Sea-doo 1997 SP Manuel

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◆SAFETY WARNING

Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in

this

Operator’s Guide,

the

Safety Handbook

and on

Warnings Labels

could cause injury, including the possibility of death.

This

Operator’s Guide

, the

Safety Handbook

and videocassette should

remain with the watercraft at the time of resale.

AFTER-SALES

SERVICE

BOMBARDIER INC.

VALCOURT (QUÉBEC)

CANADA J0E 2L0

The following trademarks are property of

Bombardier Inc.:

SEA-DOO®

Bombardier Lube®

Sea-Doo Jet Pump Synthetic Oil

Sea-Doo Synthetic Grease

Gelcote®is a trademark of Gelcote International

Litho’d in Canada (SMO-9701 PRM)

®*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

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Doin'it on your new Sea-Doo Watercraft

Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Sea-Doo personal watercraft.

Whether you are an experienced boater or are new to the sport of boating, we

ask you to take the time to view the videocassette provided with the watercraft,

to read this

Operator’s Guide

, the

safety handbook

and familiarize yourself with

the contents. These Guides contain pertinent information which, if followed, will

provide you with the necessary knowledge to help you fully enjoy the pleasures

of this craft.

We strongly recommend that any watercraft operator complete a safety boating

course. Check with your local Coast Guard or Power and Sail Squadron in your

area for course availability. More 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 under-

stand the controls and operation of the watercraft and the importance of courte-

ous, responsible riding.

Each operator has a responsibility to ensure the passenger safety and the safety

of other water users. Please follow all safety instructions and drive with care.

We encourage you to have an Annual Safety Inspection of your watercraft.

Please contact 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS___________________________

FOREWORD ............................................................................... 4

◆SAFETY WARNING.................................................................. 5

LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............................................................ 8

NORTH AMERICA .................................................................................. 8

THE 1997 BOMBARDIER WATERCRAFT

LIMITED WARRANTY (NORTH AMERICA).................................. 9

REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION......................................... 11

LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS .................................. 14

WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATION................................................. 23

Hull Identification Number...................................................................... 23

Engine Identification Number................................................................. 24

COMPONENT FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 25

FUEL AND LUBRICATION .......................................................... 46

Fueling Procedure................................................................................... 46

Recommended Fuel ............................................................................... 46

Recommended Oil.................................................................................. 46

Oil Injection System ............................................................................... 47

BREAK-IN PERIOD ..................................................................... 48

Engine..................................................................................................... 48

10-Hour Inspection ................................................................................. 48

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ......................................................... 50

Hull ......................................................................................................... 50

Jet Pump Water Intake........................................................................... 50

Bilge........................................................................................................ 51

Battery.................................................................................................... 51

Fuel and Oil Reservoirs........................................................................... 51

Engine Compartment ............................................................................. 51

Fire Extinguisher..................................................................................... 51

Steering and Throttle Systems............................................................... 51

Reverse System (GTS/GTI/GTX Models) ................................................ 51

Variable Trim System (SPX/GSI/GSX/XP Models)................................... 51

Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................ 51

Clothing .................................................................................................. 52

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 53

Principle of Operation............................................................................. 53

Boarding from a Dock or in Shallow Water ............................................ 56

Starting the Engine................................................................................. 57

Boarding in Deep Water ......................................................................... 58

Rough/Choppy Water Operation ............................................................ 60

Crossing Waves...................................................................................... 60

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Stopping/Docking ................................................................................... 60

Beaching................................................................................................. 60

Shutting Off the Engine.......................................................................... 61

POST-OPERATION CARE............................................................ 62

General Care........................................................................................... 62

Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water ......................................... 62

Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication ..................... 62

SPECIAL PROCEDURES............................................................. 66

Engine Overheating................................................................................ 66

Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning....................................... 66

Capsized Watercraft ............................................................................... 67

Submerged Watercraft........................................................................... 67

Towing the Watercraft in Water............................................................. 68

Low-Charge Battery Condition ............................................................... 68

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 69

Lubrication.............................................................................................. 69

Periodic Inspection................................................................................. 71

Periodic Inspection Chart ....................................................................... 72

Throttle and Choke Cable Inspection ..................................................... 73

Carburetor Adjustment........................................................................... 73

Fuel and Oil Filters.................................................................................. 73

Steering Alignment................................................................................. 73

VTS Adjustment (SPX/GSI/GSX/XP Models)........................................... 73

Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups ......................................................................... 74

Water Tank Trap Drains (GTS Model)..................................................... 75

Fuses...................................................................................................... 75

General Inspection and Care .................................................................. 77

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE

AND PRE-SEASON PREPARATION ............................................ 78

Transportation ........................................................................................ 78

Storage................................................................................................... 78

Pre-Season Preparation .......................................................................... 81

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................. 83

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 86

SI METRIC INFORMATION ......................................................... 98

OTHER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE........................................... 99

CHANGE OF ADDRESS.............................................................. 101

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FOREWORD _____________________________________

The

Operator’s Guide

and

Safety

Handbook

have been prepared to ac-

quaint the owner/operator or passen-

ger with this personal watercraft and

its various controls, maintenance and

safe riding instructions. Each is indis-

pensable for the proper use of the

product, and should be kept in a wa-

terproof bag with the watercraft at all

times.

