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BRP Sea-Doo SPARK SERIES. OPERATOR’S GUIDE (2024) - page 1

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

General Information – Warning Label

WARNING

Require Proper Operation of the Boat

Improper operation can result in severe injury or death.

Operators Must Be Qualified

Protect All Riders

Make sure operator is 16 or older

Wear shorts with neoprene (wet suit material) and an

and has taken a boater safety

approved PFD (personal flotation device) - see Rider Safety

course.Your state (or province)

section of this label. Tell riders to read the Rider Safety

may have additional requirements.

section and make sure they are dressed appropriately.

Operators Must Avoid Collisions

Do not apply throttle when anyone is boarding or at

Scan constantly for people, objects

rear of PWC.

and other watercraft.

Be sure riders are properly seated and holding on.

Stay far enough away

Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns, and unexpected

from others so you

acceleration that can cause riders to be thrown off.

can always safely

Do not jump waves or wakes - jumping can cause

coast to a stop.

injuries such as back or spinal injuries (paralysis).

Do not release

Do Not Permit Reckless Operation:

throttle when trying

to steer away from

Do not go near others to spray or splash them with

objects-as with other

water, go too close to other boats, or go too fast for

powerboats, you need throttle to steer.

traffic conditions.

Never ride after consuming

Read Operator’s Guide

alcohol or drugs.

Watch safety video.

(https://www.sea-doo.com/owners/safety/safety-video.html)

RIDER SAFETY

Falls Can Result in Severe Injury or Death

You 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 damage.

You must wear an approved PFD (personal flotation device).

Be sure you are properly seated and holding on.

Riders can be thrown off PWC during unexpected

acceleration or aggressive operation.

Never ride after consuming alcohol or drugs.

Do not ride if you are not dressed appropriately.

Wear PFD

Wear Neoprene

See Operator’s Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Fueling Procedure - Warning Label

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

• After refueling, always open the

• Après avoir fait le plein, toujours ouvrir le

access cover to ensure there is no

couvercle d’accès afin de s’assurer qu’il

gasoline vapor odor inside the

n’y ait pas d’émanation d’essence dans

engine compartment.

le compartiment moteur.

• Gasoline vapor may cause

• Les émanations d’essence

fire or explosion.

peuvent provoquer des

• Do not overfill

incendies ou des

gas tank.

explosions.

• Keep the

• Éviter de trop

watercraft

remplir le

away from

réservoir

open

d’essence.

flames

• Garder la

and

motomarine

sparks.

à l’écart

des

flammes

et des

étincelles.

• Ne pas démarrer la

• Do not start watercraft

motomarine en présence

if liquid gasoline or gasoline

d’essence liquide ou

vapor odor is present.

d’émanation d’essence.

• Always replace access

• Toujours remettre le couvercle d’accès en

cover before starting.

place avant de démarrer la motomarine.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Re-Boarding - Warning Label

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

• Engine must be turned off before re-boarding.

• Keep away from propulsion system and intake grate.

WHEN RE-BOARDING: • Re-board one person at a time. • Stay centered to keep balance.

Never use the boarding step (if so equipped) for pulling, towing, jumping or boarding a PWC

that is out of water or any purpose for which it was not designed.

For 3 models

For 1 or for 2 Models

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Charging the Battery - Warning Label

WARNING

• Remove battery from watercraft before charging.

• Do not overcharge battery.

• Improper charging of battery can

cause explosion.

• Certain components in the engine

compartment may be very hot. Direct

contact may result in skin burn.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Do Not Open When Hot - Warning Label

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Tip Over - Caution Label

Heat exchanger in the hull may become

very hot. Avoid any contact with heat

exchanger as burns may occur.

• Make sure engine is off.

• Grab inlet grate and

step on bumper.

• Roll PWC.

For 3 models

For 1 or for 2 models

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Do Not Use for Storage – Label

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Do Not Use to Onboard

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Storage Compartment

WARNING

NEVER exceed watercraft capacity speci!ed on Compliance Notice label.

MAXIMUM CARGO LOAD : 20 kg (44 lb).

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Engine Oil Level

CAUTION

ENGINE OIL AND CERTAIN COMPONENTS IN

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE HOT.

DIRECT CONTACT MAY RESULT IN SKIN BURN.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• Make sure engine is at operating temperature.

(Never let engine run out of water without the flush

kit connected as it may damage the engine)

• Vehicle must be level to perform verification.

