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Page 2: ...resale Gelcote is a trademark of Gelcote International Knight s Spray Nine is a trademark of Korkay System Ltd The following trademarks are property of Bombardier Inc and or its subsidiaries SEA DOO BOMBARDIER ROTAX BOMBARDIER LUBE BOMBARDIER ROTAX Formula XP S Synthetic Injection Oil BOMBARDIER ROTAX Formula XP S DI Synthetic Injection Oil BOMBARDIER ROTAX Injection Oil Sea Doo Synthetic Grease P...

Page 3: ...serious boaters may want to obtain Chapman Piloting by Elbert S Maloney available at most book stores When introducing your family or friends to the sport be sure they fully understand the controls and operation of the watercraft and the importance of courteous responsible riding Each operator has a responsibility to ensure the passenger safety and the safety of other water users Please follow all...

Page 4: ... Lever if so equipped 29 8 Fuel Gauge Low Oil Warning Light if so equipped 29 9 Speedometer if so equipped 29 10 Info Center Gauge Buttons if so equipped 29 11 Glove Box if so equipped 30 12 Fuel Tank Valve 31 13 Fuel Tank Cap 31 14 Oil Injection Reservoir Cap 31 15 Front Storage Compartment Cover 31 16 Front Storage Compartment Cover Latch 32 17 Front Storage Compartment Cover Hinge Locking Mecha...

Page 5: ...41 Battery 41 Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir 41 Engine Compartment 41 Steering System 41 Throttle System 41 Shifter System if so equipped 42 VTS Variable Trim System if so equipped 42 Safety Lanyard and Engine Start Stop Button 42 Storage Compartment Covers 42 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 43 Principle of Operation 43 Boarding the Watercraft 46 Starting the Engine 48 Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation...

Page 6: ... Throttle and Choke Cable Inspection 64 Carburetor Adjustment 64 Fuel and Oil Filters 64 Steering Alignment 64 VTS Adjustment if so equipped 65 Vacuum Bailer Pick Ups 65 Water Tank Trap Drains 65 Fuses 66 General Inspection and Cleaning 68 TRAILERING STORAGE AND PRE SEASON PREPARATION 69 Trailering 69 Storage 69 Pre Season Preparation 73 TROUBLESHOOTING 75 SPECIFICATIONS 79 SI METRIC INFORMATION 8...

Page 7: ...Inc however main tains a policy of continuous improve ment of its products without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously manufac tured Because of our ongoing commitment to product quality and innovation Bom bardier Inc reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifica tions designs features models or equipment without incurring obligation The il...

Page 8: ...nov ice or inexperienced operator or an underage or disabled person is NOT RECOMMENDED Observe and follow all on product warning labels Become completely familiar with the controls and operation of the water craft before embarking on your first trip or taking on a passenger s If you have not had the opportunity to do so with your authorized Sea Doo dealer practice driving solo in a suitable area a...

Page 9: ...ance from all other crafts other waterusers or other objects Like any other craft this watercraft has no brake Stopping distance will vary depending on initial speed load wind and water conditions Practice stopping and docking in a safe traffic free area to have an idea of how long it will take to stop the watercraft un der varying conditions Do not re lease throttle when trying to steer away from...

Page 10: ...n 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 up and be thrown rearward by the jet pump onto people or property Respect no wake zones the rights of other water users and the environ ment As the skipper and owner of a watercraft you are responsible for damage to other crafts caused by the wake of your water...

Page 11: ...he watercraft without special equipment and train ing The engine and the corresponding components identified in this guide should not be utilized on product s other than for those they were de signed Maintenance procedures and specified tightening torque should be strictly adhered to Never attempt repairs unless the appropri ate tools are available These water crafts are designed with parts dimen ...

Page 12: ...Doo distributor USA Except Puerto Rico BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA 7575 BOMBARDIER COURT P O BOX 8035 WAUSAU WI 54401 or for P O BOX 54402 Phone 715 848 4957 Fax 715 847 6879 http www bombardier com CANADA Alberta British Columbia Manitoba North West Territories Nunavut Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS 75 ...

Page 13: ...ealer within two 2 days of the appearance of the defect in material and or workmanship and present to the servicing authorized SEA DOO dealer the SEA DOO Warranty Registration Card or a proof of purchase of the NEW and UNUSED 2000 SEA DOO watercraft and must sign the repair work order prior to the start of the repair in order to validate a warranty repair All parts replaced under this limited warr...