For any questions pertaining to the

warranty and its application, consult

the WARRANTY section in this Guide,

or an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.

This Guide uses the following sym-

bols to emphasize particular informa-

tion.

NOTE: Indicates supplementary

information needed to fully com-

plete an instruction.

Although the mere reading of such in-

formation does not eliminate the haz-

ard, the understanding and application

of the information will promote its cor-

rect use.

The information and components/sys-

tem descriptions contained in this

Guide are correct at the time of publi-

cation. Bombardier Inc. however,

maintains a policy of continuous im-

provement of its products without im-

posing upon itself any obligation to in-

stall them on products previously

manufactured.

Bombardier Inc. reserves the right at

any time to discontinue or change

specifications, designs, features,

models or equipment without incur-

ring obligation.

The illustrations show the typical con-

struction of the different assemblies

and may not represent the full detail or

exact shape of the parts which have

the same or a similar function.

Specifications are given in the SI met-

ric system with the SAE U.S. equiva-

lent in parenthesis. Where precise ac-

curacy is not required, some conver-

sions are rounded off for easier use.

Shop Manual

can be obtained for

complete service, maintenance and

more repair information.

◆WARNING

Identifies an instruction which, if

not followed, might cause seri-

ous personal injuries including

the possibility of death.

-CAUTION

Denotes an instruction which, if

not followed, might severely

damage the watercraft and/or

components.

◆WARNING

The engine and the correspond-

ing components identified in this

guide should not be utilized on

product(s) other than those they

were designed for. Maintenance

procedures and specified tight-

ening torques must be strictly ad-

hered to. Never attempt repairs

unless the appropriate tools are

available. These watercraft are

designed with parts dimensioned

in both the metric and the imperi-

al systems. When replacing fas-

teners, make sure to use only

those recommended by Bombar-

dier. Mismatched or incorrect fas-

teners could cause damage to the

watercraft or possible personal

injury.

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◆SAFETY WARNING ____________________________

◆To fully appreciate the pleasures,

enjoyment and excitement of boat-

ing there are some basic rules that

MUST be observed and followed by

any boater. Some rules may be new

to you while others may be com-

mon sense or obvious, irrespective,

we ask that you please take a few

minutes of your time to read these

safety instructions completely be-

fore you operate your craft. Failure

to follow this safety information

and safe boating rules could result

in injury, including the possibility of

death to you, your passenger(s), or

other water users.

◆Information in this Guide is limited.

It is strongly recommended that

you obtain further boating informa-

tion from the local Coast Guard or

Power Squadron. We further rec-

ommend you take a boating safety

course. Check local and federal

boating laws applicable to the wa-

terways where you intend to use

the craft. Learn the local rules of

the road.

◆Become completely familiar with

the controls and operation of the

craft before taking on a passen-

ger(s) or embarking on a trip. If you

have not had the opportunity to do

so with your dealer, practice driving

solo in a suitable area and feel the

response of each control. Be fully

familiar with all controls before fully

advancing the throttle.

◆The performance of this craft may

significantly exceed that of other

craft you may have operated.

Therefore, use of this craft by a

novice or inexperienced operator is

not recommended.

◆Observe and follow all on-product

warning labels and the content of

this Guide.

◆Operator and passenger(s) should

wear suitable eye and body protec-

tion, as well as deck shoes or boo-

ties. Long hair or loose clothes

should be securely attached to pre-

vent snagging in the water intake.

◆Coast Guard approved personal flo-

tation devices (PFD) must be worn

when riding the watercraft.

◆Operation of this craft by a minor or

disabled person is NOT recom-

mended.

◆Do not operate the craft after con-

suming alcohol or drugs.

◆Always perform the pre-operation

checks as specified in this Guide.

This includes:

– Attaching the safety lanyard.

– Verification of throttle lever and

steering movement.

– Verification of start/stop button

operation.

– Oil and fuel levels.

– Adequate water depth.

– Required boating equipment.

(Know how to use each).

◆The operator and passenger(s)

must be properly seated before

starting or moving the craft.

