Sea-doo EXPLORER PRO 170 2023 Manual

EXPLORER PRO 170
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Includes Safety, Use and Maintenance Information
2023
WARNING
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operators age: 16 years old.
Keep this operator’s guide with the watercraft at all times.
219002283 Original Instructions

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KKNNOOWW BBEEFFOORREE YYOOUU GGOO
BBaassiicc RRuulleess ffoorr SSaaffee PPWWCC OOppeerraattiioonn
Know Before You Go:
Basic Rules For Safe PWC Operation
Improper operation can result in severe injury or death.
Operators Must Be Qualified
Do not permit reckless operation:
Protect All Riders
Operators Must Avoid Collisions
Wear PFD
Wear Neoprene
Do not ride if you are not dressed
appropriately.
Make sure operator is 16 or older and has taken a boater safety
course.
Your state (or province) may have additional requirements.
Scan constantly for people, objects and other watercraft.
Be sure riders are properly seated and holding on.
Riders can be thrown off PWC during unexpected
acceleration or aggressive operation. Avoid aggressive
operation, sharp turns, and unexpected acceleration.
Never ride after consuming alcohol or drugs.
Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water,
go too close to other boats, or go too fast for traffic conditions.
Do not jump wakes or waves - jumping can cause injuries
such as back or spinal injury (paralysis).
Do not apply throttle when anyone is boarding or at rear
of PWC.
All riders must wear an approved PFD (Personal Flotation
Device).
All riders must wear shorts with neoprene (wet suit
material) to keep water from being forcefully injected into
rectum or vagina during a fall backward. Riders not wearing
neoprene shorts have received severe rectal, vaginal, and
internal injuries resulting in permanent damages.
Falls can result in severe injury or death.
Stay far enough away from others so you can always
safely coast to a stop.
Do not release throttle when trying to steer away from
objects-as with other powerboats, you need throttle to steer.

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EXPLORER PRO 170
EXPLORER PRO 170 AUDIO
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
KKNNOOWW BBEEFFOORREE YYOOUU GGOO......................................................................................................................................................11
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
FFOORREEWWOORRDD ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1100
Know Before You Go ............................................................................10
Safety Messages ..................................................................................10
About this Operator’s Guide...................................................................10
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
BBEEFFOORREE YYOOUU GGOO..........................................................................................................................................................................1144
Operating Age and Ability......................................................................14
Drugs and Alcohol ................................................................................14
Safe Boating Courses ...........................................................................14
Applicable Boating Laws .......................................................................14
Protective Gear ....................................................................................14
Helmets: Weighing the Risks vs Benefits ................................................15
Required Equipment .............................................................................15
GGEETT FFAAMMIILLIIAARR WWIITTHH TTHHEE WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT ............................................................................................1177
Jet Thrust.............................................................................................17
Steering ...............................................................................................17
Tether Cord (Safety Lanyard) ................................................................17
Braking ................................................................................................18
Learning Key (if Equipped) ....................................................................18
Cargo and Storage ...............................................................................18
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................19
RRIIDDEE SSAAFFEELLYY ......................................................................................................................................................................................2200
Riding with Passenger(s).......................................................................20
Avoiding Collisions................................................................................20
Riding Behaviors ..................................................................................20
Speeding .............................................................................................21
Reboarding ..........................................................................................21
Moving Parts ........................................................................................21
Know the Waters ..................................................................................22
Navigation Rules ..................................................................................22
Night-Time Operation............................................................................22
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning..........................................................23
Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards .........................................................23
Burns From Hot Parts ...........................................................................24
Watersports (Towing with the Watercraft) ...............................................24
PPRRAACCTTIICCEE EEXXEERRCCIISSEESS......................................................................................................................................................2277
Where to Practice Exercises..................................................................27
Practice Exercises ................................................................................27
FFUUEELLIINNGG......................................................................................................................................................................................................2299
Fueling Procedure ................................................................................29
Fuel Requirements ...............................................................................29
Recommended Fuel .............................................................................30
TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT..........................................................................................................3311
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ............................................................................................................3333
Watercraft Safety Labels .......................................................................33