Page 14: ...ify this warranty at any time being under stood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the SEA DOO watercraft sold while this warranty is in effect 6 TRANSFER If the customer sells the watercraft guaranteed under the present he shall assign and transfer this warranty which shall be valid for the rest of the relevant PERIOD as defined in section 1 hereinabove to...

Page 15: ...ust notify a local authorized SEA DOO dealer within two 2 days of the appearance of the defect in material and or workmanship and present to the servicing authorized SEA DOO watercraft dealer the SEA DOO Warranty Registra tion Card or a proof of purchase of the NEW and UNUSED 2000 SEA DOO water craft and must sign the repair work order prior to the start of the repair in order to validate a warran...

Page 16: ... the English version shall prevail It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the SEA DOO watercraft complies with all boating regulations and standards of any country other than the original country of sale where the SEA DOO watercraft is intended to be used BOMBARDIER reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time being under stood that such modification will not alter the warran...

Page 17: ...refer to follow ing illustration for location The registration number should appear on each side of the watercraft TYPICAL 1 Registration number location NOTE The registration number must be above the water line Ensure also that the numbers are of the correct size and color Check with local regulations F07A08L 1 smo2001 002a book Page 15 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 18: ...PORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft GS and GSX RFI Models TYPICAL F06L0RN 1 2 5 10 4 3 7 6 smo2001 002a book Page 16 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 19: ...17 GTS Models TYPICAL F02L2QN 1 8 2 5 3 7 10 6 smo2001 002a book Page 17 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 20: ...18 GTI Models TYPICAL F07L2AL 1 6 7 2 3 9 10 smo2001 002a book Page 18 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 21: ...D GTI MODELS Label 2 RFI MODELS Label 3 Label 4 Label 5 GS AND GSX RFI MODELS Label 5 GTS MODELS F00A10L F00L060 F01L9EY F02L2D0 F00L29Y F06A03Z F02L3FZ smo2001 002a book Page 19 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 22: ...I MODELS Label 7 RFI MODELS Label 8 GTS MODELS Label 9 Label 10 WARNING DO NOT BOOST BATTERY WHILE INSTALLED F00L050 F02L2EZ F06L0DZ F02L2G1 F07L11Z F00L2MY smo2001 002a book Page 20 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 23: ...r H I N Other Models The Hull Identification Number H I N is located on footboard at the rear of watercraft 1 Hull Identification Number H I N It is composed of 12 digits Engine 717 Engine The Engine Identification Number E I N is located on the upper side of the magneto housing TYPICAL 1 Engine Identification Number E I N F01L8XY 1 F08L0QY 1 Z Z N 1 2 3 4 5 L 4 9 5 Model year Serial number F00A0C...

Page 24: ...ngine Identification Number E I N is located on the upper crank case on PTO Power Take Off side 1 Engine Identification Number E I N F01D87Y 1 smo2001 002a book Page 22 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 25: ...nents do not apply or are optional on some models GS and GSX RFI Models TYPICAL 15 F06L0ZN 13 24 16 2 26 28 21 22 29 30 26 32 33 34 14 18 17 26 4 5 27 1 3 27 6 12 35 9 10 37 smo2001 002a book Page 23 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 26: ...24 GTS Models TYPICAL 15 F02L3IN 14 4 19 16 2 28 21 22 29 30 20 34 35 36 24 26 32 18 13 17 25 26 37 8 3 6 12 1 7 33 smo2001 002a book Page 24 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 27: ...GTI Models TYPICAL 15 F07L27L 16 2 7 28 21 22 23 13 29 30 35 36 33 34 26 24 25 28 11 14 18 31 26 12 37 3 6 1 27 4 19 32 19 8 9 smo2001 002a book Page 25 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 28: ...Compartment Cover Latch 17 Front Storage Compartment Cover Hinge Locking Mechanism 18 Tool Kit 19 Air Intake Opening 20 Rear Vent Grills 21 Seat Strap 22 Seat Latch 23 Rear Seat Latch 24 Rear Grab Handle 25 Rear Storage Basket 26 Bow and Stern Eyelets 27 Mooring Cleats 28 Footboard 29 Boarding Pads 30 Boarding Platform 31 Boarding Step 32 Cooling System Bleed Outlet 33 Flushing Connector 34 Bilge ...

