Sea-doo Islandia SE Manual

Sport Boats
OPERATORS
GUIDE
Includes,
SAFETY, VE ICLE
and MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
ISLANDIA
TM
SE
® AND THE BRP LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
*TRADEMARK OF BOMBARDIER INC. USED UNDER LICENSE.
©2008 BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN CANADA.
204 630 383 CA
OPERATORS GUIDE, ISLANDIA SE / ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR, ISLANDIA SE / ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
204 630 383
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operators age: 16 years old.
Do not remove this Operators uide from the vehicle.
WARNING

WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator’s Guide, SAFETY DVD and on-product labels could cause
injury including the possibility of death!
WARNING
This boat may exceed the performance of other boats you may have ridden
in the past. Take time to familiarize yourself with your new boat.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational
Products Inc. (BRP).
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Prod-
ucts Inc. or its affiliates.
Sea-Doo®
ROTAX®
Islandia™
XP-S™
DESS™
lmo2009-005 en AP
®™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
©2008 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.

FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Sea-Doo®Sport Boat. It is backed
by the BRP warranty and a network of
authorized Sea-Doo Sport Boats deal-
ers ready to provide the parts, service
or accessories you may require.
Your dealer is committed to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial setup and inspection
of your boat as well as completed the
final adjustment before you took pos-
session. If you need more complete
servicing information, please ask your
dealer.
Atdelivery,youwerealsoinformedof
the warranty coverage and signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST to ensure
your new boat was prepared to your
entire satisfaction.
Know Before you Go
To learn how to reduce the risk for you
or other persons being hurt or killed,
read the following sections before you
operate the vehicle:
–
SAFETY INFORMATION
– VEHICLE INFORMATION .
We highly recommend that you take
a safe boating course. Please check
your dealer or local authorities for avail-
ability in your area.
In certain areas, an operator compe-
tency card is mandatory to operate a
pleasure craft.
Safety Messages
The types of safety messages, what
they look like and how they are used in
this guide are explained as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could severe-
ly damage vehicle components or
other property.
About this Operator's
Guide
This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
of a new boat with the various con-
trols, maintenance and safe operating
instructions.
This guide is indispensable for the
proper use of the product and should
be kept in this boat at all times, so you
can refer to it.
Note that this guide is available in sev-
eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
If you want to view and/or print an ex-
tra copy of your Operator's Guide, sim-
ply visit the following website www.
operatorsguide.brp.com.
The informations contained in this doc-
ument are correct at the time of publi-
cation. BRP, however, maintains a pol-
icy of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured. Due
to late changes, some differences be-
tween the manufactured product and
the descriptions and/or specifications
in this guide may occur. BRP reserves
the right at any time to discontinue or
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FOREWORD
change specifications, designs, fea-
tures, models or equipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide and the
SAFETY
DVD
should remain with the boat when
it's sold.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Beforeyou Go............................................................. 1
SafetyMessages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................... 10
Reminders Regarding Operation... ............................................ 10
Carbon Monoxide and Boating ................................................. 12
WaterSports .................................................................... 15
Hypothermia..................................................................... 19
Voluntary Inspections........................................................... 19
SafeBoatingCourses........................................................... 19
SAFETYEQUIPMENT.............................................................. 20
Required Safety Equipment .................................................... 20
AdditionalRecommendedEquipment ........................................ 23
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ...................................................... 24
Drugs and Alcohol............................................................... 24
SafeOperation .................................................................. 24
RULESOF THEROAD.............................................................. 26
Crossing ......................................................................... 26
MeetingHead-On............................................................... 26
Passing........................................................................... 26
Navigation System.............................................................. 26
CollisionAvoidance ............................................................. 26
FUELING PROCEDURE ............................................................ 28
Recommended Fuel ............................................................ 28
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 28
TRAILERING......................................................................... 30
IMPORTANTON-PRODUCTLABELS............................................ 31
PRE-RIDEINSPECTION............................................................ 35
Hull ............................................................................... 36
JetPumpWaterIntakes........................................................ 36
Bilge.............................................................................. 36
Battery ........................................................................... 36
Fuel............................................................................... 36
Engine Oil........................................................................ 36
PotableWater ................................................................... 36
Engine Compartment........................................................... 36
Fire Extinguisher ................................................................ 36
SteeringSystem ................................................................ 37
Throttle Lever ................................................................... 37
ShifterLever..................................................................... 37
DESS Postand Engine Start/Stop Switches .................................. 37
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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (cont’d)
Storage CompartmentCovers................................................. 37
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS,INSTRUMENTSANDEQUIPMENT .............................. 40
1)DESSPost(Engine Stop Switch)............................................ 44
2)SteeringWheel............................................................... 45
3)Throttle/ShifterLever ........................................................ 45
4)Start/StopSwitches.......................................................... 45
5)Bilge BlowerSwitch.......................................................... 46
6)Bilge PumpSwitch ........................................................... 47
7) Navigation Lights Switch .................................................... 47
8)DeckLightsSwitch........................................................... 47
9)Horn Switch................................................................... 48
10)DockingLightsSwitch...................................................... 48
11) Boarding Lights Switch..................................................... 48
12)Engine CompartmentLightSwitch........................................ 49
13)MainWaterPumpSwitch.................................................. 49
14)FuelGauge .................................................................. 49
15)Tachometers ................................................................ 50
16) Speedometer................................................................ 50
17) Monitoring Gauges ......................................................... 50
18)BilgeDrain Plug ............................................................. 50
19)GrabHandles................................................................ 51
20)RearGrabHandles.......................................................... 51
21)Ladder ....................................................................... 51
22)SwimPlatform .............................................................. 52
23)BowSeats................................................................... 52