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Hang Tag.............................................................................................53
PPRREE--RRIIDDEE IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................................................5555
What to Do Before Launching the Watercraft ..........................................55
What to Do After Launching the Watercraft .............................................60
What to Do After Leaving the Water .......................................................61
RREEGGUULLAARR MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE ............................................................................................................................................6633
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ............................................................................................................................................................................................6666
Handlebar ............................................................................................66
Throttle Lever.......................................................................................66
Right Controller ....................................................................................66
BRP Connect Button (if equipped)..........................................................66
Engine Cut-Off Switch...........................................................................67
Left Controller.......................................................................................68
Engine START/STOP Button.................................................................69
intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) Lever...............................................69
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT..........................................................................................................................................................................................7711
Front Tubular Bumper...........................................................................71
Windshield ...........................................................................................72
Front Storage Compartment ..................................................................72
Fire Extinguisher Holder........................................................................73
Safety Kit Holder...................................................................................73
Adjustable Handlebar Riser ...................................................................73
Steering Tilt Handle ..............................................................................74
Glove Box ............................................................................................74
Fish Finder Sonar and Mount.................................................................76
Cup Holder...........................................................................................76
BRP Audio Premium System .................................................................77
Seat.....................................................................................................78
Boarding Platform.................................................................................80
Cargo LinQ Platform .............................................................................80
Dry Bag ...............................................................................................81
Mooring Cleats .....................................................................................81
Front and Rear Eyelets .........................................................................82
Bilge Drain Plugs ..................................................................................83
Boarding Ladder (If Equipped) ...............................................................83
77..66"" DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY..........................................................................................................................................................8855
Multifunction Display.............................................................................85
Indicator Lamps....................................................................................86
Settings ...............................................................................................87
LLAARRGGEE PPAANNOORRAAMMIICC 77..88"" WWIIDDEE LLCCDD DDIISSPPLLAAYY..............................................................................9900
Basic Functions ....................................................................................90
Settings ...............................................................................................92
Pairing Your Smartphone Via Bluetooth..................................................94
BRP GO! App.......................................................................................94
Quick Tour of the BRP GO! App.............................................................95
Messages in Multifunction Gauge ..........................................................97
BBRREEAAKK--IINN PPEERRIIOODD......................................................................................................................................................................9999
Operation During Break-In Period ..........................................................99
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OOPPEERRAATTIINNGG IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS................................................................................................................................110000
Boarding the Watercraft ......................................................................100
Starting the Engine .............................................................................103
Shutting Off the Engine .......................................................................104
Steering the Watercraft .......................................................................104
Shifting into Neutral ............................................................................105
Shifting into Forward ...........................................................................106
Shifting into Reverse...........................................................................106
Braking ..............................................................................................107
Variable Trim System (VTS) ................................................................108
Activating the Intelligent Debris Free Pump System (iDF System) (if
equipped)...........................................................................................111
General Operating Recommendations ................................................. 111
OOPPEERRAATTIINNGG MMOODDEESS ..........................................................................................................................................................111144
Touring Mode.....................................................................................114
Sport Mode ........................................................................................114
ECO Mode (Fuel Economy Mode)........................................................ 114
Speed Control Modes .........................................................................114
SSPPEECCIIAALL PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ..............................................................................................................................................111177
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning....................................... 117
Capsized Watercraft ...........................................................................119
Submerged Watercraft........................................................................120
Water-Flooded Engine ........................................................................120
Towing the Watercraft in Water ............................................................ 120
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE ....................................................................................................................................112244
EPA Regulation - Canadian and USA Watercrafts ................................. 124
Salt Water/ Dirty Water Usage ............................................................. 125
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................125
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ........................................................................................................................113300
Engine Service Cover .........................................................................130
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................131
Engine Coolant...................................................................................133
Ignition Coils ......................................................................................134
Spark Plugs........................................................................................135
Exhaust System .................................................................................135
Ride Plate and Water Intake Grate ....................................................... 137
Sacrificial Anodes ...............................................................................137
Fuses ................................................................................................137
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT CCAARREE..........................................................................................................................................................114400
Post-Operation Care...........................................................................140
Seat Cleaning.....................................................................................140
Body and Hull.....................................................................................140
SSTTOORRAAGGEE AANNDD PPRREESSEEAASSOONN PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN ..........................................................................114422
Storage..............................................................................................142
Preseason Preparation .......................................................................145
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MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREECCOORRDDSS........................................................................................................................................114466