Page 29: ...e the safety lanyard re mains on the switch it can be restart ed within approximately 10 minutes by pressing the engine start stop button After this delay it is necessary to apply a slight pressure or the removal and re installation of the safety lanyard on the switch to allow engine starting Two short beeps should sound indicating the system is ready again to allow en gine starting Monitoring Sys...

Page 30: ... start stop button With the Digitally Encoded Security System leaving the safety lanyard for more than 10 minutes after stopping the engine will require a slight pres sure or the removal and reinstallation of the safety lanyard on the switch to allow engine starting 5 Variable Trim System Button VTS if so equipped Located just below engine start stop button this button is used to change pump nozzl...

Page 31: ... speedometer indicates the speed of watercraft in miles per hour MPH and kilometers per hour km h The speed sensor mounted on the ride plate sends the signal to the speedom eter and info center if so equipped 10 Info Center Gauge Buttons if so equipped This is a LCD Liquid Crystal Display multifunction gauge The MODE button is used to change display functions The SET button is used to set or reset...

Page 32: ...eak speed distance etc press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds while in the appropriate mode Language Option While in the clock compass mode press and hold the SET button for at least 2 seconds Language option will be displayed Press the MODE button to scroll lan guage English French and Spanish Press the SET button to confirm the desired language and return to the clock compass mode English M...

Page 33: ...Injection Reservoir Cap To add injection oil in the reservoir un screw the cap counterclockwise Do not overfill Reinstall cap and fully tight en it GTS Models Remove seat to expose reservoir cap Pull cap to expose the dipstick 1 Dipstick The dipstick indicates the amount of oil left in the reservoir Oil level should be maintained between FULL and ADD marks Before checking oil level place the water...

Page 34: ...partment Cover Hinge Locking Mechanism GS and GSX RFI Models Hinge is provided with a locking mech anism to hold front storage compart ment cover when fully open To close cover pull tab GTS Models Hinge is provided with a locking mech anism to hold front storage compart ment cover when fully open To close cover pull side pins 18 Tool Kit Contains tools needed to perform ba sic watercraft maintenan...

Page 35: ...stick The seat latch is located at the rear end and underneath the seat TYPICAL 1 Seat latch To remove seat pull the latch lever up ward and hold Lift and pull the seat rearward NOTE On the GTI models it is nec essary to remove the rear seat first and repeat the same procedure to re move the front portion of the seat Engine Compartment This is where the mechanical electri cal and fuel oil systems ...

Page 36: ...r mooring tow ing and as a tie down point during traile ring 1 Bow eyelet Stern Eyelet This eyelet allows a rope with a hook a closed end or an open end to be at tached 1 Stern eyelet 28 Mooring Cleats These cleats can be temporarily used for docking while refueling for exam ple CAUTION Never use mooring cleats to pull or lift the watercraft 1 Mooring cleats 29 Footboard User s feet should rest on...

Page 37: ...ould water not flow from outlet a few seconds after en gine starts immediately stop engine and refer to POST OPERATION CARE and look for cooling system flushing or refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer for servicing WARNING Engine should be OFF when using boarding step Keep limbs away from jet or intake grate Stay on center of the step Only one per son at the time on the step Never use the step fo...

Page 38: ...e turns side to side via rider input at the handlebar This pro vides directional control when engine is running 37 Reverse Gate if so equipped When selecting the neutral or reverse position with the shift lever the re verse gate moves up or down to obtain the desired position 38 Jet Pump Water Intake The water is drawn up by the impeller through this opening The water intake grate minimizes the en...

Page 39: ...e fuel containing more than 10 alco hol ethanol or methanol The use of non recommended fuel can result in watercraft performance deterio ration and damage to critical parts in the fuel system and engine compo nents WARNING Follow these safe boating fueling instructions explicitly WARNING The tank design makes provision for fuel expansion of about 5 If this area is filled fuel will expand and may c...

Page 40: ... or TC W3 outboard motor oils or other ashless type two stroke oil Avoid mixing different brands of API TC oil as resulting chemical reac tions may cause severe engine dam age Oil Injection System This watercraft features an oil injection system which does not require manual fuel oil mixing A sufficient amount of injection oil should be maintained in the reservoir NOTE It is recommended to carry a...