24)Front Seats .................................................................. 53
25)RearSeats................................................................... 54
26)SunDeck .................................................................... 55
27)CupHolders ................................................................. 55
28)Glove Box.................................................................... 55
29)Radio/CDPlayer............................................................. 56
30)12-VoltPower Outlet ....................................................... 56
31)DeckStorageCompartment............................................... 56
32)Engine CompartmentCover ............................................... 57
33)JetPumpWater Intakes.................................................... 57
34)BowLights .................................................................. 58
35)SternLightSocket .......................................................... 58
36)Mooring Cleats.............................................................. 59
37)DeckDrain................................................................... 59
38)Bow/SternEyelets.......................................................... 59
39)WaterSportTowingAttachments......................................... 59
40) MainBattery Cut-Off Switch............................................... 60
41)BiminiTop(notshown) ..................................................... 61
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CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
42)RearSideStorageCompartment.......................................... 61
43)CockpitTable ................................................................ 62
44)Windshield .................................................................. 62
45)DepthFinder ................................................................ 62
46)DockingLights .............................................................. 62
47)BoardingLights ............................................................. 63
48)Engine CompartmentLight ................................................ 63
49)DeckLights.................................................................. 63
50) Changing Room Ceiling Light . ............................................. 64
51)PotableWaterTankCap .................................................... 64
52)ConvenienceCenter........................................................ 65
53) ChangingRoom with Toilet ................................................ 66
54)PortableToilet ............................................................... 66
55) Transom Doors.............................................................. 67
56)Fire Port...................................................................... 67
57)Shower ...................................................................... 67
58)Radio/CDPlayerRemoteControl.......................................... 68
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 69
OperatingDuringBreak-in...................................................... 69
Launching/Loading.............................................................. 69
BoardingfromaDock........................................................... 69
BoardingfromtheWater ....................................................... 70
Starting........................................................................... 70
ShifterLeverOperation......................................................... 71
SteeringOperation.............................................................. 72
LeavingtheShore............................................................... 73
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation . .................................... 73
CrossingWaves................................................................. 73
Stopping/Docking............................................................... 73
Beaching......................................................................... 73
ShuttingOfftheEngines ....................................................... 74
Post-OperationCare ............................................................ 74
AdditionalCareforFoulWaterorSalt Water Use ............................ 74
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ........................................................... 76
Potable WaterSystem Disinfection ........................................... 76
JetPumpWaterIntakeand ImpellerCleaning................................ 77
TowingtheBoat inWater....................................................... 77
Capsized Boat ................................................................... 78
Submerged Boat/Water-FloodedEngine...................................... 78
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE...................................................... 80
10-HOURINSPECTION ............................................................ 84
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MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES .................................................. 85
Throttle Body .................................................................... 85
Throttle Cable ................................................................... 85
Engine Oil........................................................................ 85
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 87
PotableWaterFilter............................................................. 88
Fuses............................................................................. 88
Bilge Blower..................................................................... 90
Navigation Lights................................................................ 90
Deck Drain and Scupper Valve ................................................. 93
Latches, Locks, Rails and Hinges . ............................................. 93
ReverseGate.................................................................... 94
Sacrificial Anodes ............................................................... 94
Bodyand Hull.................................................................... 94
STORAGE............................................................................ 96
JetPumpCleaning.............................................................. 96
Fuel System Protection......................................................... 96
Throttle BodyLubrication....................................................... 96
Engine OilandFilterReplacement............................................. 96
ExhaustSystemFlushing ...................................................... 96
Engine Internal Lubrication ..................................................... 98
ExhaustSystemandIntercoolerProtection .................................. 99
BatteryRemovalandStorage.................................................. 99
BoatCleaningandRepair....................................................... 99
PotableWaterSystem........................................................ 100
BoatProtection................................................................ 100
PRESEASON PREPARATION.................................................... 102
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BOATIDENTIFICATION.......................................................... 104
Hull ............................................................................. 104
Engines ........................................................................ 104
HOMOLOGATIONANDCERTIFICATION...................................... 105
ENGINEEMISSIONS INFORMATION.......................................... 106
Manufacturer's Responsibility............................................... 106
Dealer's Responsibility . ...................................................... 106
Owner Responsibility......................................................... 106
EPA Emission Regulations ................................................... 106
DECLARATIONCEOFCONFORMITY.......................................... 107
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 108
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICALGUIDELINES ....................................................... 114
MONITORING SYSTEM BEEPERCODES ..................................... 119
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO®SPORT
BOATS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ..................... 122
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT FOR MODEL-YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO®SPORT BOATS WITH
4-TEC®ENGINES OR 4-TEC®IC ENGINES .................................... 126
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2009
SEA-DOO®SPORT BOATS ...................................................... 130
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: MODEL
YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO®SPORT BOATS ........................................ 134
PRIVACY OBLIGATION/DISCLAIMER......................................... 138
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 139
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