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN NNUUMMBBEERRSS ..................................................................................................................................115566
Hull Identification Number ................................................................... 156
Engine Identification Number............................................................... 156
Engine Manufacturer Identification ....................................................... 156
CCOOMMPPLLIIAANNCCEE..................................................................................................................................................................................115577
Emission Control Hang Tag – 3 Stars ................................................... 157
Emission Control Label – 3 Stars.......................................................... 158
EPA Compliance Label .......................................................................159
Regulation Exemption Label ................................................................ 160
BRP European Distribution SA ............................................................ 161
RRFF DD..EE..SS..SS.. KKEEYY..........................................................................................................................................................................116622
MMUULLTTIIFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN GGAAUUGGEE RREEGGUULLAATTOORRYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ....................................116644
BBRRPP AAUUDDIIOO SSYYSSTTEEMM ..........................................................................................................................................................116688
EENNGGIINNEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ........................................................................................................116699
Manufacturer's Responsibility .............................................................. 169
Dealer's Responsibility........................................................................169
Owner’s Responsibility........................................................................169
EPA Emission Regulations..................................................................169
Evaporative Emission Control System .................................................. 169
EEUU DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY......................................................................................................117700
UUKK DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY......................................................................................................117711
EEAACC DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................117722
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
EENNGGIINNEE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................117744
Rotax 1630 ACE - 170 ........................................................................174
VVEEHHIICCLLEE..................................................................................................................................................................................................117766
EXPLORER PRO 170.........................................................................176
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS............................................................................................................118800
MMOONNIITTOORRIINNGG SSYYSSTTEEMM....................................................................................................................................................118866
Fault Codes........................................................................................186
Indicator Lights and Message Display Information ................................. 187
Beeper Code Information ....................................................................189
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY –– UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: 22002233 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERR--
SSOONNAALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT......................................................................................................................................................119922
SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 192
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ............................................................... 192
EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED............................................ 192
WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ..................................................... 193
CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE................... 193
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WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 194
WHAT BRP WILL DO .........................................................................194
TRANSFER .......................................................................................194
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ................................................................195
UUSS EEPPAA EEMMIISSSSIIOONN--RREELLAATTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY ....................................................................................119966
Emission-Related Warranty Period ...................................................... 196
Components Covered .........................................................................196
Limited Applicability ............................................................................197
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM WWAARR--
RRAANNTTYY SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT............................................................................................................................................................119999
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations .................................................. 199
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage...................................................... 199
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities ....................................................... 199
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA AANNDD NNEEWW YYOORRKK EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT FFOORR MMOODDEELL YYEEAARR 22002233 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONNAALL
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT................................................................................................................................................................................220011
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations .................................................. 201
Star Rating System.............................................................................202
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: 22002233 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONN--
AALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT ....................................................................................................................................................................220055
SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 205
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ...............................................................205
EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED............................................ 206
WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ..................................................... 206
CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE ............................. 207
WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 207
WHAT BRP WILL DO .........................................................................208
TRANSFER .......................................................................................208
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ................................................................208
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAA,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
22002233 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONNAALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT ..................................................................................220099
SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 209
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ...............................................................209
EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED............................................ 210
WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ..................................................... 210
CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE ............................. 211
WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 211
WHAT BRP WILL DO .........................................................................211
TRANSFER .......................................................................................212
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ................................................................212
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FRANCE ..................... 212
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
DDAATTAA PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ........................................................................................................................221144
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ..................................................................................................................................................................................221166
Asia Pacific ........................................................................................216
Europe, Middle East and Africa ............................................................ 216
Latin America .....................................................................................216
North America ....................................................................................216
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS//OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ....................................................................................................221177
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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