◆Wave or wake jumping can be dan-

gerous and in many regions illegal.

◆Most boating accidents result from

the failure of the operator to keep a

lookout for other water users or

other potential hazards. Keep a safe

distance from other boats. Do not

attempt to splash others with your

wake. Do not ride on the surf line.

◆To prevent accidental starting or un-

authorized use, always detach the

safety lanyard from the boat, espe-

cially during maintenance, cleaning

of the intake grate, or when swim-

mers are nearby.

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◆Ensure that all passengers know

how to reboard the craft from the

water.

◆Always have an observer while

towing a skier.

◆Know the waters in which the craft

is to be operated. Current, tides,

rapids, shallow water, hidden ob-

stacles etc., can affect safe opera-

tion.

◆When boating, apply the principle

of 1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3 back

and 1/3 reserve fuel supply.

◆Maintain the craft and equipment in

top condition at all times. Adhere to

the prescribed maintenance sched-

ules. Use a protective cover when

not in use. After salt or foul water

use, the craft should be thoroughly

rinsed and protected from corro-

sion. If you suspect water ingestion

into the engine, contact your dealer

for proper servicing.

◆The bilge must be kept clean of oil,

water or other foreign materials. Do

not carry spare fuel and inflamma-

ble liquids in any of the storage or

engine compartments.

◆Avoid adding on accessories, carry-

ing equipment or passengers

which may alter the craft's configu-

ration or balance.

◆Only perform servicing procedures

which are detailed in this Guide.

Further assistance or information

can be obtained from your dealer. In

many instances proper tools and

training is required for certain ser-

vicing or repair procedures.

◆Gasoline fumes are inflammable

and explosive. Always adhere to

the fueling procedure contained in

this Guide and those given to you

by the marina.

◆Always keep in mind that as the

throttle lever is released to idle po-

sition, less directional control is

available. To turn the craft, both

steering and throttle are necessary.

This craft has the capability of turn-

ing more sharply than other boats,

however, unless in an emergency,

do not negotiate sharp, high speed

turns.

◆Like any other boat, this craft has

no brake. Stopping distance will

vary depending on initial speed,

load, wind, and water conditions.

Practice stopping and docking in a

safe area to have an idea of how

long it will take to stop the craft un-

der varying conditions.

◆Prolonged exposure to the sun,

wind, etc., causes fatigue and may

affect your reaction time.

◆Do not overload the craft or take on

more passengers than designated

for the intended type of boating.

Load and altitude will also affect

craft performance.

◆Riding with a passenger(s) makes

the craft handle differently and re-

quires greater skill.

◆Proceed with caution and at very

low speeds in shallow water.

Grounding or abrupt stops may re-

sult, or debris may be picked up and

be jettisoned rearward to people or

property.

◆As the "skipper" of a boat you are

responsible for damage to other

boats caused by the wake of your

craft. Respect no wake zones.

◆Respect the rights of other water

users and the environment. Allow

no one to throw refuse overboard.

◆Do not operate the craft in inclem-

ent weather.

◆This watercraft is not designed for

night-time operation.

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◆Lifting the craft requires special

equipment and experience. Do not

attempt to lift the craft without

such experience or equipment.

◆Respect the safety and comfort of

your passenger(s) and persons be-

ing towed on skis or other water

toys.

◆Always carry the regulatory required

safety items on board. Check with

local regulations or your dealer.

◆Due to the close proximity of other

racers, it is recommended that an

approved personal watercraft hel-

met be used during racing events.

Read and follow all instructions and

warnings provided with the helmet.

Drive prudently and have fun.

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LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS _________________________

NORTH AMERICA

If your SEA-DOO requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized

SEA-DOO dealer. Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid

proof of the original date of purchase. If a question or problem arises regarding

warranty, first contact the service manager or owner of the SEA-DOO dealership.

To find the nearest authorized Sea-Doo dealer, dial: 1-800-882-2900.

NOTE: If outside North America, consult the local distributor.

U.S.A:

(Except Puerto Rico)

BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION

OF AMERICA

7575 BOMBARDIER COURT

P.O. BOX 8035

WAUSAU, WI

54402-8035

Phone: (715) 842-8886

CANADA

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

North West Territories

Ontario

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

New-Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

BOMBARDIER INC.

SEA-DOO SERVICE DEPARTMENT

VALCOURT, QUEBEC

J0E 2L0

Phone: (514) 532-2211

Newfoundland CHARLES R. BELL

R.P.O. BOX 1050

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

CORNER BROOKE, NFLD

A2H 6J3

Phone: (709) 634-3533

FAX: (709) 634-2444

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