Sea-doo 2001 GTI 5552 Manual

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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 Product Warning
Labels could cause injury, including the possibility of death. The
operator has the responsibility to inform passenger(s) of safety pre-
cautions.
This Operator’s Guide, the Safety Handbook and Videocassette should
remain with the watercraft at the time of 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
Printed in Canada (smo2001-002a.fm SH)
®*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
©2000 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 watercraft.
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 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 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.
Please keep this Guide and Safety Handbook on board. These manuals
should remain with the watercraft at time of resale.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................ 5
SAFETY WARNING ................................................................. 6
General .................................................................................................... 6
Operation................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance............................................................................................ 9
LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS ............................................................. 10
BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH AMERICA:
SEA-DOO®WATERCRAFT ........................................................... 11
BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY:
SEA-DOO®WATERCRAFT ........................................................... 13
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION ......................................... 15
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ................................... 16
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ....................................................... 21
Hull .......................................................................................................... 21
Engine ..................................................................................................... 21
CONTROLS AND COMPONENT LOCATION ................................ 23
COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS ....................................................... 27
1) Safety Lanyard .................................................................................. 27
2) Handlebar.......................................................................................... 28
3) Throttle Lever.................................................................................... 28
4) Engine Start/Stop Button .................................................................. 28
5) Variable Trim System Button (VTS) (if so equipped) ......................... 28
6) Choke Lever...................................................................................... 28
7) Shift 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 Mechanism....... 32
18) Tool Kit .............................................................................................. 32
19) Water Tank Trap Drains (if so equipped)........................................... 32
20) Air Intake Opening ............................................................................ 33
21) Rear Vent Grills (if so equipped)........................................................ 33
22) Seat Strap ......................................................................................... 33
23) Seat Latch......................................................................................... 33
24) Rear Seat Latch (if so equipped)....................................................... 34
25) Rear Grab Handle.............................................................................. 34
26) Rear Storage Basket (if so equipped)................................................ 34
27) Bow and Stern Eyelets ..................................................................... 34
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28) Mooring Cleats ................................................................................. 34
29) Footboard.......................................................................................... 34
30) Boarding Pads................................................................................... 34
31) Boarding Platform............................................................................. 34
32) Boarding Step (if so equipped).......................................................... 35
33) Cooling System Bleed Outlet ........................................................... 35
34) Flushing Connector (if so equipped) ................................................. 36
35) Bilge Drain Plugs............................................................................... 36
36) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................................... 36
37) Reverse Gate (if so equipped) .......................................................... 36
38) Jet Pump Water Intake..................................................................... 36
FUEL AND LUBRICATION ........................................................... 37
Fueling Procedure ................................................................................... 37
Recommended Fuel................................................................................ 37
Recommended Oil .................................................................................. 38
Oil Injection System ................................................................................ 38
BREAK-IN PERIOD ...................................................................... 39
Engine ..................................................................................................... 39
10-Hour Inspection.................................................................................. 39
DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............................................... 40
Hull .......................................................................................................... 41
Jet Pump Water Intake ........................................................................... 41
Bilge ........................................................................................................ 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................................................ 49
Crossing Waves ...................................................................................... 49
Stopping/Docking .................................................................................... 50
Beaching.................................................................................................. 50
Shutting Off the Engine........................................................................... 50
POST-OPERATION CARE............................................................. 51
General Care............................................................................................ 51
Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water .......................................... 51
Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication ...................... 51
Anticorrosion Treatment.......................................................................... 54
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SPECIAL PROCEDURES.............................................................. 55
Engine Overheating................................................................................. 55
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning........................................ 55
Capsized Watercraft ................................................................................ 56
Submerged Watercraft............................................................................ 56
Water-Flooded Engine............................................................................. 56
Fuel-Flooded Engine................................................................................ 57
Towing the Watercraft in Water.............................................................. 58
Low-Charge Battery Condition ................................................................ 58
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 59
Lubrication............................................................................................... 59
Periodic Inspection .................................................................................. 61
Periodic Inspection Chart......................................................................... 62
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 .......................................................... 87
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL ................................. 88
CHANGE OF ADDRESS............................................................... 89
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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 water-
proof bag with the watercraft at all
times.