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FFOORREEWWOORRDD
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Sea-Doo®personal watercraft
(PWC) (hereinafter referred to as
“watercraft”). It is backed by the BRP
warranty and a network of authorized
Sea-Doo watercraft dealers ready to
provide the parts, service or accesso-
ries you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your satis-
faction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial setup and inspection of
your watercraft as well as completed
the final adjustment before you took
possession. If you need more com-
plete servicing information, please ask
your dealer.
At delivery, you were also informed of
the warranty coverage and signed the
Pre-Delivery Check List to ensure
your new watercraft was prepared to
your entire satisfaction.
KKnnooww BBeeffoorree YYoouu GGoo
To learn how to reduce the risk for you
or other persons being injured or
killed, read the following sections be-
fore you operate the watercraft:
–
Safety Information
– Watercraft Information .
Read and understand all safety labels
on your watercraft and watch atten-
tively the
Safety Video located at:
hhttttppss::////wwwwww..sseeaa--ddoooo..ccoomm//ssaaffeettyy
Or, use the following QR code.
SSaaffeettyy MMeessssaaggeess
This operator’s guide utilizes the fol-
lowing symbols and words to empha-
size particular information:
The safety alert symbol indicates
a potential injury hazard.
DDAANNGGEERR
IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaall hhaazzaarrdd
wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, wwiillll rreessuulltt iinn
sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaall hhaazzaarrdd
wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt
iinn sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaallllyy hhaazzaarrddoouuss
ssiittuuaattiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,,
ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn mmiinnoorr oorr mmooddeerraattee
iinnjjuurryy..
NNOOTTIICCEE
IInnddiiccaatteess aann iinnssttrruuccttiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff
nnoott ffoolllloowweedd,, ccoouulldd sseevveerreellyy ddaamm--
aaggee wwaatteerrccrraafftt ccoommppoonneennttss oorr
ootthheerr pprrooppeerrttyy..
AAbboouutt tthhiiss OOppeerraattoorr’’ss GGuuiiddee
This operator's guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner / operator
or passenger with this watercraft and
its various controls, maintenance and
safe riding instructions.
Keep this Operator’s Guide in the
watercraft as you can refer to it for the
operation, instructing others, mainte-
nance and troubleshooting. This oper-
ator's guide needs to remain with the
watercraft at all time.
This guide is available in several lan-
guages. In the event of any discrep-
ancy, the English version shall prevail.
If you want to view and/or print an ex-
tra copy of your operator's guide, sim-
ply visit the following website:
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The information contained in this
document are correct at the time of
publication. However, BRP maintains
a policy of continuous improvement of
its products without imposing upon it-
self any obligation to install them on
products previously manufactured.
Due to late changes, some differen-
ces between the manufactured prod-
uct and the descriptions and / or
specifications in this guide may occur.
BRP reserves the right at any time to
discontinue or change specifications,
designs, features, models or equip-
ment without incurring any obligation
upon itself.
FOREWORD

