SeaDoo GS Instructions d'exploitation

www.SeaDooManuals.net

8Due to the close proximity of otherracers, it is recommended that an ap-proved personal watercraft helmet beused during racing events. Read andfollow

98➀ 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

99ENGINE GTX RFI (5887/5886) GSX RFI (5637/5638)Engine type BOMBARDIER-ROTAX 787, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust system Water cooled/water

100➀ 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

101SI* METRIC INFORMATION* The international system of units abbreviates SI in all languages.➀ To obtain the reverse sequence, divide by the given fac

102ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUALDESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIONAC Alternate Current N/A Not applicableCDI Capacitor discharge ignition OPT OptionalDC Dire

103OTHER PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLEPUBLICATION P/NShop Manual219 100 094 Sea-Doo Racing Handbook219 000 094Specification Booklet219 100 100Smo9901b.fm Pag

104Please verify with your selling dealer to ensure your SEA-DOO watercrafthas been registered with Bombardier.WATERCRAFT MODEL No. __________________

CHANGE OF ADDRESSIf your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on thispage.Such notification is likewise necessary for

CHANGE OF ADDRESSIf your address has changed, be sure to fill out and mail the card provided on thispage.Such notification is likewise necessary for

www.SeaDooManuals.net

9LIST OF DISTRIBUTORSNORTH AMERICAIf your SEA-DOO watercraft requires warranty service, you must take it to anyauthorized SEA-DOO dealer. Be sure to b

10BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY:1999 SEA-DOO® WATERCRAFT1. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIODBOMBARDIER INC. (“Bombardier”), as manufacturer, warrants FROM THEDAT

115. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYThis warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal rightswhich may vary from state to state, or p

12REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATIONAll personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legallynumbered.Due to space availability for p

13LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSPlease read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft.SP SeriesTYPICALF01L8WM12-6-113-75Smo990

14GS SeriesTYPICALF06L0RM124 5 6-11 3 7Smo9901b.fm Page 14 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45 AMwww.SeaDooManuals.net

15XP SeriesTYPICALF08L0PM1673 2-11Smo9901b.fm Page 15 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45 AMwww.SeaDooManuals.net

16GTS SeriesTYPICALF02L2QM192-11 837 56Smo9901b.fm Page 16 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45 AMwww.SeaDooManuals.net

17GT SeriesTYPICAL15F07L0TM71023611Smo9901b.fm Page 17 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45 AMwww.SeaDooManuals.net

‘◆ SAFETY WARNINGDisregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained inthis Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and on Product War

18ALL MODELS EXCEPT XP LIMITEDXP LIMITEDSPX, GS, GTS AND GTI MODELSGSX LIMITED, XP LIMITED, GTX LIMITED,GSX RFI AND GTX RFIWARNINGRead all warning lab

19GS, GTS AND GTI MODELSGSX LIMITED, XP LIMITED, GTX LIMITED,GTX RFI AND GSX RFI MODELSSPX MODELGTS MODELGTS MODELF01L6VY5WARNINGWHILE FUELING, STOP E

20WATERCRAFT IDENTIFICATIONThe main components of the water-craft (engine and hull) are identified bydifferent serial numbers. It may some-times becom

21787 EngineThe Engine Identification Number(E.I.N.) is located on the upper crank-case on PTO side.1. Engine Identification Number947 EngineThe Engin

22COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATIONNOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models.SPX ModelTYPICAL19F01L91L512920 1 17 23 8 10-221317 27 24

23GS SeriesTYPICAL — GS, GSX LIMITED AND GSX RFI MODELS19F06L0ZL3194920 1 13 17 23 8 10-22121115143227 17 28 24 29 21 3037153264416762745Smo9901b.fm P

24XP LimitedTYPICAL41F08L0SM23111237 124 5 17 942 10-2271317721-2740132815151432184331663126252294Smo9901b.fm Page 24 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45

25GTS ModelTYPICAL19F02L3IL1731320 1 17 23 8 10-2233123827 28 24911151429 31 213039153225245634Smo9901b.fm Page 25 Friday, September 4, 1998 10:45 AMw

26GT SeriesTYPICAL — GTI, GTX LIMITED AND GTX RFI MODELS19F07L1CL4520 1 34 17 23 8473515311310224814159364727 174624 28 29 21123814133249 4526 4424667

271. Handlebar 2. Throttle Lever 3. Start/Stop Button4. Choke Lever5. Fuel Valve6. Safety Lanyard Switch7. Docking Eyelets8. Seat Latch9. Rear Grab Ha

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

28COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS1) HandlebarThe handlebar controls the direction ofthe watercraft. Turning the handlebarto the right steers the watercraft tothe

295) Fuel ValveAll Models except GTX RFI andGSX RFIA 3-position rotating valve: OFF, ONand RESERVE:OFF: Stop fuel supply to carburetor(s).ON: Allows f

30To find out the meaning of the moni-toring beeper coded signals, refer toTROUBLESHOOTING section.7) Docking EyeletsAll Models Except XP LimitedThese