Page 41: ...fuel tank pro ceed as follows Fill fuel tank with approximately 15 li ters 4 gal of gasoline then add the injection oil in the fuel Fill up fuel tank with gasoline Do not overfill NOTE It is important to proceed in this order to allow a proper mixing of the oil in the gasoline If oil is added first in an empty fuel tank fuel lines will be filled up with injection oil leading in a no start conditio...

Page 42: ...erifying any of the following ITEM OPERATION Hull Inspect Jet pump water intake Inspect clean Bilge Drain Ensure plugs are secured Battery Inspect tightness of cables and retaining strap Fuel tank and oil reservoir Refill Engine compartment Verify for any fuel leak odor Steering system Check operation Throttle system Check operation Shifter system if so equipped Check operation VTS if so equipped ...

Page 43: ...s necessary Check fuel tank and oil reservoir retain ing straps fasteners Engine Compartment Steering System Assisted by another person check steering operation for free movement When the handlebar is horizontal the jet pump nozzle should be in the straight ahead position Ensure the jet pump nozzle pivots easily when han dlebar is turned Throttle System Check throttle lever for free and smooth ope...

Page 44: ... engine start stop button Safety Lanyard and Engine Start Stop Button If craft is equipped with shift lever po sition lever in neutral Ensure that both switches operate properly Start en gine and stop it using each switch in dividually Storage Compartment Covers Ensure they are closed and latched WARNING Verify the reverse gate locking op eration before starting the engine WARNING If engine does n...

Page 45: ...l shift lever half way The reverse gate will be in the middle position directing half of the thrust toward the front of the craft to minimize watercraft movement GTS MODELS 1 Shift lever in neutral position GTI MODELS 1 Shift lever in neutral position WARNING Always perform the DAILY PRE OPERATION CHECKS before oper ating the watercraft Become thor oughly familiar with all controls and the functio...

Page 46: ...e engine speed to slightly above idle Too much RPM will create water tur bulence and reduce reverse efficiency In reverse position turn the handlebar in the opposite direction that you want to move the rear of the watercraft For example to steer the rear of the watercraft to the left side turn the handlebar to the right side 1 Handlebar turned to the right side 2 Rear of watercraft moving to the l...

Page 47: ...ing speeds and water con ditions A mid range trim is generally used when cruising Experience alone will dictate the best trim for the condi tions During the watercraft break in period when lower speeds are recom mended it is an excellent opportunity to gain familiarity of trim adjustment and its effects When the nozzle is positioned in an up ward angle the water thrust directs the bow of the water...

Page 48: ... from an imaginary object This is a good collision avoidance technique The watercraft behaves differently with a passenger and requires greater skill The passenger should always grip the seat strap or grab handle Reduce speed and avoid sharp turns Avoid choppy water conditions when carry ing a passenger Boarding the Watercraft General As with any watercraft boarding should be done carefully and en...

Page 49: ...ding the handle bar Then bring the other foot over the seat and put it on the other footboard Push the watercraft away from the dock A 90 cm 3 ft In shallow water board the watercraft either from the side or the rear Boarding in Deep Water Operator Alone Swim to the rear of the watercraft Grip the grab handle and pull yourself upward until your knee can reach the boarding platform then grip the se...

Page 50: ... the meaning of the coded signal Position shift lever to neutral Turn the fueltank valve if so equipped to ON position Firmly grip handlebar with your left hand and place both feet on the foot board To start engine depress and hold the engine start stop button Follow pro cedure below for cold or warm engine starting If engine fails to start after 10 seconds wait a few seconds then repeat proce dur...

Page 51: ...ither a cold or warm engine Riding All Models Slowly accelerate to reach deeper wa ter Do not apply full throttle until the engine is warm CAUTION Avoid watercraft opera tion in weeded areas If unavoid able vary watercraft speed Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation Avoid operation in these conditions If you should do so proceed with cau tion and prudence using minimum speed Crossing Waves Redu...

Page 52: ... to the beach Come slowly to the beach and shut off the using the safety lanyard when wa ter depth is 90 cm 3 ft under the hull then pull the watercraft to the beach Shutting Off the Engine To keep watercraft directional control the engine should be running until the watercraft is at idle To shut off the engine completely re lease throttle lever and press the en gine start stop button Remove safet...

