Sea-doo 2004 3D RFI Specifications

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SAFETY CHECK LISTTo fully appreciate the pleasures, en-joyment and excitement of boatingthere are some basic rules that shouldbe observed and followed

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUALABBREVIATION DESCRIPTIONACAlternate currentAPI American petroleum instituteCARB California air resource boardDC Direc

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NORTH AMERICAUSA(Except Puerto Rico)BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA7575 Bombardier CourtWausau, WI. 54401Phone: (715) 848-4957Fax: (715) 847-6

BRP NORTH AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY: 2004SEA-DOO®3DTMRFITMPERSONAL WATERCRAFT1. SCOPEBombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“BRP”)* warrants its model-

Fuel Pump Airbox and Flame ArresterCylinder HeadAll Emission Component Related Gaskets; Head, Base,ExhaustThe repair or replacement of parts or the pe

6. EXCLUSIONSThe following are not warranted under any circumstances:– Normal wear and tear;– Routine maintenance items, tune ups, adjustments;– Damag

8. TRANSFERIf the ownership of a product is transferred during the warranty coverage period,this warranty shall also be transferred and be valid for t

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYSTATEMENT FOR MODEL-YEAR 2004 SEA-DOO®PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH RFITMENGINES.Your Sea-Doo personal watercraft may h

Three Stars - Ultra Low EmissionThe three-star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board’sPer-sonal Watercraft and Outboard marine en

Select emission control parts of your 2004 Sea-Doo personal watercraft equippedwith RFI engine are warranted from the date of delivery to the first re

GETTING UNDERWAYTo WearThe operator must wear a Coast Guardapproved Personal Flotation Device(PFD) that is suitable for PWC use.An operator should hav

Emission warranty parts that are scheduled for replacement, as required main-tenance, are warranted by BRP for the period of time before the first sch

BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2004SEA-DOO®3DTMRFITMPERSONAL WATERCRAFT1. SCOPEBombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“BRP”) warrants its model-y

4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGEThe customer must notify a servicing BRP distributor/dealer within two (2) daysof the appearance of a defect,

7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITYTHIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY ANDALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHO

PRIVACY INFORMATIONWe wish to inform you that your coordinates will be used for safety and warrantypurposes. Sometimes, we also use the coordinates of

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIPIf your address has changed or if you are the new owner of the personal water-craft, be sure to notify Bombardier Recreatio

BombardierRecreational Products Inc.WARRANTY DEPARTMENT75, J.A. BombardierSherbrooke, QCCanadaJ1L 1W3V00A2GAFFIXPROPERPOSTAGE118_____________________w

WATERCRAFT MODEL No.HULLIDENTIFICATION NUMBER (H.I.N.)ENGINEIDENTIFICATION NUMBER (E.I.N.)Owner:Purchase DateYEAR MONTH DAYWarranty Expiry DateYEAR M

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Eye protectionF00A12LVest-type personalflotation deviceGlovesWet suit orwet suit bottomFootprotection____________SAFETY INFORMATION___________11www.Se

HelmetsSome Important ConsiderationsHelmets are designed to offer somedegree of protection in case of im-pact to the head. In most motorizedsports, th

To DoRead and understand all warning/cau-tion labels on your Sea-Doo PWC,your Operator’s Guide, all other safetydocuments, and watch properly yoursafe

OPERATIONCollision AvoidanceDo not release throttle when trying tosteer away from objects. You needthrottle to steer.Always keep a constant lookout fo

In shallow water, proceed with cautionand at very low speeds. Groundingor abrupt stops may result in injury.Debris may also be picked up and bethrown

OPERATING RULESOperating a watercraft can be com-pared with driving unmarked high-ways and roads. To prevent collisionsor avoid other boaters, a syste

WEB SITESSea-Doo website: www.sea-doo.comCanadian Coast Guard(Office of Boating Safety)www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/sbg-gsn/main_e.htmUnited States Coast

New Hampshire www.state.nh.us/safety/ss/links.htmlNew Jersey www.state.nj.us/mvs/boats.htmNew Mexicowww.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/pages/question/regul