For any questions pertaining to the
warranty and its application, consult
the WARRANTY section in this guide,
and/or an authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
This guide uses the following symbols
to emphasize particular information.
CAUTION: Denotes an instruction
which, if not followed, might dam-
age the watercraft and/or compo-
nents.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary infor-
mation needed to fully complete an in-
struction.
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/
system descriptions contained in this
guide are correct at the time of publica-
tion. Bombardier 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 illustrations in this document show
the typical construction of the different
assemblies and may not represent the
full detail or exact shape of the parts.
However, they represent parts that
have the same or similar function.
It is understood that this guide may be
translated into another language. In
the event of any discrepancy, the En-
glish version shall prevail.
Specifications are given in the SI metric
system with the SAE U.S. equivalent in
parenthesis. Where precise accuracy is
not required, some conversions are
rounded off for easier use.
A Shop Manual can be obtained for
complete service, maintenance and
more repair information.
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if
not followed, may cause serious
personal injuries including the
possibility of death.
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 SAFETY WARNING
General
To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that
should be observed and followed by
any rider. Some rules may be new to
you or covered in the Personal Wa-
tercraft Safety Handbook or Safety
Video, others may be common
sense or obvious… irrespective, we
ask that you please take a few min-
utes of your time to completely read
these safety instructions completely
before you operate your watercraft.
Failure to follow this safety infor-
mation 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 also recom-
mend all operators to take a boating
safety course. Please check local
and federal boating laws applicable
to the waterways where you intend
to use the watercraft. Learn the lo-
cal rules of the road. Always carry
the regulatory required safety items
on board.
The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of oth-
er crafts you have operated. There-
fore, use of this watercraft by a 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
and feel the response of each con-
trol. Be fully familiar with all controls
before applying throttle above idle
speed. As its operator, you control
and are responsible for the water-
craft’s safe operation.
Always carry the regulatory required
safety items on board. Check the lo-
cal regulations or consult your dealer.
Make sure that all users of the wa-
tercraft read and are aware of all
warnings.
Operation
Always perform the daily pre-operation
checks as specified in this guide.
Operator and passenger(s) should at
all times wear a coast guard approved
personal flotation device (PFD) that is
suitable for personal watercraft.
Operator and passenger(s) should
wear protective clothing. Severe in-
ternal injuries can occur if water is
forced into body cavities as a result
of falling into water or being near jet
thrust nozzle. Wet suit bottom (or
clothing that provides equivalent
protection), footwear, gloves and
goggles/glasses are recommended.
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Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is released to idle posi-
tion, less directional control is avail-
able. To turn the watercraft, both
steering and throttle are neces-
sary. This watercraft has the capa-
bility of turning more sharply than
other crafts, however, unless in an
emergency, do not negotiate sharp,
high speed turns. You and your pas-
senger(s) could be thrown from the
watercraft. It should also be remem-
bered that sun, wind, alcohol or
drugs, may impair your judgment
and reaction time.
While your watercraft has the ca-
pacity of operating at high speeds,
it is strongly recommended that
high speed operation only be ap-
plied when ideal conditions exist
and are permitted. Higher speed op-
eration requires a higher degree of
skill and increases the risk of severe
injuries.
The forces generated on the body
of riders while turning, negotiating
waves or wakes, operating in chop-
py waters, or falling off the water-
craft, especially at higher speeds,
may cause injury including the pos-
sibility of broken legs and other
bones. Remain flexible and avoid
sharp turns. Never place your feet
and legs in the water to aid turning.