Page 53: ...red in direct sunlight Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication General Flushing the cooling system with fresh water is essential to neutralize corroding effects of salt or other chemi cal products present in water It will help to remove sand salt shells or other particles in water jackets en gine exhaust manifold tuned pipe and or hoses Engine lubrication and flushing should be per...

Page 54: ...p CAUTION Never flush a hot engine Always start the engine before open ing the water tap Open water tap immediately after engine is started to prevent overheating Run the engine about 3 minutes at a fast idle around 3500 RPM CAUTION Never run engine longer than 5 minutes Drive line seal has no cooling when watercraft is out of wa ter Lubrication Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equivalent throug...

Page 55: ... Serious engine damage can occur if hose pincher is not re moved All Models Remove spark plug cables and con nect them on the grounding device GTS MODELS 1 Spark plug cables on grounding device GS AND GTI MODELS 1 Spark plug cables on grounding device GTX MODELS 1 Grounding device RFI MODELS 1 Grounding device Remove both spark plugs and spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv alent into each cyl...

Page 56: ...eize lubricant on spark plug threads then reinstall them Reinstall plug on air intake silencer cover Properly reconnect spark plug cables to spark plugs Wipe up any residual water from the engine Anticorrosion Treatment To prevent corrosion spray a corrosion inhibitor salt water resistant such as BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equivalent over metallic components in engine compartment Apply dielectri...

Page 57: ...for short period with out starting engine Most of the time this will remove the blockage Start en gine and make sure water flows out from bleed outlet and watercraft oper ates properly If system is still blocked move the craft out of the water and remove blockage manually Models with Reverse System If the aforementioned method does not work the following can be per formed With engine running and b...

Page 58: ...ngine is off grab the inlet grate step on bumper rail and use your weight to rotate the watercraft clock wise seen from rear RFI Models To return the watercraft upright en sure engine is off grab the inlet grate step on bumper rail and use your weight to rotate the watercraft coun terclockwise seen from rear Submerged Watercraft If the watercraft is submerged and en gine is water flooded it is str...

Page 59: ...ch Ensure choke lever is completely pushed in Depress the throttle lever at full throt tle position and hold while starting the engine Try several times RFI Models To prevent fuel to be injected in the en gine proceed as follows Remove safety lanyard from its switch Depress the throttle lever at full throt tle position and hold Reinstall the safety lanyard cap on its switch Try to start engine sev...

Page 60: ...ure to do this may re sult in damage to the engine If you must tow a stranded watercraft in water and do not have a hose pinch er be sure to stay well below the maximum towing speed of 24 km h 15 MPH Snugly install the hose pincher on the water supply hose as shown GS GTS AND GTI MODELS 1 Hose pincher RFI MODELS 1 Hose pincher CAUTION When finished towing the watercraft hose pincher should be remo...

Page 61: ...nd CAUTION Immediately stop lubri cating as soon as PTO flywheel boot begins to expand to prevent damage or slipping 1 PTO flywheel 2 Grease fitting 3 PTO flywheel boot Reinstall and secure PTO flywheel guard WARNING Only perform procedures as de tailedin this guide It is recommend ed that the assistance of an autho rizedSea Doo dealer be periodically obtained on other components systems not cover...

Page 62: ... LUBE lubricant or equiv alent will help prevent corrosion and metallic parts and maintain proper oper ation of moving mechanisms Choke Lever Fully pull choke lever and lubricate the metallic portion Seat Opening Mechanism Tab Hook and Lock Pin 1 Front tab 2 Rear mechanism TYPICAL Carburetor Throttle Body and Oil Injection Pump Lubricate springs shafts and exposed portion of cables NOTE Grease car...

Page 63: ...all mechanized products A periodic in spection contributes to the product s life span The following maintenance chart gives guidelines for regular watercraft ser vicing scheduled to be performed by you and or by an authorized Sea Doo dealer The schedule should be adjust ed according to operating conditions and use IMPORTANT Schedule for watercraft rental operations or higher number of hour use wil...