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FOREWORD

SAFETY INFORMATION 13
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

14 SAFETY INFORMATION
BBEEFFOORREE YYOOUU GGOO
WWAARRNNIINNGG
DDiissrreeggaarrddiinngg aannyy ooff tthhee ssaaffeettyy pprreeccaauuttiioonnss aanndd iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss iinncclluuddeedd iinn
tthhiiss sseeccttiioonn ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff ddeeaatthh.. AAnnyy ppoo--
tteennttiiaall ooppeerraattoorr sshhoouulldd rreeaadd aanndd uunnddeerrssttaanndd tthhiiss gguuiiddee bbeeffoorree ooppeerraattiinngg
tthhee wwaatteerrccrraafftt..
OOppeerraattiinngg AAggee aanndd AAbbiilliittyy
Operators must be qualified. Make sure the operator is 16 or older and has taken
a boater safety course. Your state (or province) may have additional require-
ments. Laws regarding the minimum age and licensing requirements vary from
one jurisdiction to another. Be sure to contact the local boating authorities for in-
formation regarding the legal operation of a watercraft in the intended jurisdiction
of use.
Operation of this watercraft with a disability that impairs vision, reaction time,
judgment, or operation of the controls is not recommended.
Remember that sun, wind, fatigue or illness may impair your judgment and reac-
tion time.
Each passenger must be able to simultaneously place both feet firmly flat against
each footwell when properly seated.
DDrruuggss aanndd AAllccoohhooll
Never ride after consuming alcohol or drugs. Riding on a watercraft requires the
operator and passenger(s) to be sober, attentive and alert. The use of drugs and
alcohol, singly or in combination, decreases reaction time, impedes judgment,
impairs vision, and inhibits your ability to safely ride on a watercraft.
SSaaffee BBooaattiinngg CCoouurrsseess
Many countries recommend or require a boating safety course. Check with your
local competent authorities.
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Check boating laws applicable to the waterways where you intend to use your
watercraft. Learn the local navigation rules.
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All riders MUST wear:
1. An approved PPeerrssoonnaall FFlloottaattiioonn DDeevviiccee ((PPFFDD)) meeting your country regu-
lations. The size of the PFD shall be appropriate for the wearer.
2. SShhoorrttss wwiitthh nneeoopprreennee (wetsuit material) to keep water from being forcefully
injected into rectum or vagina during a fall backward. Riders not wearing neo-
prene shorts have received severe rectal, vaginal, and internal injuries result-
ing in permanent damage. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect
against forceful entry of water into the lower male or female body opening(s).
Footwear, gloves, safety goggles or glasses can be worn. Wind, water spray,
bugs and speed may cause a person’s eyes to water and create blurred vision.

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If you are planning a ride in cold weather or water, consider adding appropriate
warm clothing such as a complete wet suit or dry suit. Not only will it make your
ride more comfortable, but it may delay or protect you from hypothermia if you fall
into cold water. Be prepared for changing conditions.
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Since each option minimizes some risks, but increases others, before each ride
you must decide whether to wear or not wear a helmet based on your particular
situation. If you decide to wear a helmet, look for helmets that meet DOT or Snell
standards, and if possible, choose one designed for motorized watersports.
Helmets are designed to offer some degree of protection in case of impacts to
the head. In most motorized sports, the benefits of wearing a helmet clearly out-
weigh the drawbacks. However, in the case of motorized watersports such as rid-
ing personal watercraft, this is not necessarily true as there are some particular
risks associated with the water.
BBeenneeffiittss
A helmet helps to reduce the risk of injury in case of a head impact against a hard
surface such as another craft in the case of a collision. Similarly, a helmet with a
chin guard might help prevent injuries to the face, jaw or teeth.
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On the other hand, in some situations when falling off the watercraft, helmets
have a tendency to catch the water, like a “bucket”, and put severe stresses on
the neck or spine. This could result in choking, severe or permanent neck or
spine injury or death. Helmets may also interfere with peripheral vision and hear-
ing, or increase fatigue which could contribute to increase the risk of a collision.
RReeqquuiirreedd EEqquuiippmmeenntt
As the owner of the watercraft, you are responsible for ensuring that all required
safety equipment is aboard. Check your local regulations about requirements.
This could include:
BEFORE YOU GO

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– Fire extinguisher. Maintenance, repair and refilling must be carried out in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
– A watertight flashlight or approved flares
– Sound-producing device (horn, whistle or bell etc.)
– Visual Distress Signal
– Phone in a watertight compartment designed for this application
– Current local map
– First aid kit
– Throw rope.
BEFORE YOU GO