Ensure operator all-round visibil-
ity is unrestricted. Always keep a
constant lookout for other water
users or other potential hazards
especially when turning. Make
sure to keep a safe distance 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 objects. You need throttle
to steer. Do not use the watercraft’s
reverse, if so equipped, to stop.
Ensure that all passengers know how
to swim and how to reboard the wa-
tercraft from the water. The operator
and passenger(s) should be properly
seated before starting or moving the
watercraft, and at all times when wa-
tercraft is in motion. Do not start or
operate the watercraft if a person(s)
is seated on the sun deck or swim
platform, or are nearby in the water.
The watercraft’s jet thrust can cause
injury. Always accelerate slowly. To
prevent accidental starting or unau-
thorized use, always detach the safe-
ty lanyard from the watercraft espe-
cially when swimmers are boarding
or nearby, or during removal of any
weeds or debris from the intake
grate. Keep away from intake grate
while engine is on. Items such as
long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts resulting in severe injury or
drowning.
Ride within your limits and avoid ag-
gressive maneuvers to reduce the
risk of loss of control, ejection and
collision.
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Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling
other crafts, tubes, skies or wake-
boards makes the watercraft handle
differently and requires greater skill.
Do not overload the watercraft or
take on more passengers than des-
ignated for the particular watercraft.
Overloading can affect maneuver-
ability, stability and performance.
Avoid adding on accessories, or
equipment which may alter your
control of the watercraft. The water-
craft maybe fitted with tow eyelets
which can be used to attach a ski
rope. However, do not use these
eyelets or the watercraft’s cleats to
tow a parasail. Severe watercraft
damage may occur.
Always respect the safety and com-
fort of your passenger(s) and per-
sons being towed on skis, wake-
boards or other water products.
Always have an observer while tow-
ing a skier, proceed with only as
much speed as required, and follow
the observers instructions. Unless
absolutely necessary, do not make
tight, sharp turns.
Know the waters in which the wa-
tercraft is to be operated. Current,
tides, rapids, hidden obstacles,
wakes and waves etc., can affect
safe operation. It is not advisable to
operate the watercraft in rough or
inclement weather.
Wake or wave jumping or riding the
surf line can cause severe personal
injury and damage the watercraft.
Never attempt to splash others with
your watercraft. You may misjudge
the ability of the watercraft or your
own riding skills and strike a craft or
person.
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 watercraft. Allow
no one to throw refuse overboard.
Remember that a watercraft is not
designed for night time operation.
Avoid adding on accessories or equip-
ment which may alter the craft’s con-
figuration or balance.
Remember, gasoline fumes are in-
flammable and explosive. Always
adhere to the fueling procedure con-
tained in this guide and those given
to you by the marina. Always verify
fuel level before use and during the
ride. Apply the principle of 1/3 fuel to
destination, 1/3 back and 1/3 reserve
fuel supply. Do not carry spare fuel
or inflammable liquids in any of the
storage or engine compartments.
Combustion engine needs air to op-
erate; consequently this watercraft
can not be totally watertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
etc., that cause the upper deck to be
under water may cause severe en-
gine problems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES and LIMITED WARRANTY
contained in this guide.
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.
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Maintenance
Only perform servicing procedures
which are detailed in this guide. Fur-
ther assistance or information can
be obtained from your authorized
Sea-Doo dealer. In many instances
proper tools and training is required
for certain servicing or repair proce-
dures.
Maintain the watercraft and equip-
ment in top condition at alltimes. Ad-
here to the prescribed maintenance
schedules. An annual inspection of
the watercraft is always a good rec-
ommendation that should be fol-
lowed.
Always use spark plug cable ground-
ing device when removing spark
plugs.
The bilge should be kept clean of oil,
water or other foreign materials.
Do not attempt to lift the 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-
sioned in both the metric and the
imperial systems. When replacing
fasteners, make sure to use only
those recommended by Bombardier.
If required, contact your authorized
Sea-Doo dealer for further servicing
information.