Page 64: ...UEL SYSTEM Carburetor adjustment including choke throttle cable adjustments carburetor equipped models D Throttle choke cables inspection lubrication O Fuel filter carburetor equipped models and lines inspection D Fuel filter replacement carburetor equipped models D Fuel injector cleaning RFI models D Fuel injector sensors visual inspection RFI models D Fuel vent line pressure relief valve inspect...

Page 65: ...l box es starting system etc D Digitally Encoded Security System D Monitoring beeper D Battery condition and straps D STEERING SYSTEM Inspection and cable adjustment D PROPULSION SYSTEM Drive shaft boot and spline condition D PTO flywheel lubrication O Shifter system cable adjustment if so equipped D VTS Variable Trim System if so equipped D Jet pump reservoir oil level oil condition Replace Repla...

Page 66: ... knowledge and experience to have the correct mixture supplied to the engine CAUTION Serious engine damage can occur with improper carburetor adjustment All Models Fuel and Oil Filters The fuel filter carburetor equipped models and the oil filter should be re placed by an authorized Sea Doo deal er Fuel system pressurization should be conducted at the same time CAUTION An obstructed oil filter wil...

Page 67: ...ds to be readjusted refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer CAUTION Trim ring and or nozzle should not interfere at any position Vacuum Bailer Pick Ups They are located each side of the drive shaft tunnel Two pick ups use a low pressure area in the jet pump to siphon the water out of the bilge when the engine is operat ing Inspect each pick up screen for ob structions clean as necessary TYPICAL 1 Va...

Page 68: ... Check fuse condition Make sure to properly close the fuse cap Properly close the electrical box cover making sure its seal is well positioned RFI Models To access fuses on the Multi Purpose Electronic Module open front storage compartment cover and remove bas ket Locate MPEM on the left side of wa tercraft Unclip the fuse cover from the MPEM TYPICAL 1 MPEM 2 Fuse cover Use the tabs of the fuse co...

Page 69: ...ent cover and remove storage basket Locate MPEM on the left side of wa tercraft Remove fuse cover from the MPEM TYPICAL 1 MPEM 2 Fuse cover Use the tabs of the fuse cover to re move and reinstall fuses 1 Fuse cover 2 Fuse tabs To access fuse in the electrical box proceed as follows Remove seat Remove vent tube support GS models F07H08Y 1 F07H0HZ 1 1 F06H1SY 1 2 F06H1TY 1 2 smo2001 002a book Page 6...

Page 70: ...cleaned by your dealer to remove any fuel oil electrolyte deposits and mildew Occasionally wash the body with wa ter and soap only use mild detergent Remove any marine organisms from engine and or hull Apply non abrasive wax such as silicone wax CAUTION Never clean fiberglass and plastic parts with strong deter gent degreasing agent paint thin ner acetone etc Stains may be removed from seats and f...

Page 71: ...ng Loading Before launching the watercraft en sure the bilge plugs are fully screwed After loading the watercraft ensure they are removed to drain bilge Storage It is recommended that the watercraft be serviced by an authorized Sea Doo dealer for storage but the following op erations can be performed by you with a minimum of tools CAUTION Do not run the engine dur ing the storage period Engine Dra...

Page 72: ...bels decals Propulsion System Lubricant in jet pump reservoir should be drained and reservoir cleaned Re fer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer for this operation Grease lubrication point s of propul sion system as explained in MAINTE NANCE section Fuel System SEA DOO fuel stabilizer or equiva lent can be added in fuel tank to pre vent fuel deterioration and carburetor gumming Follow manufacturer s i...

Page 73: ...engine drain hose Install coupler hose to fitting spigot Install a hose pincher to engine water outlet hose beside fitting spigot 1 Coupler hose 2 Hose pincher 3 Fitting spigot Pour the antifreeze slowly mixed with water in coupler hose until the colored solution appears in the engine drain hose Remove hose pincher All Models Except GTS Install a hose pincher to engine drain hose TYPICAL 1 Hose pi...

Page 74: ...OUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS NOTE Although antifreeze will mainly drain out the antifreeze has mixed with the water that was possibly trapped in the water jackets and thus preventing freezing problems At pre season preparation drain the remaining antifreeze from cooling sys tem prior using the watercraft The following steps should be per formed to provide the watercraft en hanced protection Clea...