This Operator’s Guide utilizes the following symbols to emphasize particular in-formation:The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential personal inju

LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSThe following labels are on your watercraft. If missing or damaged, they can bereplaced free of charge. See an authori

F22L04L12KART SEAT CONFIGURATION (IF SO EQUIPPED)Label 1WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD). All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD that i

Label 2F00A22YLabel 3F02L2D0Label 4F22A02YLabel 5F00A23YLabel 6F22A03L____________SAFETY INFORMATION___________21www.SeaDooManuals.net

Label 7F22A09LLabel 8WARNING / AVERTISSEMENTPRESSURIZED FUELDo not unscrew protective cap. Must be used onlyby Bombardier certified technician. Do not

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REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATIONAll personal watercraft are required by federal law to be registered and legallynumbered.Due to space availability for pro

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSThe main components of the water-craft (engine and hull) are identifiedby different serial numbers. It maysometimes become neces

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTSNOTE: Some components do not apply or are optional on some models.F22L07L12101511201718-1912-161323148972421 2242513526

F22L03N2726“MOTO” CONFIGURATIONF22L04M2829KART CONFIGURATION (IF SO EQUIPPED)1. Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord)2. Handlebar3. Handlebar Adjuster4

FOREWORDThe Operator's Guide has been pre-pared to acquaint the owner/operatorwith this personal watercraft and itsvarious controls, maintenance

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTSFUNCTIONS1) Safety Lanyard (enginecut-off cord)The safety lanyard cap should be se-curely snapped onto its post to be f

If engine is not started within 5 sec-onds after installing the safety lanyardon its post, 4 very short beeps every 3second interval will sound for ap

F22K01Y5321343CBAA. Rearward positionB. Middle positionC. Forward position1. Handlebar adjuster2. Handlebar3. Start/stop buttons4. Index finger positi

F22K03Y11. Engine start/stop buttons6) Indicator Light ClusterF22H01Y1 3 2 41. Low oil warning light2. Fuel level lights3. Low fuel level light4. Warn

Ensure to adjust handlebar to the de-sired position before use. Refer toHANDLEBAR ADJUSTER.8) Fuel Tank CapUnscrew the cap counterclockwise.After fuel

F22L0EY11. Insert holder hereWARNINGComponents inside engine com-partment may be hot. When start-ing or operating the engine, do nottouch any electri

F22L0FY211. Tab2. C-hookEnsure to relatch engine cover. If en-gine cover cannot be latched, checkposition of fire extinguisher and if ob-jects on stor

11) Air Intake OpeningAllows air into the bilge for ventilationpurposes and engine supply. If the airintake opening is kept under water,water will get

F22J01Y11. Flushing connectorRefer to POST-OPERATION CAREsection for proper use.17) Bilge Drain PlugsShould water be found in the bilge, itcan be easi

864202468F05J02Y211. Trim knob2. Reference numbers20) Jet Pump Water IntakeThe water is drawn in by the impellerthrough this opening. The water in-tak

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When safety lanyard cap is installed onits post, the bilge pump is automati-cally turned on. It will remain on untilall water is evacuated,then it wil

CAUTION: Ensure to maintain theseat high enough so as to haveroom to pull the seat post out with-out touching the body.Pull the red locking lever rear

F22L0PY121. Slide seat rearward2. Firmly push seat downEnsure the seat is properly locked bypulling up on it.WARNINGTo avoid loss of control, alwayse

F22L0SYFirmly push the post in the seat untilyou hear a “clunk“.CAUTION: Make sure to maintainthe seat high enough so that thepost clears the body whe

Seat InstallationWARNINGBefore installing or removing kartseat:Only install or remove the kart seatwhen the watercraft is out of thewaterordockedsecu

F22L0ZY2311. Lever2. Push and hold3. Lift seatCAUTION: To prevent permanentdeformation of the foam shape, al-ways store the seat right side up andneve

LIQUIDSCAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’slifeand/or performance.Fueling ProcedureW

MODELS OIL TYPE3DTMRFITM(1)BOMBARDIER*FORMULA XP-S IIsynthetic injection oilCAUTION:(1)The BOMBARDIERFormula XP-S II oil is speciallyformulated and te

BREAK-IN PERIODCAUTION: Scrupulously follow theinstructions of this section. Failureto do so may reduce the engine’slifeand/or performance.With Sea-Do

PRE-OPERATION CHECKSWARNINGThe pre-operation check is very important prior to operating the water-craft. Always check the proper operation of critica

16) Flushing Connector... 3717) Bilge Drain Plugs ...

