Sea-doo 4-TEC GTX Instrucciones de operaciones

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20REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATIONAll personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legallynumbered.Due to space availability for p

21LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSThe following labels are on your watercraft. If missing or damaged, they can bereplaced free of charge. See an autho

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25IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSThe main components of the water-craft (engine and hull) are identified bydifferent serial numbers. It may some-times become n

26CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS LOCATIONNOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models.GTX 4-TEC SeriesTYPICALF18L0PL8213276

271. Safety Lanyard(engine cut-off cord)2. Handlebar 3. Throttle Lever 4. Engine Start/Stop Button5. Shift Lever6. Speedometer7. Tachometer8. Informat

28CONTROLS, COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTS FUNCTIONS1) Safety Lanyard(engine cut-off cord)The safety lanyard cap should be se-curely snapped onto its post

29Limited-Speed OperationThe 4-TEC models also offers a specialsafety lanyard — the SEA-DOO Learn-ing KeyTM — which electronically limitsthe speed of

2TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ... 5SAFETY MEASURES ...

301. Engine start/stop button5) Shift LeverA push-pull lever:– forward– neutral– reverse. CAUTION: Never rev the engine athigh RPM in reverse.From the

31The speed sensor mounted on thetransom sends the signal to the MPEMand the MPEM send it to the gauge.7) TachometerAn analog tachometer indicates the

32Units and Messages SectionThis section shows the units related tothe numbers displayed. Units such asKMH (MPH), HOUR etc. are displayed. This sectio

33Display SelectionRepeatedly pressing the MODE buttonscrolls the following displays: Com-pass, tachometer, speedometer, aver-age speed, distance, hou

34English/Metric SystemAllows to display the units in the metricsystem or in the SAE English system.NOTE: This function is not availablewhen informati

35NOTE: If a fault occurs, this systemgenerates numbered fault codes(P-XXXX) that can be displayed throughthe information center using a specialproced

36If there is water in the storage area,pull out the drain plug to let water goout. Reinstall the plug when done.1. Drain plugNOTE: The water will flo

3714) Air Intake OpeningThis is where air enters to supply theengine and to ventilate the enginecompartment. If the air intake openingis kept under wa

38To latch seat, align latch hole with pinthen, firmly push downward on rear ofthe seat.1. Latch hole2. Pin18) Rear Grab HandleProvides a handhold for

39Rear (stern) EyeletThis eyelet allows a rope with a hook, aclosed end or an open end to be attached.1. Rear (stern) eyelet21) Mooring CleatsThese cl

320) Front and Rear (bow/stern) Eyelets ... 3821) Mooring Cleats...

40Refer to POST-OPERATION CARE sec-tion for proper use.27) Bilge Drain PlugsShould water be found in the bilge, itcan be easily drained by unscrewingt

4130) Jet Pump Water Intake and Ride PlateThe water is drawn up by the impellerthrough this opening. The water intakegrate minimizes the entry of fore

4233) 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 as

43TYPICAL1. Oil filling capRefer to LIQUIDS for more details.36) Cooling System Expansion Tank CapLocated in engine compartment. It pro-vides access t

441. Ski/wake board post lifted2. Ensure it is lockedAlways have one person other thanthe operator as an observer.NOTE: The handles are supplied for t

45LIQUIDSCAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’s lifeand/or performance.Fueling Procedur

46Engine OilRecommended OilThis watercraft features a 4-stroke en-gine that requires 4-stroke motor oil forinternal engine lubrication. Ensure torespe

477. Remove dipstick and read oil level. Itshould be between marks.1. Full2. Add3. Operating range8. Otherwise, add oil up to have thelevel between ma

48Coolant LevelRemove seat extension to exposecooling system expansion tank.1. Expansion tankWith vehicle on a level surface, liquidshould be between

49BREAK-IN PERIODCAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’s lifeand/or performance.With SEA

4Crossing Waves ... 60Stopping/Docking ...

50PRE-OPERATION CHECKSSome of the following items may not have been previously covered in this guide,however they will be described in the MAINTENANCE

51HullInspect hull for cracks or damage.Jet Pump Water Intake Remove weeds, shells, debris or any-thing else that could restrict the flowof water and

52Engine Coolant LevelEnsure coolant level is appropriate asspecified in LIQUIDS section. Checkfor coolant leaks on engine, in bilge andfrom ride plat

53Water Flow in Exhaust Manifold (only when temperature is below or close to freezing point)In Northern areas, if watercraft is to beused when tempera

54OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPrinciple of OperationPropulsionThe engine is directly coupled to adrive shaft which, in turn, rotates animpeller. This impell

551. Shift lever in neutral position1. Reverse gate in middle positionTo obtain reverse, pull shift lever com-pletely. The reverse gate will be in dow

56SteeringTurning the handlebar pivots the jetpump nozzle which controls the water-craft direction. Turning the handlebar tothe right will turn the wa

571. Side vane in upper positionWhen throttle is released and engineRPM drops, the side vanes are auto-matically lowered thus assisting steer-ing cont

58In 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-

59The passenger then climbs on the wa-tercraft while the operator maintainsbalance by sitting as close as possibleto the console.StartingPreparationBe

5FOREWORDThe Operator’s Guide and Safety Hand-book have been prepared to acquaintthe owner/operator or passenger withthis personal watercraft and its

