Sea-doo SPARK Series Manual

SPARK SERIES
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Operator’s Guide
2022
WARNING
Read this Operator’s Guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. Minimum
recommended operators age: 16 years old. Keep this Operator’s Guide in the watercraft.
219002220_rev1 Original Instructions

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DDiissrreeggaarrddiinngg aannyy ooff tthhee ssaaffeettyy pprreeccaauuttiioonnss aanndd iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ccoonnttaaiinneedd iinn
tthhee OOppeerraattoorrss’’ss GGuuiiddee,, SSAAFFEETTYY VVIIDDEEOO aanndd oonn--pprroodduucctt ssaaffeettyy llaabbeellss
ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff ddeeaatthh..
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA PPRROOPPOOSSIITTIIOONN 6655 WWAARRNNIINNGG
WWAARRNNIINNGG
OOppeerraattiinngg,, sseerrvviicciinngg aanndd mmaaiinnttaaiinniinngg aa rreeccrreeaattiioonnaall mmaarriinnee vveesssseell ccaann
eexxppoossee yyoouu ttoo cchheemmiiccaallss iinncclluuddiinngg eennggiinnee eexxhhaauusstt,, ccaarrbboonn mmoonnooxxiiddee,,
pphhtthhaallaatteess,, aanndd lleeaadd,, wwhhiicchh aarree kknnoowwnn ttoo tthhee SSttaattee ooff CCaalliiffoorrnniiaa ttoo ccaauussee
ccaanncceerr aanndd bbiirrtthh ddeeffeeccttss oorr ootthheerr rreepprroodduuccttiivvee hhaarrmm.. TToo mmiinniimmiizzee eexxppoo--
ssuurree,, aavvooiidd bbrreeaatthhiinngg eexxhhaauusstt,, ddoo nnoott iiddllee tthhee eennggiinnee eexxcceepptt aass nneecceess--
ssaarryy,, sseerrvviiccee yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee iinn aa wweellll--vveennttiillaatteedd aarreeaa aanndd wweeaarr gglloovveess oorr
wwaasshh yyoouurr hhaannddss ffrreeqquueennttllyy wwhheenn sseerrvviicciinngg yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee.. FFoorr mmoorree iinnffoorr--
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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.
Your state (pr province) may have additional requirements.
Make sure operator is 16 or older and has taken a boater course.
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). Wear Neoprene.
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 enought away from others so you can always
safely coast to a stop.
Do not release throttle when trying to steer aways from
objects-as with other powerboats, you need throttle to steer.

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Covered Models
Spark 900 ACE 60
Spark 900 ACE 90
Spark Trixx
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
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 PPWWCC..............................................................................................................................1166
Jet Thrust.............................................................................................16
Steering ...............................................................................................16
Tether Cord..........................................................................................16
Braking (if Equipped with iBR) ...............................................................16
Learning Key (if Equipped) ....................................................................17
Cargo and Storage ...............................................................................17
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................17
RRIIDDEE SSAAFFEELLYY ......................................................................................................................................................................................1199
Riding with Passenger(s).......................................................................19
Avoiding Collisions................................................................................19
Riding Behaviors ..................................................................................19
Speeding .............................................................................................20
Reboarding ..........................................................................................20
Moving Parts ........................................................................................20
Know the Waters ..................................................................................21
Navigation Rules ..................................................................................21
Night-Time Operation............................................................................21
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning..................................................................21
Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards .........................................................22
Burns From Hot Parts ...........................................................................22
Watersports (Towing with the PWC).......................................................23
PPRRAACCTTIICCEESS EEXXEERRCCIISSEESS..................................................................................................................................................2266
Where to Practice Exercises..................................................................26
Practice Exercises ................................................................................26
FFUUEELLIINNGG......................................................................................................................................................................................................2277
Fueling Procedure ................................................................................27
Fuel Requirements ...............................................................................27
Recommended Fuel .............................................................................28
TTRRAAIILLEERRIINNGG IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN......................................................................................................................................2299
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ............................................................................................................3300
Watercraft Safety Labels .......................................................................30
Hang Tag.............................................................................................38
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................40

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PPRREE--RRIIDDEE IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................................................4466
What to Do Before Launching the Watercraft ..........................................46
What to Do After Launching the Watercraft .............................................51
RREEGGUULLAARR MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE ............................................................................................................................................5533
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ............................................................................................................................................................................................5566
Handlebar ............................................................................................57
Engine START/STOP Button.................................................................57
Engine Cut-Off Switch...........................................................................58
Throttle Lever.......................................................................................59
iBR Lever (intelligent Brake and Reverse) (Models with iBR)....................59
Mode Button.........................................................................................60
Variable Trim System (VTS) Button (Trixx Models) ..................................60
MMUULLTTIIFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN GGAAUUGGEE ((LLCCDD)) ..........................................................................................................................6611
Multifunction Gauge Description ............................................................61
Navigating the Multifunction Display.......................................................63
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT..........................................................................................................................................................................................6655
Glove Box ............................................................................................66
Safety Equipment Kit Storage Compartment ........................................... 66
Storage Bin (Convenience Package)......................................................67
