Sea-doo Sportster 1800 Manual

SAFETY WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator’s Guide and on Product Warnings could cause injury,
including the possibility of death.
This Operator’s Guide , the Safety Handbook and the videocassette
should remain with the jet boat at the time of resale.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
BOMBARDIER INC.
VALCOURT (QUÉBEC)
CANADA J0E 2L0
The following trademarks are property of
Bombardier Inc.:
SEA-DOO®
Sea-Doo Lube®
Sea-Doo Jet Pump Synthetic Oil
Sea-Doo Synthetic Grease
Gelcote®is a trademark of Gelcote International
Knight’s Spray-Nine* is a trademark of Korkay
System Ltd
Litho’d in Canada (LMO-9802 SH)
®*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
All rights reserved © 1997 Bombardier Inc.
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Doin’it on your new Sea-Doo jet boat
Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of a jet boat. Whether you are an
experienced boater or are new to the sport of boating, we ask you to take the
time to view the Safety Videocassette provided with your jet boat, to read this
Operator Guide and Safety Handbook and familiarize yourself with their contents.
The guide contains pertinent information which, if followed, will provide you with
the necessary knowledge to help you fully enjoy the pleasures of this boat.
We strongly recommend that any boat 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 under-
stand the controls and operation of the jet boat and the importance of courteous,
responsible riding.
Each jet boat operator has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its passengers
and other water users. Please follow all safety instruction and drive with care.
We encourage you to have an Annual Safety Inspection of your jet boat. Please
contact your dealer for further details.
Finally, we invite you to visit your dealer for regular safety maintenance as well
as any boating accessories you may require.
Have fun and.....Bon Voyage.
Please keep this
Guide and Safety Handbook on board. These manuals
should remain with the jet boat at time of resale.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................. 5
;SAFETY WARNING ................................................................... 7
BOMBARDIER LIMITED WARRANTY:
1998 SEA-DOO®JET BOAT ......................................................... 10
BOMBARDIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY:
1998 SEA-DOO®JET BOAT ......................................................... 12
LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS .............................................................. 14
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION........................................... 15
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS .................................... 16
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ........................................................ 18
Hull ........................................................................................................... 18
Engines..................................................................................................... 19
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS LOCATION ............................... 20
1) Safety Lanyard Post ........................................................................... 26
2) Steering Wheel .................................................................................. 27
3) Throttle Levers................................................................................... 27
4) Shift Lever.......................................................................................... 28
5) Start/Stop Buttons ............................................................................. 29
6) Choke Levers ..................................................................................... 30
7) Navigation Light Switch ..................................................................... 30
8) Bilge Pump Switch............................................................................. 31
9) Bilge Air Blower Switch ..................................................................... 31
10) Horn Switch ....................................................................................... 31
11) Deck Light Switch.............................................................................. 32
12) Low-Fuel Warning System Switch..................................................... 32
13) Fuel Gauge/Low Injection Oil Level Pilot Lamp ................................. 32
14) Tachometers ...................................................................................... 33
15) Speedometer ..................................................................................... 33
16) Wind Deflector (if so equipped) ......................................................... 34
17) Bilge Drain Plug.................................................................................. 34
18) Grab Handles ..................................................................................... 34
19) Rear Grab Handle............................................................................... 35
20) Swim Platform ................................................................................... 35
21) Seats .................................................................................................. 35
22) Sun Seat............................................................................................. 36
23) Sun Deck (if so equipped) .................................................................. 37
24) Cup Holders ....................................................................................... 38
25) Right Front Storage Compartment..................................................... 38
26) Deck Storage Compartment .............................................................. 40
27) Rear Storage Compartment ............................................................... 41
28) Glove Box (if so equipped) ................................................................. 43
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29) Left Front Storage Compartment (if so equipped)............................. 43
30) Jet Pump Water Intakes .................................................................... 44
31) Tow Hook........................................................................................... 44
32) Radio.................................................................................................. 44
33) 12-Volts Accessory Jack .................................................................... 45
34) Bow Light........................................................................................... 45
35) Removable Stern Light ...................................................................... 45
36) Mooring Cleats................................................................................... 47
37) Deck................................................................................................... 47
38) Fuel Tank Cap .................................................................................... 47
39) Deck Drain Hole................................................................................. 47
40) Oil Injection Tank Cap ........................................................................ 47
41) Flushing Connectors .......................................................................... 47
42) Ventilation Ducts................................................................................ 48
43) Bow/Stern Eyelets ............................................................................. 48
44) Jet Pump Nozzles .............................................................................. 48
45) Reverse Gates ................................................................................... 48
46) Retractable Ladder............................................................................. 48
47) Scupper Valve .................................................................................... 49
48) Weedless System Lever.................................................................... 49
49) Fuel Tank Vent ................................................................................... 52
50) Bimini Top (if so equipped) ................................................................ 52
51) Ski Post.............................................................................................. 55
Fuses........................................................................................................ 56
FUEL AND LUBRICATION ............................................................ 57
Fueling Procedure .................................................................................... 57
Recommended Fuel................................................................................. 57
Recommended Oil ................................................................................... 57
Oil Injection System ................................................................................. 58
BREAK-IN PERIOD ....................................................................... 59
Engines..................................................................................................... 59
10-Hour Inspection................................................................................... 59
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........................................................... 61
Hull ........................................................................................................... 62
Jet Pump Water Intakes........................................................................... 62
Bilge ......................................................................................................... 62
Battery...................................................................................................... 62
Fuel/Oil Reservoirs ................................................................................... 62
Engine Compartment ............................................................................... 62
Fire Extinguisher....................................................................................... 62
Steering System....................................................................................... 62
Throttle System........................................................................................ 62
Shifter System.......................................................................................... 62
Weedless System .................................................................................... 63
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Buttons ........................................ 63
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