HullInspect hull for cracks or damage.Jet Pump Water IntakeRemove weeds, shells, debris or any-thingelsethatcouldrestricttheflowof water and damage co

BatteryWARNINGVerify tightness of battery cables totheir posts and condition of batteryretaining bracket(s)/fasteners. Donot charge or boost battery

Optional ConfigurationsRefer to CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS.WARNINGTo make sure you are in a ridingposition that allows you to be incontrol of th

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGAlways perform the PRE-OPER-ATION CHECKS before operat-ing the watercraft. Become thor-oughly familiar with all controls

When first using the watercraft, theoperator should become familiar withthe use of the variable trim system(VTS) at varying speeds and water con-ditio

F22L1BYLEFT TURNF22L1CYRIGHT TURNTurning the handlebar pivots the jetpump nozzle which controls the wa-tercraft direction. Turning the handle-bar to t

We recommend that you familiarizeyourself with this feature during yourfirst ride.Boarding the WatercraftGeneralAs with any watercraft, boardingshould

CAUTION: Starting the engine oroperating the watercraft in shallowwater can draw sand, pebbles, orrocks through the jet pump, whichmight damage the im

F22L1MYF22L1NYNOTE: When boarding a watercraftwith the kart seat configuration (if soequipped), you can use the seat as anadditional support point to

NOTE: If you hear anything otherthan 2 short beeps from DESS sys-tem, it indicates a particular conditionthat should be corrected. Refer to theTROUBLE

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CAUTION: Hangingtohandlebarwhile falling might damage thesteering pole or other components.The steering pole length multiplythe effect of your weight

Rough Water or PoorVisibility OperationAvoid operation in these conditions. Ifyou must do so, proceed with cautionand prudence using minimum speed.Cro

Shutting Off the EngineTo keep watercraft directional control,the engine should be running until thewatercraft is at idle.To shut off the engine, comp

POST-OPERATION CAREWARNINGAllow engine to cool before per-forming any maintenance.General CareTake the watercraft out of the waterevery day to preven

NOTE: The quick connect adapter hasto be removed once the procedure iscompleted.Flushing and LubricationTo flush cooling system, start the en-gine the

Remove both spark plugs and sprayBOMBARDIER LUBE or an equivalentlubricant into each cylinder.Remove safety lanyard from its post.Depress the throttle

SPECIAL PROCEDURESMonitoring SystemTo assist you when operating thewatercraft, a system monitors somecomponent of the watercraft andsends audible sign

F22L06ZClean the water intake area. If the sys-tem is still clogged, refer to an autho-rized Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.CAUTION: Inspect water intak

Remove safety lanyard from its post.Depress and hold the throttle lever tofull throttle position. Wait 2 secondsthen, reinstall the safety lanyard cap

CAUTION: When done towing thewatercraft, the hose pincher mustbe removed before operation. Fail-ure to do so will result in severedamage to the engine

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Maintenance, replacement, or repairof the emission control devices andsystems may be performed by anymarine SI (spark ignition) engine repairestablish

GeneralOnly perform servicing procedureswhich are detailed in this safety sec-tion. Further assistance or informa-tion can be obtained from your au-th

MAINTENANCE CHARTPeriodic InspectionRoutine maintenance is necessary for all mechanical products. A periodic inspec-tion contributes to the product’s

I: Inspect, verify, clean, adjust, lubricate orreplace if necessaryEVERYC: CleanL: LubricateR: ReplaceFirst10 h25 hor3 months50 hor6 months100 hor1 ye