Never ride after consuming drugs or
alcohol. Operate your craft prudent-
ly and have fun. Don’t forget that all
persons must assist other boaters
in an emergency.
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LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS
NORTH AMERICA
If your SEA-DOO watercraft requires warranty service, you should 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 authorized Sea-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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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, J. A. BOMBARDIER ST.
SHERBROOKE, QC
J1L 1W3
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.bombardier.com
Newfoundland CHARLES R. BELL
P.O. BOX 1050
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
CORNER BROOK, NFLD
A2H 6J3
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY NORTH
AMERICA: SEA-DOO®WATERCRAFT
1. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
In Canada, BOMBARDIER INC. (“Bombardier”), and in the USA, Bombardier on
behalf of BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA (B.M.C.A.), war-
rants FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO THE FIRST CONSUMER that each 2000
SEA-DOO watercraft sold, as NEW and UNUSED and PREDELIVERED by an au-
thorized North American SEA-DOO watercraft dealer, will be free from any defects
in material and/or workmanship for a PERIOD of:
TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, for private use owners, or
FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for commercial use owners.
All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized SEA-DOO dealer at
the time of delivery of the new and unused SEA-DOO, carry the same Warranty
Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO watercraft.
2. WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DO
BOMBARDIER will repair or replace, at its option, all genuine BOMBARDIER part
found defective in material and/or workmanship, under normal use, maintenance
and service, with a genuine BOMBARDIER part without charge for parts and labor,
at any authorized SEA-DOO dealer during the Warranty Coverage Period.
3. CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK VALIDATED
The customer must notify an authorized SEA-DOO watercraft dealer 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 warranty become the prop-
erty of BOMBARDIER.
4. EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED
•Normal wear and tear items;
•Labor, parts and lubricant costs of all maintenance services;
•Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and/or storage, as
described in the “2000 SEA-DOO Watercraft Operator’s Guide”;
•Damage resulting from improper repairs, modifications or use of non-approved
parts or, repairs done by a non-authorized SEA-DOO dealer;
•Damage resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, racing;
•Damage resulting from accident, fire, theft, vandalism or any act of God;
•Incidental or consequential damages, or damages of any kind such as, without
limitation, towing charges, telephone calls or taxi;
•Water damages caused by water ingestion;
•Damage related to gel coat finish including but not limited to cosmetic gel coat
finish, blisters or fiberglass delamination caused by blisters, crazing, spyder or
hairline cracks; and
•Damages resulting from improper service or maintenance.
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5. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal rights
which may vary from state to state, or province to province. WHERE APPLICABLE,
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY
AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITH-
OUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Neither the SEA-DOO distributor, any authorized SEA-DOO dealer nor any other
person has been authorized to make any affirmation, representation or warranty
other than those contained in this warranty, and if made, such affirmation, repre-
sentation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or any other
person.
In no event shall BOMBARDIER be liable for special, consequential or incidental
damages, including but not limited to loss of use and transportation costs. Some
states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply.
BOMBARDIER reserves the right to modify 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 the new customer.
7. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
a) In the event of a controversy or a dispute arising in connection with this BOM-
BARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY, BOMBARDIER suggests that you try to resolve
the issue at the dealership level. We recommend discussing the issue with the
authorized dealer’s service manager or owner.
b) If further assistance is required, the DISTRIBUTOR’s service department should
be contacted in order to resolve the matter. In the USA, SEA-DOO products are
distributed by B.M.C.A.
c) If the issue has still not been resolved, please submit in writing your complaint
to:
In Canada and USA:
BOMBARDIER INC.
RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS
SEA-DOO
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER
75, J. A. BOMBARDIER ST.
