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8 Riding with a passenger(s) or pullingother crafts, tubes, skies or wake-boards makes the watercraft handledifferently and requires greater skill.Do
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9Maintenance Only perform servicing procedureswhich are detailed in this guide. Fur-ther assistance or information canbe obtained from your authorize
10LIST OF DISTRIBUTORSNORTH AMERICAIf your SEA-DOO watercraft requires warranty service, you should take it to anyauthorized Sea-Doo dealer. Be sure t
11BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA: 2000 SEA-DOO® 1. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIODIn Canada, BOMBARDIER INC. (“Bombardier”), and in the U.S.A., Bo
125. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYThis warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal rightswhich may vary from state to state, or p
13BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2000 SEA-DOO® 1. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIODBOMBARDIER INC. (“Bombardier”), as manufacturer, warrants FROM T
145. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYThis warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal rightsresulting from the application of mandat
15REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATIONAll personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legallynumbered.Due to space availability for p
16LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSPlease read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft.GS ModelsTYPICALF06L0RM124 5 6-11 3 7smo
17XP ModelsTYPICALF08L0PM1673 2-11smo2000-002a.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:00 PMwww.SeaDooManuals.net
SAFETY WARNINGDisregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained inthis Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and on Product Warnin
18GTS ModelsTYPICALF02L2QM192-11 837 56smo2000-002a.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:00 PMwww.SeaDooManuals.net
19GTI/GTX and GTX RFI ModelsTYPICALF07L1SL176 3-10511 2smo2000-002a.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:00 PMwww.SeaDooManuals.net
20Label 1ALL MODELS EXCEPT XPLabel 2XP MODELSLabel 3GS, GTS AND GTI MODELSLabel 4XP, GTX AND RFI MODELSLabel 5Label 6F00A10LF08L1NLF00L060F01L9EYF02L2
21Label 7Label 8GS, GTS AND GTI MODELSLabel 9XP, GTX AND RFI MODELSLabel 10GTS MODELSLabel 11GTS MODELSLabel 12Label 13 WARNINGDO NOT BOOST BATTERYWH
22IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSThe main components of the water-craft (engine and hull) are identified bydifferent serial numbers. It may some-times become n
23787 EngineThe Engine Identification Number(E.I.N.) is located on the upper crank-case on PTO (Power Take-Off) side.1. Engine Identification Number (
24CONTROLS AND COMPONENT LOCATIONNOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models.GS ModelsTYPICAL17F06L0ZM153118 2 26 37 28 29 38-39
25XP ModelsTYPICAL23F08L0SN2842-4513 2 14 37 31 33 38-39352616343443471110451159832264441 3526 24smo2000-002a.book Page 25 Tuesday, September 28, 1999
26GTS ModelsTYPICAL17F02L3IM1642618 2 37 28 29 38-392745463134414322 15192534478361417smo2000-002a.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:00 PMww
27GTI, GTX and GTX RFI ModelsTYPICAL17F07L1UL18 2 7 37 28 2936303839424546433431323615 261316 22344140144712 208/9361354smo2000-002a.book Page 27 Tues
Doin'it on your new Sea-Doo WatercraftCongratulations, you are now the proud owner of a Sea-Doo personal watercraft.Whether you are an experience
281. Safety Lanyard 2. Handlebar 3. Throttle Lever 4. Engine Start/Stop Button5. Variable Trim System (VTS) Button6. Choke Lever7. Shift Lever8. Fuel
29COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS1) Safety LanyardThe safety lanyard cap must be se-curely snapped onto its switch to befully operational.Pulling the safety lany
302) HandlebarThe handlebar controls the direction ofthe watercraft. Turning the handlebarto the right steers the watercraft to theright and inversely
315) Variable Trim System Button (VTS)(if so equipped)Located just below engine start/stopbutton, this button is used to changepump nozzle position an
3210) Tachometer(if so equipped)An analog tachometer indicates therevolutions per minute (RPM) of theengine. Multiply by 1000 to obtain theactual revo
33In the event of a warning messagesuch as low fuel, hi-temp, etc., themessage will blink and override all oth-er display functions.If more than one w
3415) Fuel Tank CapGTI, GTX and GTX RFI ModelsOpen the front storage compartmentcover to expose fuel tank cap.All ModelsUnscrew the cap counterclockwi
35All Models Except XP The basket is provided with a holder tostore an approved fire extinguisher.Fire extinguisher (sold separately)should not be loo
36To lock the front storage compartmentcover, insert key and rotate it 1/2 turn.TYPICAL1. Insert key and rotate it 1/2 turn to lock coverTo unlock the
3726) Rear Vent Grills(if so equipped)Allows air to get in or out dependingon engine operation.CAUTION: If grills are kept belowwater level for a long
2TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ... 5 SAFETY WARNING ...