• Let engine running at idle for at least 30 seconds.

• Stop engine and wait at least 30 seconds.

• Check oil level using the dipstick.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

iBR Gate - Warning Label

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

RADIO / TRIM COVER INSTALLATION LABEL

WARNING

ALWAYS ensure correct installation of the cover with its 4 attachment

points or of the radio with its 3 attachment points.

Refer to the operator's guide for installation instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Canadian Compliance – Notice Label

CANADIAN COMPLIANCE – NOTICE LABEL

TYPICAL – LABEL LOCATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Hang Tag

iBR Hang Tag

STOP

INSTRUCTIONS

How to brake

• Squeeze brake lever.

INTELLIGENT BRAKE AND REVERSE

How to reverse

• Maintain brake lever engaged.

THIRD GENERATION

How to go forward

• Tap throttle lever to engage forward

• Allows you to stop sooner for greater

movement from neutral position.

peace of mind .

• Squeeze throttle lever to accelerate.

• Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard for

improving boating safety since 2009.

How to get to neutral

• Tap brake lever.

• The Third Generation provides more

precise and responsive control when

braking and docking.

Refer to the operator’s guide for more information.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS

Caliifornia Proposition 65 Warniing

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

1. Water intake

2. Ride plate

Draiin Plug

Secure bilge drain plug.

TYPICAL

1. Drain plug

1. Untighten

2. Tighten

WARNING

Ensure biilge drain plugs are properly secured priior to llaunching the

watercraft in water.

Fuel Tank

SAFETY INFORMATION

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CONTROLS

Some vehicle safety labels are not shown on illustrations. For information on ve-

hicle safety labels, refer to Important On-Product Labels.

Some indications, functions and features described in this section may not apply

to every PWC model, or may be available as an option.

3 Modes Keypad

1. Handlebar

2. Engine START/STOP Button

3. Throttle Lever

4. iBR Lever (intelligent Brake and Reverse)

5. Mode Button

6. Info Button

7. Trip Button

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CONTROLS

5 Modes Keypad

1. Handlebar

2. Engine START/STOP Button

3. Throttle Lever

4. iBR Lever (intelligent Brake and Reverse) (Models with iBR)

5. Mode Button

6. Trip ButtonVariable

7. Info Button

8. Trim System (VTS) Button

Handlebar

The handlebar controls the direction

of the watercraft. During forward oper-

ation, turning the handlebar to the

right steers the watercraft to the right

and inversely.

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CONTROLS

Waking Up the Ellectrical System

WARNING

Press the START/STOP button once

Check handllebar and correspond-

without installing the tether cord on

iing steering nozzle operatiion be-

the engine cut-off switch.

fore starting. Never turn the

handlebar whiile someone is near

This will power up the electrical sys-

the rear of the watercraft. Keep

tem; the information center will cycle

away from the propulsion system.

through a self-test function.

The electrical system will stay pow-

When operating in reverse, the steer-

ered up for approximately 75 seconds

ing direction is reversed. Turning the

after the START/STOP button was

handlebar to the right while backing

depressed.

up steers the watercraft to the left.

When the tether cord is installed on

Engine START/STOP Button

the engine cut-off switch, the system

will be powered for

60 minutes (If

The engine START/STOP button is lo-

equipped).

cated on the LH handlebar.

Every time the START/STOP button is

SPARK

pressed, the countdown restarts.

When the battery voltage drops below

12.3V, the LOW BATTERY indicator

lamp will light up and the electrical

system will shut down after

75

seconds.

Post-Drive Battery Management (If

equipped)

This feature keeps the electrical sys-

tem awake to allow using accessories

when the engine is turned off. It also

prevents draining the battery too

SPARK TRIXX

much when using accessories. When

the battery voltage reaches 12.3V or

less, the system will automatically

shut down to ensure enough power

remains to start the engine.

When the electrical system is acti-

vated by pressing START/STOP

briefly while the engine is shut down

the wake-up time will be managed as

follows:

- Key off: System will shut down

after 75 seconds.

- Key on: System will shut down

after 60 minutes or if the voltage

Engiine Starting and Stopping

threshold is reached.

Refer to Operating Instructions

for

complete procedures on how to start

and stop the engine.

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CONTROLS

Engine Cut-Off Switch

WARNING

The engine cut-off switch is located on

Always disconnect tether cord

the LH side of the multifunction

when watercraft iis not iin opera-

gauge.

tiion iin order to prevent accidental

engine starting or to avoid unau-

thorized use by others, children,

and to prevent theft.