Page 75: ...craft finish as well as preventing dust accumulation CAUTION The watercraft should nev er be left in water for storage Never leave the watercraft stored in direct sunlight Pre Season Preparation Use the following chart Since technical skills and special tools are required some operations should be performed by an authorized Sea Doo dealer WARNING Observe all WARNINGS and CAU TIONS mentioned throug...

Page 76: ...ler Fuel filter replacement carburetor equipped models Dealer Fuel injection sensors verification RFI models Dealer Fuel system check valves lines fasteners pressurization Dealer Filler neck fuel tank and fuel cap condition Dealer Flame arrester inspection Dealer Fuel tank straps Operator Refill fuel tank Operator LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil injection pump adjustment Dealer Oil filter replacement Deale...

Page 77: ...sure or remove and reinstall safety lanyard on switch Bad connection Reinstall safety lanyard cap correctly over switch Wrong safety lanyard Use a safety lanyard that has been programmed for the watercraft Defective safety lanyard Use another programmed safety lanyard Dried salt water in safety lanyard cap Clean safety lanyard cap to remove salt water Improper operation of MPEM or defective wiring...

Page 78: ...ler Engine turns normally Closed fuel tank valve except RFI models Turn fuel tank valve to ON position Fuel tank empty or water contaminated Refill Siphon and fill with fresh fuel Fuel filter clogged or water contaminated except RFI models Clean check fuel tank for water Fouled defective spark plugs Replace Misuse of choke except RFI models Use only with cold engine Replace spark plugs Fuel floode...

Page 79: ... Doo dealer Rich fuel mixture high fuel consumption Flame arrester dirty clogged if so equipped Clean or replace Partially closed choke except RFI models Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer Defective sensor or ECU RFI models Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Monitoring beeper sounds continuously Clogged jet pump water intake Clean Clogged coolant syste...

Page 80: ... RFI models Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer Low fuel pressure RFI models Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer Stuck RAVE valves if so equipped Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cavitation Jet pump water intake clogged Clean Damaged impeller Replace Refer to an authorized Sea Doo dealer OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cavitation Weeds or de...

Page 81: ...stem type Digital CDI Spark plug Make and type NGK BR8ES Gap 0 5 0 6 mm 020 024 in Starting system Electric starter Battery 12 V 19 A h Fuse MPEM 5 A Electrical system 2 x 15 A VTS system N A CARBURETION Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Carburetor BN 40i diaphragm Fuel accelerator pump Quantity 1 PROPULSION Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Transmis...

Page 82: ...previously manu factured DIMENSIONS GS 5548 Number of passengers 2 Overall length 270 cm 106 in Overall width 116 cm 45 7 in Overall height 99 cm 39 in Weight 219 kg 482 lb Load limit passengers luggage 159 kg 350 lb CAPACITIES Fuel tank 56 5 L 15 U S gal Oil injection tank 6 L 1 6 U S gal Impeller shaft reservoir Capacity 100 mL 2 7 U S oz Oil level Up to plug smo2001 002a book Page 80 Wednesday ...

Page 83: ...l CDI Spark plug Make and type NGK BR8ES Gap 0 5 0 6 mm 020 024 in Starting system Electric starter Battery 12 V 19 A h Fuse MPEM 5 A Electrical system 15 A CARBURETION Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Carburetor BN 40i diaphragm Fuel accelerator pump Quantity 1 PROPULSION Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Transmission Direct drive Jet pump oil type...

Page 84: ...reviously manu factured DIMENSIONS GTS 5551 Number of passengers 3 Overall length 302 cm 119 in Overall width 119 cm 46 9 in Overall height 95 cm 37 4 in Weight 222 kg 488 lb Load limit passengers luggage 225 kg 495 lb CAPACITIES Fuel tank 47 L 12 U S gal Oil injection tank 4 5 L 1 2 U S gal Impeller shaft reservoir Capacity 80 mL 2 7 U S oz Oil level Up to plug smo2001 002a book Page 82 Wednesday...

Page 85: ...ystem type Digital CDI Spark plug Make and type NGK BR8ES Gap 0 5 0 6 mm 020 024 in Starting system Electric starter Battery 12 V 19 A h Fuse MPEM 5 A Electrical system 2 x 15 A VTS system N A CARBURETION Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Carburetor BN 40i diaphragm Fuel accelerator pump Quantity 1 PROPULSION Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Transmi...