Seat.....................................................................................................67
Passenger Handholds...........................................................................68
Boarding Step (Convenience Package) ..................................................68
Boarding Platform.................................................................................69
Front and Rear Eyelets .........................................................................70
Bilge Drain Plug....................................................................................70
Sponsons.............................................................................................71
Rear Footrests (Trixx Models)................................................................71
Adjustable Handlebar Riser (Trixx Models) .............................................71
Audio System (If Equipped) ...................................................................71
BBRREEAAKK--IINN PPEERRIIOODD......................................................................................................................................................................7755
Operation During Break-In Period ..........................................................75
OOPPEERRAATTIINNGG IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS....................................................................................................................................7766
Boarding the Watercraft ........................................................................76
How to Start the Engine.........................................................................79
How to Stop the Engine.........................................................................80
How to Steer the Watercraft...................................................................81
How to Engage Neutral (Models with iBR) ..............................................82
How to Engage Forward........................................................................82
How to Engage and Use Reverse ..........................................................82
How to Engage and Use Braking............................................................83
How to Use the Variable Trim System (VTS)...........................................85
General Operating Recommendations ...................................................87
OOPPEERRAATTIINNGG MMOODDEESS ((RROOTTAAXX 990000 AACCEE -- 9900))....................................................................................9900
Touring Mode.......................................................................................90
Sport Mode ..........................................................................................90
SSPPEECCIIAALL PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ..................................................................................................................................................9933
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning.........................................93
Capsized Watercraft .............................................................................95
Submerged Watercraft..........................................................................95
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Water-Flooded Engine ..........................................................................96
Towing the Watercraft in Water..............................................................96
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE ....................................................................................................................................110000
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ........................................................................................................................110033
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................103
Engine Coolant...................................................................................105
Steering Alignment .............................................................................107
Central Body ......................................................................................107
Battery...............................................................................................112
Ignition Coils ......................................................................................115
Spark Plugs........................................................................................115
Exhaust System .................................................................................116
Heat Exchanger and Water Intake Grate .............................................. 117
Sacrificial Anode.................................................................................118
Fuses ................................................................................................118
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT CCAARREE..........................................................................................................................................................112211
Post-Operation Care...........................................................................121
Seat Cleaning.....................................................................................121
Body and Hull.....................................................................................121
SSTTOORRAAGGEE AANNDD PPRREESSEEAASSOONN PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN ..........................................................................112233
Storage..............................................................................................123
Preseason Preparation .......................................................................125
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................112288
Hull Identification Number ...................................................................128
Engine Identification Number ............................................................... 128
Engine Manufacturer Identification ....................................................... 128
RRFF DD..EE..SS..SS.. KKEEYY..........................................................................................................................................................................112299
EENNGGIINNEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ........................................................................................................113311
Manufacturer's Responsibility .............................................................. 131
Dealer's Responsibility........................................................................131
Owner’s Responsibility........................................................................131
EPA Emission Regulations..................................................................131
Evaporative Emission Control System .................................................. 131
EEAACC DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................113322
EECC--DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ....................................................................................................113333
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS ..........................................................................................................................113366
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS............................................................................................................114422
MMOONNIITTOORRIINNGG SSYYSSTTEEMM....................................................................................................................................................114488
Fault Codes........................................................................................148
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Indicator Lights and Message Display Information................................. 148
Beeper Code Information ....................................................................151
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY –– UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: 22002222 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERR--
SSOONNAALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT......................................................................................................................................................115544
1. SCOPE ..........................................................................................154
2. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 154
3. EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED ........................................ 154
4. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 155
5. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE ............... 155
6. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ...................... 156
7. WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................156
8. TRANSFER....................................................................................156
9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................157
UUSS EEPPAA EEMMIISSSSIIOONN--RREELLAATTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY ....................................................................................115588
Emission-Related Warranty Period ...................................................... 158
Components Covered .........................................................................158
Limited Applicability ............................................................................159
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM WWAARR--
RRAANNTTYY SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT............................................................................................................................................................116611
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations.................................................. 161
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: .................................. 161
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: ..................................... 161
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA AANNDD NNEEWW YYOORRKK EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT FFOORR MMOODDEELL YYEEAARR 22002222 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONNAALL
WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT................................................................................................................................................................................116633
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations.................................................. 163
Star Rating System.............................................................................165
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: 22002222 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONN--
AALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT ....................................................................................................................................................................116677
1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 167
2. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 167
3. EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED ........................................ 168
4. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 168
5. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 169
6. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ...................... 169
7. WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................170
8. TRANSFER....................................................................................170
9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................170
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAA,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
22002222 SSEEAA--DDOOOO PPEERRSSOONNAALL WWAATTEERRCCRRAAFFTT ..................................................................................117711
1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 171
2. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 171
3. EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED ........................................ 172
4. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 172
5. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE .......................... 173
6. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ...................... 173
7. WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................173
8. TRANSFER....................................................................................174
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9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................174
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREECCOORRDDSS........................................................................................................................................117755
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN..............................................................................................................................................118800
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ..................................................................................................................................................................................118811
Asia...................................................................................................181
Europe...............................................................................................181
North America ....................................................................................181
Oceania .............................................................................................181
South America....................................................................................181
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS//OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ....................................................................................................118822
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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

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FFOORREEWWOORRDD
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Sea-Doo®personal watercraft
(PWC). It is backed by the BRP war-
ranty and a network of authorized
Sea-Doo personal watercraft dealers
ready to provide the parts, service or
accessories 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.
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 personal water-
craft and its various controls, mainte-
nance 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 Op-
erator’s Guide needs to remain with
the watercraft when it’s sold.
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,
simply visit the following website:
wwwwww..ooppeerraattoorrssgguuiiddeess..bbrrpp..ccoomm
The informations 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-
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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 ccoonn--
ttaaiinneedd iinn tthhiiss sseeccttiioonn ccoouulldd ccaauussee
iinnjjuurryy iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff
ddeeaatthh..
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 ad-
ditional requirements. Laws regarding
the minimum age and licensing re-
quirements vary from one jurisdiction
to another. Be sure to contact the local
boating authorities for information re-
garding the legal operation of a PWC
in the intended jurisdiction of use.
Operation of this PWC with a disability
that impairs vision, reaction time, judg-
ment, or operation of the controls is
not recommended.
Remember that sun, wind, fatigue or
illness may impair your judgment and
reaction time.
Each passenger must be able to si-
multaneously 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 combi-
nation, decreases reaction time, im-
pedes 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.
AApppplliiccaabbllee BBooaattiinngg LLaawwss
Check boating laws applicable to the
waterways where you intend to use
your watercraft. Learn the local navi-
gation rules.
PPrrootteeccttiivvee GGeeaarr
All riders MUST wear:
1. An approved PPeerrssoonnaall FFlloottaattiioonn
DDeevviiccee ((PPFFDD)) meeting your coun-
try regulations. 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 neoprene
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.
If you are planning a ride in cold
weather or water, consider adding ap-
propriate warm clothing such as a

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complete wet suit or dry suit. Not only
will it make your ride more comfort-
able, but it may delay or protect you
from hypothermia if you fall into cold
water. Be prepared for changing
conditions.
HHeellmmeettss:: WWeeiigghhiinngg tthhee RRiisskkss
vvss BBeenneeffiittss
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 im-
pacts to the head. In most motorized
sports, the benefits of wearing a hel-
met clearly outweigh the drawbacks.
However, in the case of motorized
watersports such as riding personal
watercraft, this is not necessarily true
as there are some particular risks as-
sociated with the water.
BBeenneeffiittss
A helmet helps to reduce the risk of in-
jury in case of a head impact against a
hard surface such as another craft in
the case of a collision. Similarly, a hel-
met with a chin guard might help pre-
vent injuries to the face, jaw or teeth.