I: Inspect, verify, clean, adjust, lubricate orreplace if necessaryEVERYC: CleanL: LubricateR: ReplaceFirst10 h25 hor3 months50 hor6 months100 hor1 ye

MAINTENANCEWARNINGOnly perform procedures as de-tailed in this guide. It is recom-mended that the assistance of anauthorized Sea-Doo dealer be peri-o

Throttle Cable InspectionThrottle CableDepress and release the throttle lever.It should operate smoothly and returnto its initial position without any

F22L061WARNINGIfanyoftheabovetestsfail,donotoperate the watercraft and refer toan authorized Sea-Doo dealer.Handlebar and AdjusterOperationMove handl

F22L0YZ211. Check seat tab and anchor plate2. Check latch mechanismWARNINGIfanyoftheabovetestsfail,donotuse the kart seat and refer to anauthorized S

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FusesIf an electrical problem occurs, checkthe fuses. If a fuse is burnt, replace byone of the same rating. Follow proce-dures below.A15E0KZ1231. Fuse

F06H1TY121. Fuse cover2. Fuse tabsMain FuseThe main fuse is located beside theVCM.F22H02Y211. VCM2. Main fuseGeneral Inspection andCleaningInspectionR

Occasionally, wash the body with wa-ter and soap (only use mild detergent).Remove any marine organisms fromengine and/or hull. Apply non-abrasivewax s

TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRESEASONPREPARATIONTraileringMake sure that the oil reservoir andfuel tank caps are installed and tight.WARNINGNever tip thi

F22L15Y11. TiedownsteeringpolehereCAUTION: Trailering the watercraftwithout properly tying down steer-ing pole might result in damage tothe watercraft

NOTE: It may be necessary to posi-tion the end of the hose in a lower areaof the bilge to allow proper drainage.12F17E0BYTYPICAL1. Fitting2. HoseRecon

CAUTION: Antifreeze must be fedin cooling system. Otherwise re-maining water will freeze (approxi-mately500mL(.5U.S.qt)intunedpipe water jackets). Thi

F22E02Y11. Hose properly connectedInsert a funnel into the temporary hoseand pour in 1.3L (1.4 U.S. qt) of undi-luted antifreeze (100% concentration)u

NOTE: It is important to use the entirequantity prescribed above to ensure astrong enough final antifreeze concen-tration in the system once the proce

Preseason PreparationUse the following chart.Since technical skills and special toolsare required, some operations shouldbe performed by an authorized

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations, you are now theproud owner of a Sea-Doo personalwatercraft. You have selected one ofthe most popular craft on water. Your

Preseason Preparation ChartNOTE: It is highly recommended that an authorized Sea-Doo dealer performthe annual safety inspection and factory campaigns

OPERATIONSTO BE PERFORMEDBYO.T.A.S.TMSYSTEMCheck O.T.A.S. system operationDealerVTS (Variable Trim System) DealerPropulsion system inspection DealerPR

TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of sim-ple troubles. You may be able to solve many of these p

Engine Will Not StartOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYSafety lanyard removed.Install cap over post.Burnt fuse on MPEM: battery,or main fuse.Chec

OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYFuel: Level too low, stale orwater-contaminated.Siphon and/or refill.Fuel filter clogged.RefertoanauthorizedSea

Engine Lacks Acceleration or PowerOTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYWeak spark.RefertoengineMISFIRES,RUNS IRREGULARLY.Water in fuel or injection

SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLES3DTMRFITM(6157/6158)ENGINEType Rotax®787 RFITM,2-strokeInduction Type Rotary valveExhaust system Water cooledExhaust valve Rotax

VEHICLES3DTMRFITM(6157/6158)FUEL SYSTEMType Regular unleaded gasolineFuelMinimum octanenumberInside North America: 87 (R + M) / 2Outside North America

VEHICLES3DTMRFITM(6157/6158)CAPACITIESFuel tank (including reserve)32L(8.5U.S.gal)Fuel tank reserve (from low level signal) 5 L (1.3 U.S. gal)Oil inje

INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM METRIC INFORMATIONBASE UNITSDESCRIPTIONlength............mass .........