SHERBROOKE, QC
J1L 1W3
Tel: [phone]
© MARCH 1999 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
®Registered trademark of Bombardier Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
WARRANTY: SEA-DOO®WATERCRAFT
1. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
BOMBARDIER INC. (“Bombardier”), as manufacturer, warrants FROM THE DATE
OF DELIVERY TO THE FIRST CONSUMER that each 2000 SEA-DOO watercraft
sold anywhere in the world except the United States and Canada, as NEW and
UNUSED and PREDELIVERED by an authorized SEA-DOO watercraft dealer, duly
appointed by an authorized SEA-DOO International Distributor, will be free from any
defects in material and/or workmanship for a PERIOD of:
TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, for private use owners, or
FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for commercial use owners.
All genuine Bombardier accessories, installed by an authorized SEA-DOO dealer at
the time of delivery of the new and unused SEA-DOO watercraft, carry the same
Warranty Coverage Period as for the SEA-DOO watercraft.
2. WHAT BOMBARDIER WILL DO
BOMBARDIER through the local SEA-DOO International Distributor will, during the
Warranty Coverage Period, repair or replace, at its option, all genuine BOMBAR-
DIER part found defective in material and/or workmanship, under normal use, main-
tenance and service, with a genuine BOMBARDIER part without charge for parts
and labor, at any local authorized SEA-DOO dealer.
3. CONDITION TO HAVE WARRANTY WORK VALIDATED
The customer must 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 warranty repair. All parts replaced under this limited warranty become
the property of BOMBARDIER.
4. EXCLUSIONS - ARE NOT WARRANTED
•Normal wear and tear items;
•Labor, parts and lubricant costs of all maintenance services;
•Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and/or storage, as
described in the “2000 SEA-DOO Watercraft Operator’s Guide”;
•Damage resulting from improper repairs, modifications or use of non-approved
parts or, repairs done by a non-authorized SEA-DOO dealer;
•Damage resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, racing;
•Damage resulting from accident, fire, theft, vandalism or any act of God;
•Incidental or consequential damages, or damages of any kind such as, without
limitation, towing charges, telephone calls or taxi;
•Water damages caused by water ingestion;
•Damage related to gel coat finish including but not limited to cosmetic gel coat
finish, blisters or fiberglass delamination caused by blisters, crazing, spyder or
hairline cracks; and
•Damages resulting from improper service or maintenance.
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5. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other legal rights
resulting from the application of mandatory national laws which may vary from
country to country. WHERE APPLICABLE, THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY
GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EX-
PRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In no event shall BOMBARDIER be liable for special, consequential or incidental
damages, including but not limited to loss of use and transportation costs. Some
country do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply.
Neither the SEA-DOO International Distributor, the selling local SEA-DOO dealer
nor any other person has been authorized to make any affirmation, representation
or warranty other than those contained in this warranty, and if made, such affirma-
tion, representation or warranty shall not be enforceable against BOMBARDIER or
any other person.
Every SEA-DOO watercraft is sold with the English version of this warranty. A
specific SEA-DOO International Distributor may elect to translate this warranty into
local language, it is then understood and agreed that in the event ofany discrepancy
among the two versions, 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 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 the new customer.
7. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
a) In the event of a controversy or a dispute arising in connection with this BOM-
BARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY, BOMBARDIER suggests
that you try to resolve the issue at the dealership level. We recommend discuss-
ing the issue with the authorized dealer's service manager or owner.
b) If further assistance is required, the authorized local SEA-DOO INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTOR’s service department should be contacted in order to resolve the
matter.
c) If the issue has still not been resolved, please submit in writing your complaint to:
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS
SEA-DOO
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
75, J. A. BOMBARDIER ST.
SHERBROOKE, QC
J1L 1W3
CANADA
© MARCH 1999 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved.
®Registered trademark of Bombardier Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION
All personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legally
numbered.
Due to space availability for proper display of registration number, 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
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LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS
Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft.
GS and GSX RFI Models
TYPICAL
F06L0RN
1
2
5104 37
6
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GTS Models
TYPICAL
F02L2QN
1
82 5
3
710
6
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GTI Models
TYPICAL
F07L2AL
16
7
2
3-9
10
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