Radiio Frequency Digiitallly Encoded

Security System (RF D.E.S.S.) Key

(Availlable as an optiion)

The tether cord cap contains an elec-

tronic circuit (D. E. S. S.™ key) that is

programmed to give it a unique elec-

To allow engine starting, the tether

tronic serial number. This is the equiv-

cord cap must be securely snapped to

alent of a conventional key.

the engine cut-off switch.

The D.E.S.S. system reads the key in-

WARNING

stalled on the engine cut-off switch

and only allows engine starting for

Allways attach the tether cord cliip

keys it recognizes.

to the operator''s personall fllota-

tion deviice (PFD) or wrist (wrist

The D.E.S.S. system brings great flex-

strap required) before starting the

ibility. You can buy additional tether

vehiiclle.

cords and have the D.E.S.S. keys pro-

grammed for your watercraft.

A total of ten D. E. S. S. keys can be

programmed.

To have a key programmed to your

watercraft, see your authorized BRP

Sea-Doo dealer.

Left Controller

The left controller (Keypad) is located

on the LH side of the handlebar.

TYPICAL

Variiablle Trim System Button (If

1. Tether cord cap on the engine cut-off switch

Equiiped)

2. Tether cord secured to operator's PFD

It provides watercraft pitch trim adjust-

ments by adjusting the vertical posi-

To stop engine, pull the tether cord

tion of the jet nozzle.

cap from the engine cut-off switch.

The VTS can be electrically trimmed

WARNING

to desired attitude, or to one of tree

preset trim positions (full up, middle

Should the engine be stopped, the

and full down).

brake function and alll watercraft

directionall control iis lost.

Refer to Operating Instructions for

details.

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CONTROLS

NOTE:

The VTS button is used for Neutral ad-

justment. This is to adjust the neutral

position of the watercraft. Refer to Op-

erating Modes for details

Refer to Operating Modes for details.

INFO Button (If Equipped)

The INFO button is located on the LH

handlebar (keypad).

1. Bow up

2. Bow down

MODE Button

The MODE button is located directly

on the left controler (Keypad).

3 Modes Keypad

It is used to choose between Touring

or Eco mode

Refer to Operating Modes for details.

It is used to navigate through the me-

nus and to change some settings.

Refer to Operating Modes for details.

TRIP Button

The TRIP button is located directly on

the left controler (Keypad).

5 Modes Keypad

It is used to choose between Touring,

Sport, Trixx

(If equipped) or Eco

mode.

Refer to Operating Modes for details.

1. TRIP button

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CONTROLS

Refer to Operating Modes for details.

Throttle Lever

The throttle lever on the RH handlebar

controls electronically the engine

speed.

To increase or maintain watercraft

speed, pull the throttle lever with your

finger.

TYPICAL

To decrease watercraft speed, re-

lease the throttle lever.

1. Lever rest position

2.

25% stroke required to activate iBR

functions

Trixx models

For 1

- The reverse will be engage

only when speed is below

25 km/h (16 MPH)

- At speeds above 25 km/h

(16 MPH), pulling the iBR

lever in will engage the

brake.

The throttle lever is spring loaded and

should return to rest position

(idle)

For 3

- The reverse will be engage

when not pressed.

only when speed is below

18 km/h (11 MPH).

iBR Lever (intelligent Brake

- At speeds above 18 km/h

and Reverse)

(11 MPH), pulling the iBR

lever in will engage the

The iBR lever on the LH handlebar

brake.

can electronically command:

- Brake

- Reverse

All others models

- Neutral.

- The reverse will be engage only

when speed is below10 km/h (6

NOTE:

MPH).

A minimum of 25% of iBR lever stroke

is required to activate iBR functions.

- At speeds above 10 km/h (6 MPH),

pulling the iBR lever in will engage

the brake.

When the iBR lever is released after

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4.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY

Multifunction Gauge

Description

Lower Display

WARNING

Readiing or tamperiing wiith the

multiifunctiion gauge can distract

you from the operatiion of the ve-

hicle, and particularlly from con-

stantly scanning the environment.

Allways pay attention to water con-

ditiions, and ensure your environ-

The lower display can cycle through

ment is cllear and free from

the following:

obstacles.

- RPM

Furthermore, when riidiing, only

- Water temp : Displays the temper-

glance at the mulltifunction gauge

ature of the water (if equipped)

briefly to stay focused on your

- Depth (if equipped)

enviironment.