38Pull latch lever to insert it over the rearlock pin. Release latch lever then firmlypush on rear of the seat to relatch.29) Rear Seat Latch(if so eq
39All Models Except XP1. Mooring cleatsXP Models1. Mooring cleats35) Cargo Cleats(if so equipped)These cleats are provided for securingbaggage.CAUTION
4040) Cooling System Bleed OutletAll Models Except XP 1. Bleed outletXP Models1. Bleed outletWhen engine is running, water shouldflow from the outlet.
4144) Jet Pump NozzleJet pump nozzle turns side to side viarider input at the handlebar. This pro-vides directional control when engineis running. 45)
42FUEL AND LUBRICATIONFueling ProcedureDo not allow anyone to remain on thewatercraft.Tie watercraft securely to the fuelingpier.Have a fire extinguis
43Oil Injection SystemThis watercraft features an oil injectionsystem which does not require manualfuel/oil mixing.A sufficient amount of injection oi
44BREAK-IN PERIODEngineWith BOMBARDIER-ROTAX® water-craft engines, a break-in period is re-quired before operating the engine atfull throttle. We reco
45DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKSSome of the following items may not have been previously covered in this guide,however they will be described in the MAINT
46HullInspect hull for cracks or damage.Jet Pump Water IntakeRemove weeds, shells, debris or any-thing else that could restrict the flowof water and d
47Shifter System(if so equipped)Check reverse gate operation for freemovement. With shift lever in forwardposition, the gate should be in upwardpositi
328) Seat Latch... 3729) Rear Seat Latch (if so equipped)...
48OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPrinciple of OperationPropulsionThe engine is directly coupled to adrive shaft which, in turn, rotates animpeller. This impell
49TYPICAL1. Reverse gate in middle positionTo obtain reverse, pull shift lever com-pletely. The reverse gate will be indownward position, directing al
50Variable Trim System(if so equipped)The variable trim system (VTS) chang-es the angle of the jet pump nozzle toprovide the operator with a fast, eff
51TYPICAL1. Push on arrow pointing downward on VTSbutton2. Bow down3. Nozzle downSteeringTurning the handlebar pivots the jetpump nozzle which control
52CAUTION: The engine should bestarted only after boarding, whenthere is at least 90 cm (3 ft) of waterbelow the hull. Do not start engineuntil the pa
53Operator with a PassengerThe operator climbs on the watercraftthe same way as explained previously.In choppy water, the passenger, whilein the water
54Carburetor-Equipped ModelsCold EngineThe choke is provided to supply a rich-er fuel/air mixture when starting a coldengine. Fully pull the choke lev
55Stopping/DockingThe watercraft is slowed by water drag.The stopping distance will vary depend-ing on the craft size, weight, speed, wa-ter surface c
56POST-OPERATION CAREGeneral CareRemove the watercraft from the waterevery day to prevent marine organ-isms growth.Should any water be present in theh
57NOTE: This prevents water from di-rectly exiting cooling system.GTS MODELS1. Fitting spigot2. Coupler hose3. Hose pincherAttach other end of coupler
4POST-OPERATION CARE ... 56General Care...