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On the other hand, in some situations
when falling off the watercraft, hel-
mets 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 per-
manent neck or spine injury or death.
Helmets may also interfere with pe-
ripheral vision and hearing, or in-
crease 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:
– Fire extinguisher. Maintenance, re-
pair and refilling must be carried
out in accordance with the manu-
facturer’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.
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The performance of this watercraft
may exceed the performance of other
watercrafts you may have operated.
Do not assume that all PWCs handle
identically.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of this Operator’s Guide to
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, practice driving solo 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.
JJeett TThhrruusstt
Your PWC features a jet drive propul-
sion system. The water is drawn up
from underneath the PWC from the in-
take grate and is accelerated by the
venturi to produce thrust. This acceler-
ated water is going out at the rear of
the craft.
All riders must wear Shorts with neo-
prene (wetsuit material) to keep water
from being forcefully injected into rec-
tum or vagina during a fall backward.
Riders not wearing neoprene shorts
have received severe rectal, vaginal,
and internal injuries resulting in per-
manent damage. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect 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 in-
juring 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 noz-
zle at the rear of the boat controlled by
the handlebars which direct the
stream of water from left to right. To
turn the watercraft, 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
Keep the tether cord lip attached to
the operator’s PFD or wrist (wrist strap
required) at all times and keep it free
from snagging on the handlebars to
help ensure the engine stops should
the operator fall off.
If the operator falls off the watercraft
and the tether cord is not attached as
recommended, the watercraft engine
will not stop and your PWC may con-
tinue to move forward. You 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 environment (e.g.: garage).
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.
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iiBBRR))
Most watercrafts have no means of
braking.
On some models, advancement in
technologies now permits us to offer a
braking system called the iBR (intelli-
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braking maneuvers in a safe traffic--
free area to become familiar with han-
dling 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 proxim-
ity may not be able to stop as quickly.
When at speed and the brake is first
applied, a plume of water will shoot up
in the air behind the watercraft which
may cause the operator of the follow-
ing watercraft to momentarily lose
sight of your PWC. Inform the opera-
tor of a watercraft who intends to fol-
low you in a convoy formation of the
braking capability of your PWC, the
meaning of the plume of water and the
need of keeping a greater distance
between watercraft.
The brake feature of the iBR system
cannot prevent your PWC from drifting
due to current or wind. It has no brak-
ing effect on the rearward velocity. Al-
so note that your engine must be
running to be able to use the brake.
LLeeaarrnniinngg KKeeyy ((iiff EEqquuiippppeedd))
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.
Please consult your BRP authorized
Sea-Doo dealer to see if this acces-
sory is available for your model.
CCaarrggoo aanndd SSttoorraaggee
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 acces-
sory. Compatible accessories which
are not BRP certified may not be con-
sidered as fit for this purpose.
When carrying loads on the rear plat-
form of the watercraft or onto cargo
accessories, reduce your speed and
adapt your driving behavior to reduce
the risk of ejection from watercraft or
contact with cargo possibly leading to
injuries.
Do not exceed the payload or passen-
ger capacities for your watercraft.
Overloading can affect manoeuvrabil-
ity, stability and performance. Also,
heavy seas reduce capacity.
Never carry loads on the rear platform
when practicing watersports. The car-
go may interfere with the rope and un-
secure it, becoming an obstacle to the
person being towed.
Refer to
Technical Specifications for
the maximum loading capacity.
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MMooddiiffiiccaattiioonnss
Any modifications or addition of ac-
cessories approved by BRP may af-
fect the handling of your vehicle. It is
important to take the time to get famili-
ar with the vehicle once modifications
are made to understand how to adapt
your driving behavior accordingly.
Avoid installing equipment not specifi-
cally approved by BRP for the vehicle
and avoid unauthorized modifications.
These modifications and equipment
have not been tested by BRP and
may create hazards. For example,
they could:
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18 SAFETY INFORMATION
– Create a loss of control and in-
crease risk of crash
– Cause overheating or short circuits
increasing the risk of fire or burn
injuries
– Affect the protection features pro-
vided by the vehicle.
Your vehicle may also become illegal
to ride.
As an example, installing an additional
GPS or cell phone support may pre-
vent the driving capabilities of the ve-
hicle and increase the risk of a loss of
control.
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ssuuiittaabbllee aavvaaiillaabbllee aacccceessssoorriieess ffoorr
yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee..
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