31ALL MODELS EXCEPT SPX AND GTX Pull latch lever to insert it over the rearlock pin. Release latch lever then firm-ly push on rear of the seat to rela

32NOTE: It may be required to increaseslightly the engine RPM to see the wa-ter flowing out. 12) Jet Pump NozzleIt is turned from side to side via rid

33Stern Eyelet1. Stern eyelet16) Variable Trim System ButtonLocated just below engine start/stopbutton, this button is used to changepump nozzle posit

34All Models Except XP LimitedThe basket is provided with a holder tostore an approved fire extinguisherand tool kit. A second holder containsOperator

351. Low oil warning lightNOTE: With the safety lanyard discon-nected, electrical system can be acti-vated for approximately 33 secondsby depressing t

36TYPICAL1. Oil injection tank capGTI, GTX Limited and GTX RFIModelsOpen the storage compartment coverto expose oil cap.The oil cap is located on the

37GTS ModelWhen pushed in, the watercraft is inforward. To obtain neutral, unlock le-ver by turning it counterclockwise,then pull lever until neutral

2TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ... 5; SAFETY WARNING...

3845) Storage Compartment Cover Safety lockA convenient lock is provided to pro-tect personal articles when the water-craft is unattended.TYPICAL1. Sa

3948) Boarding StepA convenient step to help reboardingthe watercraft.1. Boarding step49) Info Center GaugeThis is a LCD multifunction gauge. Itfeatur

40MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE OPERATIONDISPLAY PRIORITIESThe clock/compass function is the ba-sic mode of the Info Center gauge.Use the compass as a guide onl

41FUEL AND LUBRICATIONFueling ProcedureDo not allow anyone to remain on thewatercraft.Do not smoke or allow open flames inthe vicinity.Have a fire ext

42XP Limited, GSX Limited,GTX Limited, GSX RFI and GTX RFI ModelsUse BOMBARDIER-ROTAX FormulaXP-S synthetic injection oil (or theequivalent synthetic

43BREAK-IN PERIODEngineWith Bombardier-Rotax® watercraftengines, a break-in period is requiredbefore operating the engine at fullthrottle. Engine manu

44We recommend that this inspection chart be signed by an authorized dealer.10-HOUR INSPECTION CHECK LIST ✓Engine ignition timing if requiredSpark plu

45PRE-OPERATION CHECKSSome of the following items may not have been previously covered in this Guide,however they will be described in the MAINTENANCE

46Inspect leading edges of the impeller,if they have nicks or bends perfor-mance will be greatly reduced.BilgeShould water be present in the bilge,til

47Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop ButtonEnsure that both switches operateproperly. Start engine and stop it usingeach switch individually.Clothin

331) Fuel Tank Cap ... 3632) Jet Pump Water Intake...

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 position, pull shift le-ver completely. The reverse gate willbe in downward position, dev

50Variable Trim System(if applicable)The variable trim system (VTS) chang-es the angle of the jet pump nozzle toprovide the operator with a fast, effe

51When the nozzle is directed down-ward, the bow is forced downwardand enhances the craft turning capa-bilities. As with any watercraft, speedand oper

52Boarding from a Dock or in Shallow WaterAs with any craft, getting aboardshould be done carefully.When boarding from a dock, slowlyplace one foot on

53TYPICAL1. Fully pulledImmediately after engine is started,release start/stop button and releasechoke lever half way.A few seconds after, release the

54Boarding in Deep WaterOperator AloneSwim to the rear of the watercraft.Grip the grab handle and pull yourselfupward until your knee can reach theboa

55Attach the safety lanyard cap to theswitch before starting the engine.Rough/Choppy Water OperationAvoid operation in these conditions. Ifyou must do

56BeachingProceed the same way as for dockingexcept for the following:Approach the beach slowly and shut offthe engine when there is about 90 cm(3 ft)

57POST-OPERATION CAREGeneral CareRemove the watercraft from the wa-ter every day to prevent marine organ-isms growth.Should any water be present in th

4Rough/Choppy Water Operation ... 55Crossing Waves...

58GTS MODEL1. Fitting spigot2. Coupler hose3. Hose pincherAttach other end of coupler hose to agarden hose. Do not open water tapyet.All Models Except

59Close the water tap then stop the en-gine.Disconnect the garden hose.SPX and GTS ModelsUnlock and remove coupler hose. Re-install dust cap over fitt

60GTX LIMITED1. Grounding deviceGTX RFI AND GSX RFI MODELS1. Grounding deviceRemove both spark plugs and sprayBOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant intoeach cylin

61SPECIAL PROCEDURESEngine OverheatingIf the monitoring beeper sounds con-tinuously, stop engine immediately.Perform Jet Pump Water Intake andImpeller

62GSX Limited, XP Limited,GTX Limited, GSX RFI and GTX RFI ModelsRotate the watercraft clockwise (seenfrom rear) to its right side for cleaning.Rotati

63GSX Limited, XP Limited,GTX Limited, GSX RFI and GTX RFI ModelsTo return the watercraft upright, grabthe inlet grate, step on bumper rail anduse you