- Settings

- Messages

The multifunction gauge includes digi-

- Speed Stat (if equipped)

tal gauges (temperature and tachome-

- Distance to Empty

ter), telltale lights, icons and a digital

screen to see important information

Left Laterall Diispllay

(speed, RPM, etc.).

The left lateral display includes:

- Fuel level indicator

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4.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY

Right Lateral Display

Left Upper Diispllay

The right lateral display includes:

The left lateral display includes:

- VTS position

- Tripmeter

- Clock

Central Diispllay

The tripmeter cycles through the

following:

- Watercraft hours : Displays the to-

tal vehicle hours

- Trip KM : Displays the distance

since the last reset.

- Trip HR : Displays the time since

The central display includes:

the last reset.

- Watercraft speed

NOTE:

- Speed control indicator (if

The clock is shown only if the inte-

equipped)

grated GPS receives a signal from the

The speed control indicator in this dis-

satellites. This may take several sec-

play is only activated when a target

onds after waking up the system.

speed is set.

MODE Diispllay

i

iBR Position Displlay

This display shows the iBR gear posi-

tion (if equipped):

- N (neutral)

- F (forward)

- R (reverse)

It can also display the selected speed

level

(1 to 9) when the slow speed

mode is selected.

The MODE display indicate the se-

lected alternative mode of operation:

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4.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY

- TOURING (Default mode)

Liights

Descriiptiion

- SPORT

- TRIXX (If equipped)

GREEN - The neutral

- ECO

gear is selected

To cycle through the MODES;

- From Touring mode, press MODE

RED - If illuminated while

button to access Sport mode. To

driving, it indicates a

activate the Sport mode, refer to

malfunction.

OPERATING MODES section.

Turn off all unnecessary

- Press MODE button again to ac-

electrical equipment and

cess Trixx mode. To activate the

have the electrical and

Trixx mode, refer to OPERATING

charging systems

MODES section. (If equipped)

checked.

- Pressing MODE button again will

RED - If illuminated while

activate the ECO mode.

the engine is running or

- Pressing MODE button again will

while driving, this

activate the Touring mode .

indicates a malfunction.

Stop the vehicle as soon

Warning Lamps and

as it is safe to do so and

Indicators

turn the engine off.

The following indicator lamps will alert

Check the engine oil

you to a vehicle condition that may be-

level.

come serious. Some lamps will illumi-

Have the lubrication

nate when starting the vehicle to

system checked a soon

make sure they work. If any lamps re-

as possible, even if the

main on after starting the vehicle, refer

level appears to be

to the respective system warning lamp

correct.

for further information.

ORANGE - Illuminated

when the fuel level is low

NOTE:

or when the fuel tank is

Some warning indicators appear in

near empty.

the display of the multifunction gauge

Refuel as soon as

and function the same as an indicator

possible.

lamp but do not display when starting

the vehicle.

ORANGE

Turned on: Malfunction

Tellltalle Liights - Lower Bar

of the vehicle emissions

control system

Bllink: Engine limitation,

limp home mode is

activated. Have the

Lights

Description

vehicle serviced

immediately.

ORANGE - Vehicle

malfunction

RED - The engine

temperature is too high.

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4.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY

Icons and Indicators - Multiifunctiion

Diispllay Codes

Display

Refer to Displaying Fault Codes.

Icons

Description

Settiing Tripmeter

Denotes TRIXX mode

Select TRIP and press Trip to cycle

TRIXX

is selected (if

through Vehiiclle Hours, Triip KM and

equipped).

Trip HR.

Denotes SPORT

Press and hold Trip to reset selected

mode is selected.

trip info.

Denotes ECO mode is

Settiing Learning Key (if equiipped)

selected.

Connect a normal key to the vehicle.

Press Info button for going through

Steady ON: indicates

the option. SelectL-KEY

#and long

that the VTS is

press on Info button to set the desired

activated (if equipped).

learning key level between 1 and 5.

Denotes Speed

NOTE:

Limiter or Slow Speed

The default learning key level is

1

mode (if equipped)

(lowest performance).

Settings

Unit Sellectiion

Press Info button for going through

To...

Action

the option. Select UNITS and long

press on Info button for changing

Navigate in the

Single press on

units.

menu

INFO

Long press

NOTE:

Enter menu

INFO

Changing units will apply to all the dis-

played units.

