2004 SeaDoo GTI, GTI LE, GTI RFI, GTI LE RFI, XP DI ...

1 Operator s Guide utilizes the following symbols to emphasis particular infor-mation:CAUTION:Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, could severelydamage vehicle :Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an Operator s Guide and the Safety Videocassette should remain with the vehi-cle at the time of sale. Although the mere reading of such information does noteliminate the hazard, the understanding and application of the information willpromote the correct use of the in Canada ( SH) *Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 2003 Bombardier Inc. All rights reserved. The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. WARNINGI ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in serious injury or death.

2 WARNINGFor your safety, understand and follow all the warnings contained in thisOperator s Guide and the labels on your vehicle. Failure to follow thesewarnings can result in SEVERE INJURY OR this Operator s Guide with the vehicle at all times. WARNINGD isregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained inthis Operator s Guide, Safety Videocassette and on-product labels couldcause injury including the possibility of death! 2004 PWC Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive Compliance with EC Directive 89/336 EECThe 2004 Sea-Doo Personal Watercraft do comply with the above mentioneddirective and 89/336 EEC directive in order to match the current European re-quirements on Personal Watercraft (PWC).

3 Knight s Spray-Nine is a trademark of Korkay System LtdGTX is a trademark of Castrol Ltd. Used under licenseThe following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries:SEA-DOO GTITMXP BOMBARDIER LUBE Rotax BOMBARDIER-ROTAX Formula XP-S Synthetic Injection OilBOMBARDIER Formula XP-S DI Synthetic Injection OilBOMBARDIER-ROTAX Injection OilSea-Doo Synthetic GreaseSea-Doo Page 0 Thursday, August 21, 2003 2:54 Operator s Guide has been pre-pared to acquaint the owner/operatoror passenger with this personal water-craft and its various controls, mainte-nance and safe riding instructions. It isindispensable for the proper use of theproduct, and should be kept in a water-proof bag with the watercraft at sure you read and understand thecontent of the Operator s any questions pertaining to thewarranty and its application, consultthe WARRANTY section in this guide,and/or an authorized SEA-DOO USA, products are distributed byBombardier Motor Corporation ofAmerica.

4 In Canada, products are dis-tributed by Bombardier information and components/system descriptions contained in thisguide are correct at the time of however, maintains a policyof continuous improvement of its prod-ucts without imposing upon itself anyobligation to install them on productspreviously manufactured. Because of its ongoing commitmentto product quality and innovation,Bombardier reserves the right at anytime to discontinue or change specifica-tions, designs, features, models orequipment without incurring illustrations in this document showthe typical construction of the differentassemblies and may not represent thefull detail or exact shape of the , they represent parts thathave the same or similar is understood that this guide may betranslated into another language.

5 Inthe event of any discrepancy, the En-glish version shall are given in the SI met-ric system with the SAE equiva-lent in parenthesis. Where precise accu-racy is not required, some conversionsare rounded off for easier Shop Manual can be obtained forcomplete service, maintenance andmore repair use of LEFT (port) and RIGHT (star-board) indications in the text, alwaysrefers to driving position (when sittingon watercraft).Furthermore, in the marine industry,FRONT is referred to BOW and REARas Left (port)2. Right (starboard) Page 1 Thursday, August 21, 2003 2:54 OF CONTENTSSAFETY CHECK LIST ..9 General ..9 GETTING UNDERWAY .. 10To Wear .. 10To Bring .. 12To Do.

6 12 OPERATION .. 13 Collision 13 Safe Riding .. 13 Operator/Passenger 14 Maneuverabitily of the Watercraft/Towing .. 14 OPERATING RULES .. 15 Remember these Rules of the Road .. 15 Navigation 15 WATERSKIING 16 WEB 17 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS .. 19 VEHICLE INFORMATIONREGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION .. 26 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS .. 27 Hull .. 27 CONTROLS/ 29 CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS FUNCTIONS .. 341) Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord) .. 342) Handlebar .. 353) Throttle 354) Engine Start/Stop Button .. 355) Variable Trim System (VTS) Button (if so equipped) .. 366) Choke Lever .. 367) Shift Lever (if so equipped) .. 368) Fuel Gauge/Low Oil Warning Light (if so equipped).

7 379) Speedometer (if so equipped).. 3710) Information Center Gauge/Buttons (if so equipped) .. 3711) Glove Page 2 Thursday, August 21, 2003 2:54 ) Fuel Tank Valve ..4113) Fuel Tank Cap ..4114) Oil Injection Reservoir ) Front Storage Compartment ) Front Storage Compartment Cover ) Tool Kit ..4318) Air Intake Opening ..4319) Seat Strap ..4320) Seat Latch (if so equipped) ..4321) Seat Extension Latch (if so equipped)..4422) Rear Grab ) Rear Storage Basket (if so equipped)..4524) Bow and Stern Eyelets ..4525) Mooring ) ) Boarding Pads ..4628) Boarding Platform ..4629) Boarding Step (if so equipped)..4630) Cooling System Bleed ) Flushing Connector (if so equipped) ..4732) Bilge Drain ) Jet Pump Nozzle.

8 4834) Reverse Gate (if so equipped)..4835) Jet Pump Water Intake ..4836) Fuses ..4937) Battery ..4938) Side Vanes (if so equipped)..4939) Rear Access ) Automatic Bilge Pump .. 50 Fueling Procedure ..50 Recommended Fuel ..50 Recommended Oil ..51 Oil Injection System ..51 BREAK-IN PERIOD .. 5210-Hour Inspection ..52 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .. 53 Hull ..54 Jet Pump Water Intake ..54 Bilge ..54 Water Flow in Cooling System(only when temperature is below or close to freezing point) ..54 Battery ..55 Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir .. Page 3 Thursday, August 21, 2003 2:54 Compartment .. 55 Steering System .. 55 Throttle System .. 55 Shifter System (if so equipped) .. 55 VTS (Variable Trim System) (if so equipped).

9 55 Storage Compartment Covers and Seat .. 56 Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button .. 56 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .. 57 Principle of Operation .. 57 Boarding the Watercraft .. 61 Starting .. 63 Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation .. 64 Crossing 64 Stopping/Docking .. 65 Shutting Off the 65 POST-OPERATION CARE .. 66 General 66 Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water .. 66 Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal 66 Anticorrosion 68 SPECIAL 69 Monitoring System .. 69 Limp Home Mode .. 69 Engine Overheating .. 69 Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning .. 69 Capsized Watercraft .. 70 Submerged Watercraft.

10 71 Water-Flooded Engine .. 71 Fuel-Flooded Engine .. 72 Out of 73 Towing the Watercraft in Water .. 73 Low-Charge Battery Condition .. 75 MAINTENANCE INFORMATIONE ngine Emissions 78 General .. 79 MAINTENANCE CHART .. 80 Periodic Inspection .. Page 4 Thursday, August 21, 2003 2:54 .. and Choke Cable Inspection ..85 Carburetor Adjustment ..85 Fuel Injection System ..85 Fuel and Oil Adjustment (if so equipped) ..86 Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups ..86 Fuses .. System (if so equipped) ..91 General Inspection and Cleaning ..91 TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRESEASON 92 Trailering ..92 Storage ..93 Preseason Preparation .. 103 SPECIFICATIONS .. 107SI METRIC INFORMATION.