64GS, GTS AND GTI MODELS1. Hose pincherSPX MODEL1. Hose pincherXP LIMITED1. Hose pincherGSX LIMITED AND GTX LIMITED1. Hose pincherGSX RFI AND GTX RFI

65Flooded EngineIf the engine does not start and it issuspected to be flooded, proceed asfollows:Remove spark plug cables and con-nect them on the gro

66MAINTENANCELubricationUse SEA-DOO synthetic grease andlubricate PTO flywheel every 10hours. Proceed as follows:Remove seat(s) to expose enginecompar

671. Grease PTO flywheelSecure PTO flywheel guard.Seal CarrierXP LimitedUsing a grease gun, carefully lubricateseal carrier of mid bearing until greas

5FOREWORDThe Operator’s Guide and SafetyHandbook have been prepared to ac-quaint the owner/operator or passen-ger with this personal watercraft andits

68TYPICALCarburetor and Oil Injection PumpLubricate springs, shafts and exposedportion of cables.NOTE: Grease carburetor linkage withsynthetic grease

69Periodic Inspection ChartNOTE: Some items are included in the PRE-OPERATION CHECKS and not nec-essarily repeated in this chart.➀ Every 10 hours in s

70Throttle and Choke Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle leverONCE. It must operate smoothly andreturn to its initial posit

71TYPICAL1. Push on arrow pointing upward on VTS button2. No interference3. Nozzle upPush on arrow pointing downward onVTS button until VTS stops. The

72FusesSPX ModelThe electrical system is protected with4 fuses.Two 15 A fuses protect the chargingsystem. One fuse is mounted on theMPEM located in th

73GTS ModelThe electrical system is protected with2 fuses.A 15 A fuse protects the MPEM. If thebattery is regularly discharged, checkfuse condition.A

74Use the tabs of the fuse cover to re-move and reinstall fuses.1. Fuse cover2. Fuse tabsNOTE: There are 3 spare fuses on theMPEM.To access the 20 A f

75Locate MPEM on the left side of wa-tercraft.Remove fuse cover from the MPEM.TYPICAL1. MPEM2. Fuse coverUse the tabs of the fuse cover to re-move and

76General Inspection and CareInspectionCheck engine compartment for anydamage and fuel/oil injection systemsfor leaks. Ensure all hose clamps areprope

77TRANSPORTATION, STORAGEAND PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONTransportationTie the watercraft to both bow andstern (front/rear) eyelets so that it isfirmly reta

6◆ SAFETY WARNINGTo fully appreciate the pleasures, en-joyment and excitement of boatingthere are some basic rules that MUSTbe observed and followed b

78TYPICAL1. Engine drain hoseGSX RFI and GTX RFI ModelsDisconnect the water supply hoseused to cool the magneto. It featuresa quick connect fitting. P

79Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal LubricationRefer to procedure in POST-OPERATIONCARE.BatteryContact your authorized Sea-Doo deal-er or re

801. Coupler hose2. Hose pincher3. Fitting spigotPour the antifreeze slowly mixed withwater in coupler hose until the coloredsolution appears in the e

81Temporarily install a short piece ofhose to engine water outlet at cylinderhead.Insert a funnel into hose and pour an-tifreeze mixed with water in e

82The seat should be partially left openedduring storage (rear access cover for theXP Limited). This will avoid engine com-partment condensation and p

83Pre-Season Preparation ChartNOTE: It is highly recommended that the dealer perform the annual safety in-spection and factory campaigns in addition t

84TROUBLESHOOTINGAll Models Except GTX RFI and GSX RFIThe following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of sim-ple troubles. Y

85Engine Misfires, Runs IrregularlyEngine OverheatsEngine Continually BackfiresEngine Pinging or KnockingEngine Lacks Acceleration or PowerOTHER OBSER

86Watercraft Can Not Reach Top SpeedAbnormal Noise From Propulsion SystemOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYCavitation.• Jet pump water intake clo

87GTX RFI and GSX RFI ModelsMonitoring Beeper Coded SignalsEngine Will Not StartCODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY2 short beeps (whileinstalling safe

7Ensure that all passengers know howto reboard the craft from the water.Always have an observer while towinga skier.Know the waters in which the craft

88Engine Misfires, Runs IrregularlyEngine OverheatsEngine Continually BackfiresEngine Pinging or KnockingEngine Lacks Acceleration or PowerOTHER OBSER

89SPECIFICATIONSN.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE SPX (5828/5636)Engine type Rotax 787, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust system Water cooled/water

90➀ Refer 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

91N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GS (5847) GSX LIMITED (5849)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 947, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valve Reed valveExh

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

93N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE XP LIMITED (5869/5868)Engine type Rotax 947, 2-strokeInduction type Reed valveExhaust systemWater cooled/waterinjected w

94➀ 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

95N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GTS (5883)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valveExhaust system Water cooled/water injectedLubricatio

96➀ Refer 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

97N.A.: Not Applicable.ENGINE GTI(5885/5884)GTX LIMITED (5889/5888)Engine type Rotax 717, 2-stroke Rotax 947, 2-strokeInduction type Rotary valve Reed