Single press on

Edit value

INFO

Settiing Brightness

Press Info button for going through

Change

the option. SelectBRIGHTNESS and

information

Press TRIP

long press on Info button to adjust

display

brightness level (from -4 to 4).

Reset Trip

Long press

Settiing Clock

(when

TRIP

displayed)

Select CLOCK.

Fault codes/

Long press

1. Press INFO button to select clock

Maintenance

INFO

display.

2. Long press INFO button to enter

For the navigation

in the menu, use

clock editing.

only the Info button. Select an action

3. Press INFO button to select 12:00

and press on Info button for going

AM PM or 24:00 time base.

through the option and long press for

4. Long press INFO button to confirm

selecting or changing value.

and display hours.

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EQUIPMENT

Illustrations may not be accurate for

Some vehicle safety labels are not

every model and are only provided as

shown on illustrations. For information

a visual guide.

on vehicle safety labels, refer to

Watercraft Safety Labels.

1. Glove Box

12. Adjustable Handlebar Riser (Trixx

2. Safety Equipment Kit Storage

Models)

Compartment

13. Rear Footrests (Trixx Models)

3. Storage

Bin

(Convenience

Package)

Glove Box

4. Seat

A small storage compartment for per-

5. Passenger Handholds

sonal articles, with a watertight phone

6. Boarding Step

(Convenience

storage inside the glovebox located at

Package)

the front of the seat.

7. Boarding Platform

8. Front and Rear Eyelet

NOTE:

9. Bilge Drain Plug

Glove box is not watertight.

10. Sponsons

11. Audio System (If equipped)

Push tab forward to open glove box.

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The operator’s guide location is inside

the cover.

1. Glove box

OPERATOR''S GUIDE

2. Tab

Storage Bin

Safety Equipment Kit Storage

Compartment

A convenient area to carry personal

articles.

An area to store the operator's guide,

safety equipment kit or emergency kit

To open the storage bin front cover,

only (not supplied with vehicle).

release the lid hooks on each side. Al-

ways close and latch cover when

NOTICE

riding.

Thiis area is not iintended for gen-

eral storage. Do not store any oth-

er items in this area. Storing other

i

items in this area can damage the

vehiiclle.

To open this storage compartment,

manually release and remove the RH

side panel.

1. Front cover

2. Lid hooks

NOTICE

Never carry any loose, heavy,

sharp, or breakable objects iin the

storage bin. Do not exceed maxii-

mum load capaciity; 2.5 kg (5 lb).

Never operate the watercraft wiith

the storage biin front cover open.

Thiis is not a watertight

compartment.

Seat

The seat latch is located under the

back end of the seat.

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EQUIPMENT

To remove the seat, push up on the

the skier/wakeboarder spotter (if appli-

latch handle and slide the seat

cable) or boarding the watercraft from

backward.

the water.

NOTICE

Never use the molded grab han-

dle to tow anything or to llift the

watercraft.

Removing the seat provides access to

the fire extinguisher (not supplied with

vehicle) and the fuel cap.

1. Seat strap

2. Molded grab handle

Boarding Step (Convenience

Package)

A convenient step used for boarding

the watercraft from the water.

1. Fire extinguisher holder

2. Fuel cap

To install the seat, position the seat in

place and push the seat forward until

the latch clicks.

Pull up on the rear portion of the seat

to ensure it is properly latched.

Passenger Handholds (If

Equipped)

WARNING

The seat strap provides a handhold

Engine must be OFF when board-

for a passenger to hold on to when

ing the watercraft or when using

riding.

the boardiing ladder.

The sides of the molded grab handle

at the rear of the seat also provide a

Pull down the step with your hand and

handhold for a passenger.

hold until a knee is put on the step.

The rear portion of the molded grab

handle also provides a handhold for

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Boarding Platform

The rear deck area serves as the

boarding platform.

CAUTION

The two LiinQ attachment poiints

are used to carry accessoriies and

should always be retracted when

not in use.

Two indentations in the platform are

used as foot rests for the rear facing

spotter when towing

a

skier,

wake-

boarder or tuber.

BOARDING STEP HELD DOWN FOR

BOARDING FROM WATER

NOTICE

– Never use the step for board-

i

ing a watercraft that is out of

water.

– Never use the step for pullliing,

towing, diiviing or jjumping, or

any other purpose other than

as a boardiing step.

1.

Boarding platform

– Onlly one person at a time on

2.