60RidingGradually accelerate to reach deeperwater. Do not apply full throttle untilthe engine is warm.CAUTION: Avoid watercraft opera-tion in weeded a

61CAUTION: Riding the watercraft inshallower water might damage theimpeller or other jet pump compo-nents.CAUTION: Pay attention, when leav-ing the wa

62POST-OPERATION CAREGeneral CareRemove the watercraft from the waterevery day to prevent marine organismsgrowth.Should any water be present in the hu

63FlushingTo flush the exhaust cooling system,start the engine then immediatelyopen the water tap.CAUTION: Never flush a hot engine.Always start the e

64SPECIAL PROCEDURESMonitoring SystemTo assist you when using the water-craft, a system monitors the electroniccomponents of the EMS (engine man-ageme

65Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller CleaningWeeds, shells or debris can get caughton the intake grate, drive shaft and/orimpeller. A clogged water in

66To 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 a

67Disconnect ignition coil connectors.Remove ignition coils.CAUTION: Ensure there is no dirt incoil holes prior to removing the sparkplugs. Otherwise,

68To ease access to the hose, the venttube can be temporarily removed.1. Vent tubeLift lock tab and holding the tab, pullthe tube to release it. 1. Li

69MAINTENANCEMaintenance, replacement, or repairof the emission control devices andsystems may be performed by anymarine SI (spark ignition) engine re

6The use of LEFT (port) and RIGHT (star-board) indications in the text, alwaysrefers to driving position (when sittingon watercraft).Furthermore, in t

70LubricationAnticorrosion ProtectionThrottle CableLubricate the throttle cable withBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent.Electrical ConnectionsAs

71Periodic Inspection ChartDESCRIPTIONI: Inspect, verify, clean, adjust, lubricate,replace if necessaryC: CleanL: LubricateR: ReplaceFREQUENCYFIRST 10

72NOTE: 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 Thes

73Throttle Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle lever.It should operate smoothly and returnto its initial position without a

74Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo dealerif an adjustment is necessary.Vacuum Bailer Pick-UpsThey are located each side of the driveshaft tunnel.Two pic

75MPEMTo access fuses on the MPEM, removeseat.Locate MPEM besides engine.TYPICAL1. FusesFuses rating are identified, look beside the fuse holders.FUSE

76Squeeze locking tabs together, holdand pull fuse cover from the MPEM.TYPICAL1. MPEM2. Fuse coverUse the tabs of the fuse cover to re-move and reinst

77Main Fuse besides MPEM1. MPEM2. Main fuseTo remove fuse, lift tab while pullingholder out. Pull fuse out using cover onMPEM as shown above.To remove

78CleaningThe bilge should be cleaned by an au-thorized Sea-Doo dealer to remove anyfuel/oil/electrolyte deposits and mildew.Occasionally, wash the bo

79TRAILERING, STORAGEAND PRESEASON PREPARATIONTrailering CAUTION: To avoid damagingO.P.A.S. side vanes, the maximumtrailer wood bunks span includingbu

7 SAFETY MEASURESGeneral To fully appreciate the pleasures,enjoyment and excitement of boat-ing there are some basic rules thatshould be observed an

80StorageIt is recommended that the watercraftbe serviced by an authorized Sea-Doodealer for storage but the following op-erations can be performed by

81Disconnect ignition coil connectors.IMPORTANT: Never cut the locking tiesof ignition coil connectors. This would al-low mixing the wires between cyl

82Lubricate the throttle cable withBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant or equiv-alent.Final StepsIf any repairs are needed to body or to thehull, contact your a

83Preseason Preparation ChartNOTE: It is highly recommended that an authorized Sea-Doo dealer perform theannual safety inspection and factory campaign

84TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simpletroubles. You may be able to solve many of these p

85Information Center MessagesCODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYA 2 seconds beep every15 minutes interval.• Watercraft is upside down.Turn watercraft

86Engine Will Not StartOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine does not turn over.• Safety lanyard removed.Install cap over post.• EMS ECU does

87Engine Misfires, Misinjects, Runs IrregularlyEngine SmokeEngine OverheatsEngine Continually BackfiresOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYWeak spa

88Engine Pinging or KnockingEngine Lacks Acceleration or PowerWatercraft Can Not Reach Top SpeedOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY• Knock sensor

89Engine RPM Gradually Decreases and Engine StopsO.P.A.S. System FaultsAbnormal Noise from Propulsion SystemOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY• O

8 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. Thewater

90SPECIFICATIONSMODELSGTX 4-TEC SUPERCHARGED(6159/6160)ENGINETypeBOMBARDIER-ROTAX 1503, 4 stroke.Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC),liquid cooledNumber

91ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMagneto generator output 360 W @ 6000 RPMIgnition system type Digital inductive typeIgnition timing Not adjustableSpark plugMake an

92➀ 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

93SI* METRIC INFORMATION* The international system of units abbreviates SI in all languages.➀ To obtain the reverse sequence, divide by the given fact

94ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUALDESCRIPTIONAC Alternate currentAPI American petroleum instituteCARB California air resource boardDC Direct currentD

9Maintenance Only perform servicing procedureswhich are detailed in this guide. Fur-ther assistance or information canbe obtained from your authorize