58SOME GTX AND XP MODELS WITH A FOGGING TUBE1. Partially pull tube out of air box to inject BOMBARDIER LUBE. Push tube in when finishedOTHER GTX AND X
59CARBURETOR-EQUIPPED GTX MODELS1. Grounding deviceRFI MODELS1. Grounding deviceRemove both spark plugs and sprayBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant orequivalen
60SPECIAL PROCEDURESEngine OverheatingIf the monitoring beeper continuouslysounds, stop engine immediately.Perform Jet Pump Water Intake andImpeller C
61XP, GTX and RFI ModelsRotate the watercraft clockwise (seenfrom rear) to its right side for cleaning.All ModelsClean the water intake area. If the s
62Remove spark plugs and dry themwith a clean and dry cloth. Cover spark plug holes with a rag.Ensure choke lever is completely pushedin (carburetor-e
63Towing the Watercraft in WaterSpecial precautions should be takenwhen towing a Sea-Doo watercraft inwater.Maximum recommended towing speedis 24 km/h
64RFI MODELS1. Hose pincherCAUTION: When finished towingthe watercraft, hose pincher shouldbe removed before operating it. Fail-ure to do so will resu
65MAINTENANCELubricationUse SEA-DOO synthetic grease orequivalent and lubricate PTO flywheel. Proceed as follows:Remove seat(s) to expose engine com-p
66Seal CarrierXP ModelsUsing a grease gun, carefully lubricateseal carrier of mid bearing until greaseis just coming out of seal.1. Grease seal carrie
67Shifter SystemGTS ModelsLubricate support plate sliding area ofsliding block and triangular lever withsynthetic grease.Also lubricate sliding washer
5FOREWORDThe Operator’s Guide and SafetyHandbook have been prepared to ac-quaint the owner/operator or passen-ger with this personal watercraft andits
68Periodic Inspection ChartDESCRIPTIONFREQUENCYFIRST 10HOURSEVERY 25HOURSEVERY 50HOURSEVERY 100HOURS ORSEASONALLYTO BEPERFORMEDBYGENERALLubrication/co
69NOTE: Some items are included in the PRE-OPERATION CHECKS and not nec-essarily repeated in this chart.D: DealerO: OperatorEvery 10 hours in salt wat
70Throttle and Choke Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle lever.It should operate smoothly and returnto its initial position
71VTS Adjustment(if so equipped)Push on arrow pointing upward on VTSbutton until the VTS stops. The nozzleshould be up without interfering withthe ven
72FusesIf an electrical problem occurs, checkthe fuses. If a fuse is burnt, replace byone of the same rating. Follow proce-dures below.CAUTION: Do not
73Unclip and remove cover of the rearelectrical box.1. Rear electrical boxREAR ELECTRICAL BOX OPENED1. Fuse holdersUnclip and pull out fuse holders to
74Locate the electrical box.Unclip and remove cover of the electri-cal box.GS AND GTI MODELS1. Fuse holderGTX AND XP MODELS1. Fuse holderGeneral Inspe
75TRAILERING, STORAGEAND PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONTr ai le ringCheck the regulations in your area con-cerning towing a trailer, especially thefollowing r
76RFI ModelsDisconnect the water supply hoseused to cool the magneto. It featuresa quick connect fitting. Press both tabsand pull fitting in order to
77BatteryContact your authorized Sea-Doo dealer.Antifreezing ProtectionIn cool regions (where freezing pointmay be encountered), cooling systemshould
6 SAFETY WARNINGGeneral To fully appreciate the pleasures,enjoyment and excitement of boat-ing there are some basic rules thatshould be observed and
78947 ENGINE1. Disconnect engine water inlet hoseInstall a hose pincher to engine waterinlet hose (except the 947 engine).717 AND 787 ENGINES1. Hose p
79Anticorrosion TreatmentWipe off any residual water in the en-gine compartment.Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricantor equivalent over metallic compo-nents
80Pre-Season Preparation ChartNOTE: It is highly recommended that an authorized Sea-Doo dealer perform theannual safety inspection and factory campaig
81TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simpletroubles. You may be able to solve many of these p
82Engine Will Not StartOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine does not turn over. • Safety lanyard removed. Install cap over switch.• Burnt fus
83Engine Misfires, Runs IrregularlyEngine OverheatsEngine Continually BackfiresEngine Pinging or KnockingOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYWeak s
84Engine Lacks Acceleration or PowerWatercraft Can Not Reach Top SpeedAbnormal Noise From Propulsion SystemOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY• We
85SPECIFICATIONSN.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GS (5644/5827)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust systemWater cooled/waterin
86Refer 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
87N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE XP (5651/5655)Engine type Rotax 947, 2-strokeInduction type Reed valveExhaust system Water cooled/water injected with re
7 Always keep in mind that as thethrottle lever is released to idle posi-tion, less directional control is avail-able. To turn the watercraft, bothst
88Refer 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
89 N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GTS (5639)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust system Water cooled/water injectedLubricati
90Refer to load limit.N.A.: Not Applicable.BOMBARDIER INC. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica-tions and/or to make additions t
91N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GTI (5647/5657) GTX (5653/5690)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 947, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valve Reed valve
92 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
93N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GTX RFI (5648/5658) GSX RFI (5645/5654)Engine type BOMBARDIER-ROTAX 787, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust syst
94Refer 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
95SI* METRIC INFORMATION* The international system of units abbreviates SI in all languages.To obtain the reverse sequence, divide by the given factor
96ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUALDESCRIPTIONAC Alternate CurrentCDI Capacitor discharge ignitionDC Direct currentDESS Digitally encoded security sys
97Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your SEA-DOO watercrafthas been registered with Bombardier.WATERCRAFT MODEL No. ___________________
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