............knot ....................................

SYMBOLmkgNL°CkPaN•mkm/hkn

PREFIXES

PREFIXkilo .......................centi ....................milli ......................micro ...................

SYMBOLk.........................c.........................m .......................µ.........................

MEANINGone thousand......................one hundredth of ................one thousandth of ..............one millionth of...................

VALUE10000.010.0010.000001

CONVERSION FACTORS

TO CONVERTin .........................................................in .........................................................in² ........................................................in³ ........................................................ft ..........................................................oz.........................................................lb .........................................................lbf ........................................................lbf•in ...................................................lbf•ft ....................................................lbf•ft ....................................................PSI .......................................................imp. oz.................................................imp. oz.................................................imp. gal................................................imp. gal................................................U.S. oz .................................................U.S. gal ................................................U.S. quart ............................................knot .....................................................MPH ....................................................Fahrenheit ...........................................Celsius.................................................hp ........................................................

TO ➀mm .....................................cm ......................................cm² .....................................cm³ .....................................m ........................................g .........................................kg........................................N.........................................N•m....................................N•m....................................lbf•in ..................................kPa......................................U.S. oz ................................mL ......................................U.S. gal ...............................L .........................................mL ......................................L .........................................L .........................................MPH ...................................km/h ...................................Celsius................................Fahrenheit ..........................kW ......................................

MULTIPLY BY25.42.546.4516.390.328.350.454.40.111.36126.890.9628.411.24.5529.573.790.951.151.61(°F - 32) ÷ 1.8(°C x 1.8) + 32.75

SI* METRIC INFORMATION


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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

DESCRIPTION

AC Alternate current

API American petroleum institute

CARB California air resource board

DC Direct current

DESS Digitally encoded security system

EMS Engine management system

EMS ECU EMS Electronic control unit

E.I.N. Engine identification number

EPA Environmental protection agency

HP Horse power

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light-emitting diode

MAG Magneto

MPEM Multi-purpose electronic module

MPH Mile per hour

N.A. Not applicable

O.P.A.S. Off-power assisted steering

OPT Optional

PFD Personal flotation device

P/N Part number

PTO Power take off

STD Standard

TBD To be determined

TDC Top dead center

T.O.P.S. Tip-over protection system


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PRIVACY INFORMATION

We wish to inform you that your coordinates will be used for safety and warrantypurposes. Sometimes, we also use the coordinates of our clients to inform themabout our products and to present them offers. Should you prefer not to receiveinformation on our products, services and offers, please let us know by writingto the address below.Also note that, from time to time, carefully selected and trustworthy organizationsmay be permitted to use the coordinates of our clients to promote quality prod-ucts and services. If you prefer not to have your name and address released,please let us know by writing to the address below:

BOMBARDIER INC.RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT75, J.A. BOMBARDIER STREETSHERBROOKE, QUÉBEC CANADA J1L 1W3

FAX NUMBER (819) 566-3590


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CHANGE OF ADDRESS

If your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on thispage.Such notification is likewise necessary for your own safety even after expirationof the original warranty, since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you ifcorrection to your watercraft becomes necessary.NOTE: This card is strictly for change of address only.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Model Number Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.)

OLD ADDRESS: ______________________________________________NAME

________________________________________________________________NO. STREET APT

________________________________________________________________CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

NEW ADDRESS: ______________________________________________NAME

________________________________________________________________NO. STREET APT


STOLEN UNITSIn the event that your watercraft is stolen, you should notify your area’s distributorwarranty department of such.Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number anddate it was stolen.Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on amonthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners.

❏

✃

CHANGE OF ADDRESS


CHANGE OF ADDRESS


CHANGE OF ADDRESS

AFFIXPROPER

POSTAGE

BOMBARDIERRECREATIONAL PRODUCTS

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT75, J.A. BOMBARDIER ST.SHERBROOKE (QUEBEC)CANADA J1L 1W3

✁


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CHANGE OF ADDRESS


CHANGE OF ADDRESS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Model Number Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.)

OLD ADDRESS: ______________________________________________NAME

________________________________________________________________NO. STREET APT


NEW ADDRESS: ______________________________________________NAME

________________________________________________________________NO. STREET APT


STOLEN UNITSIn the event that your watercraft is stolen, you should notify your area’s distributorwarranty department of such.Please provide your name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number anddate it was stolen.Bombardier will provide a list of stolen units to all authorized Sea-Doo dealers on amonthly basis to aid in recovery of such units to their owners.

❏

✃


CHANGE OF ADDRESS


CHANGE OF ADDRESS

AFFIXPROPER

POSTAGE

BOMBARDIERRECREATIONAL PRODUCTS

WARRANTY DEPARTMENT75, J.A. BOMBARDIER ST.SHERBROOKE (QUEBEC)CANADA J1L 1W3

✁


Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your SEA-DOO watercrafthas been registered with Bombardier.

WATERCRAFT MODEL No.

HULLIDENTIFICATION NUMBER (H.I.N.)

ENGINEIDENTIFICATION NUMBER (E.I.N.)

Owner:

Purchase Date YEAR MONTH DAY

Warranty Expiry Date YEAR MONTH DAY

To be completed by the authorized Sea-Doo dealer at the time of the sale.

DEALER IMPRINT AREA

NAME

No. STREET APT

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE


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