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The performance of this watercraft may exceed the performance of other water-
crafts you may have operated. Do not assume that all watercrafts handle
identically.
Make sure you read and understand the content of this operator’s guide to be-
come completely familiar with the controls and operation of the watercraft before
embarking on your first trip, or taking on a passenger(s). If you have not had the
opportunity to do so, practice in a suitable traffic-free area to become accus-
tomed to the feel and response of each control. Be fully familiar with all controls
before accelerating above idle speed.
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Your watercraft features a jet drive propulsion system. The water is drawn up
from underneath the watercraft from the intake grate and is accelerated by the
venturi to produce thrust. This accelerated water is going out at the rear of the
craft.
All riders must wear shorts with neoprene (wetsuit material) to keep water from
being forcefully injected into rectum or vagina during a fall backward. Riders not
wearing neoprene shorts have received severe rectal, vaginal, and internal inju-
ries resulting in permanent damage. Normal swimwear does not adequately pro-
tect against forceful entry of water into the lower male or female body opening(s).
The jet pump may pick up debris and throw it rearward causing a risk of injuring
people, damaging the jet pump, or other property.
Do not start the engine or operate the watercraft if anyone is in the water nearby,
or near the rear of the watercraft.
SStteeeerriinngg
Your watercraft has a steerable nozzle at the rear of the boat controlled by the
handlebars which direct the stream of water from left to right. To turn the water-
craft, both steering and throttle are necessary.
Do not release throttle when trying to steer away from objects — as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer.
If the engine is shut off, steering is lost.
TTeetthheerr CCoorrdd ((SSaaffeettyy LLaannyyaarrdd))
Keep the tether cord clip attached to the operator’s PFD or wrist (wrist strap re-
quired) at all times and keep it free from snagging on the handlebars to help en-
sure the engine stops should the operator fall off.
If the operator falls off the watercraft and the tether cord is not attached as rec-
ommended, the engine will not stop and the watercraft will keep running without
a driver. The operator may not be able to swim back to it.
After riding, always remove the tether cord from the engine cut-off switch to avoid
unauthorized use by children or others and to prevent starting in a closed envi-
ronment (e.g.: garage).

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To prevent accidental starting, always detach the tether cord from the engine
cut-off switch when swimmers are boarding, nearby, or during removal of any
weeds or debris from the intake grate.
BBrraakkiinngg
Most watercrafts have no means of braking.
On some models, advancement in technologies now permits us to offer a braking
system called the iBR (intelligent Brake and Reverse). Practice braking maneu-
vers in a safe traffic-free area to become familiar with handling under braking and
with stopping distances under various operating conditions.
Stopping distance will vary depending on initial speed, load, wind, number of
riders and water conditions. The amount of braking power commanded by the
operator using the iBR lever will also affect stopping distance.
When braking, riders must brace themselves against the deceleration force to
prevent from moving forward on the watercraft and losing balance.
When operating an iBR equipped watercraft, be aware that other boats following
or operating in close proximity may not be able to stop as quickly. Inform the op-
erator of a watercraft who intends to follow you in a convoy formation of the brak-
ing capability of your watercraft and the need of keeping a greater distance
between watercraft.
The brake feature of the iBR system cannot prevent your watercraft from drifting
due to current or wind. It has no braking effect on the rearward velocity. Also note
that your engine must be running to be able to use the brake.
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The Sea-Doo LK™ learning key limits the speed of the watercraft. It could be an
option for first time users and less experienced operators to learn how to operate
the watercraft.
Visit your BRP authorized Sea-Doo dealer to see if this accessory is available for
your model.
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Do not store any objects in areas that are not designed specifically for storage.
Do not transport cargo on the rear platform unless it is properly secured with a
BRP LinQ™ certified accessory. Compatible accessories which are not BRP cer-
tified may not be considered as fit for this purpose.
When carrying loads on the rear platform or onto cargo accessories, reduce your
speed and adapt your driving behavior to reduce the risk of ejection from the
watercraft or contact with cargo possibly leading to injuries.
Do not exceed the payload or passenger capacities for your watercraft. Over-
loading can affect manoeuvrability, stability and performance. Also, heavy seas
reduce capacity.
GET FAMILIAR WITH THE WATERCRAFT