Page 86: ...eviously manu factured DIMENSIONS GTI 5552 Number of passengers 3 Overall length 315 cm 124 in Overall width 123 cm 48 4 in Overall height 104 cm 41 9 in Weight 275 kg 605 lb Load limit passengers luggage 243 kg 535 lb CAPACITIES Fuel tank 56 5 L 15 U S gal Oil injection tank 6 L 1 6 U S gal Impeller shaft reservoir Capacity 100 mL 2 7 U S oz Oil level Up to plug smo2001 002a book Page 84 Wednesda...

Page 87: ...ctive type Spark plug Make and type NGK BR8ES Gap 0 5 0 6 mm 020 024 in Starting system Electric starter Battery 12 V 19 A h Fuse MPEM 5 A Electrical system 2 x 20 A 1 x 15 A Fuel pump 10 A Info center 1 A VTS system 20 A FUEL SYSTEM Fuel type Regular unleaded gasoline Fuel injection Rotax Fuel Injection single throttle body 56 mm 2 21 in PROPULSION Propulsion system Bombardier Formula pump Jet pu...

Page 88: ...iously manu factured DIMENSIONS GSX RFI 5549 Number of passengers 2 Overall length 270 cm 106 3 in Overall width 116 cm 45 7 in Overall height 99 cm 39 in Weight 234 kg 515 lb Load limit passengers luggage 159 kg 350 CAPACITIES Fuel tank 56 5 L 15 U S gal Impeller shaft reservoir Capacity 100 mL 4 0 U S oz Oil level Up to plug Oil injection reservoir 6 L 1 6 U S gal smo2001 002a book Page 86 Wedne...

Page 89: ...ur knot SYMBOL m kg N L C kPa N m km h kn PREFIXES PREFIX kilo centi milli micro SYMBOL k c m µ MEANING one thousand one hundredth of one thousandth of one millionth of VALUE 1000 0 01 0 001 0 000001 CONVERSION FACTORS TO CONVERT in in in in 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 knot MPH Fahrenheit Celsius hp TO mm cm cm cm m g kg N N m N m lbf in kPa U...

Page 90: ...uid Crystal Display LED Light emitting diode MAG Magneto MPEM Multi purpose electronic module MPH Mile per hour N A Not applicable OPT Optional P N Part number PFD Personal flotation device PTO Power take off RAVE Rotax adjustable variable exhaust RFI Rotax fuel injection RPM Revolution per minute STD Standard VROI Variable rate oil injection VTS Variable trim system smo2001 002a book Page 88 Wedn...

Page 91: ...REET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS ______________________________________________ NAME ________________________________________________________________ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE STOLEN UNITS In the event that your watercraft...

Page 92: ...iginal warranty since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary NOTE This card is strictly for change of address only CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 75 J A BOMBARDIER ST SHERBROOKE QUEBEC CANADA J1L 1W3 smo2001 002a book Page 90 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 93: ...___ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS ______________________________________________ NAME ________________________________________________________________ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE STOLEN UNITS In the event that your w...

Page 94: ...iginal warranty since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary NOTE This card is strictly for change of address only CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 75 J A BOMBARDIER ST SHERBROOKE QUEBEC CANADA J1L 1W3 smo2001 002a book Page 92 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 95: ...___ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS ______________________________________________ NAME ________________________________________________________________ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE STOLEN UNITS In the event that your w...

Page 96: ...iginal warranty since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary NOTE This card is strictly for change of address only CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 75 J A BOMBARDIER ST SHERBROOKE QUEBEC CANADA J1L 1W3 smo2001 002a book Page 94 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 97: ...___ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE NEW ADDRESS ______________________________________________ NAME ________________________________________________________________ NO STREET APT ________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE PROVINCE ZIP POSTAL CODE STOLEN UNITS In the event that your w...

Page 98: ...iginal warranty since Bombardier will be in a position to contact you if correction to your watercraft becomes necessary NOTE This card is strictly for change of address only CHANGE OF ADDRESS AFFIX PROPER POSTAGE BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 75 J A BOMBARDIER ST SHERBROOKE QUEBEC CANADA J1L 1W3 smo2001 002a book Page 96 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

Page 99: ...ON NUMBER H I N ENGINE IDENTIFICATION 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 smo2001 002a book Page 97 Wednesday June 7 2000 3 57 PM www SeaDooManuals net ...

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