Footrests

the step.

3.

LinQ attachments

– Onlly board the step with a

knee, not a foot.

Modells wiith iiBR

WARNING

Be aware of the iiBR gate move-

ment when starting the engine,

shutting down the engine or usiing

the iiBR lever. Automatic move-

ment of the gate may squeeze fin-

gers or toes of peoplle taking a

1.

Boarding platform

hold on the back or your water-

2.

Spotter footrests

craft.Never use iBR gate as a sup-

3.

LinQ attachments

portiing poiint to board the

watercraft.

Front and Rear Eyelets

Eyelets can be used for mooring, tow-

ing a water skier (Spark for 3), wake

boarder or tuber (Spark for 3), and as

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EQUIPMENT

tie-down points when trailering your

watercraft.

TYPICAL

1. Drain plug

1. Untighten

2. Tighten

NOTICE

Ensure drain pllugs are properly

secured priior to llaunching the

watercraft in water.

Sponsons

Bilge Drain Plug

Two fixed sponsons, one on each side

Unscrew drain plugs whenever water-

at the rear of the hull, assist in water-

craft is on the trailer. This will allow

craft stability. The sponsons are not

water accumulated in the bilge to be

adjustable.

evacuated and helps to reduce

condensation.

Rear Footrests (Trixx

Models)

Angled footrests used to enhance

control when purposely raising the

bow.

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Adjustable Handlebar Riser

Audio System (If Equipped)

(Trixx Models)

Some models are equipped with a

portable audio system.

The handlebar height can be set to

suit the operator's preference.

The BRP audio system is composed

of two waterproof speakers, two twee-

WARNING

ters, one passive radiator, a keypad, a

charging port and a vent port. The

Allways turn off engine before ad-

system connects via Bluetooth to a

j

justing handllebar height.

smartphone.

1.

Unlock the mechanism using the

When the Play/Pause/Power button

lever.

is pressed, the system will be

powered.

Blluetooth Pairiing Mode - When the

unit is powered On, the system will au-

tomatically try to pair with the last con-

nected device or will go in pairing

mode if no paired devices are de-

tected. When the system is in pairing

mode, all the button lights will blink.

To manually enter the pairing mode,

hold down the Pllay/Pause/Power

button for 0.5 second. The buttons will

2.

Adjust the handlebar to the desired

start blinking to indicate it's in pairing

height.

mode. Search for BRP Connect from

3.

Lock the mechanism using the

your device's Bluetooth menu.

3

lever.

beeps will indicate successful pairing.

When paired, select a playlist or other

source of music from your

smartphone.

Never pair a smartphone or change

the playlist or music source on the

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device while driving or operating the

vehicle.

NOTE:

On applicable devices.

WARNING

Using a smartphone or trying to

paiir a device whiile driviing can

diistract the driver from operatiing

the watercraft. Always use but-

1. Charging port

tons wiith cautiion and always stay

2. Vent port

allert on the water, keepiing eye

contact wiith your enviironment at

alll tiimes.

1. Volume DOWN

2. Volume UP

3. Play/Pause/Power

4. Next track

5. Mode

Play/Pause/Power

-

The Play/

Pause/Power button gives you the

TYPICAL – AUDIO SYSTEM

ability to play or to pause the current

track with a single press.

Pressing the Play/Pause/Power but-

ton will turn the unit On if currently Off

or holding the Play/Pause/Power but-

ton for 3 seconds will turn the unit Off

if currently On. The unit will emit

4

small beeps to indicate when power is

turned Off.

Volume Up and Vollume Down

-

These buttons will turn up or turn

KEYPAD

down the output of the volume. When

the unit has reached the minimum or

maximum output level, the unit will

beep to indicate that no further adjust-

ment is possible.

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EQUIPMENT

Audiio Controlls

State

Audiio Feedback

Viisuall Feedback

Play/Pause/Power

Battery fully charged

-

button steady white

Play/Pause/Power

Battery too low to power

-

button flashing red 3

ON

times

NOTE:

other audio systems paired will also

Play/Pause/Power button flashing

be muted. Each individual secondary

rapidly (red and blue) during 5 secs

audio system can be muted by press-

followed by a shutdown indicates the

ing the Play/Pause/Power button.

unit is not operating in appropriate

This system is completely self con-

temperature or at a sufficient battery

tained and has no electrical connec-

level.

tion to the PWC. It needs to be

connected to a 110V household elec-

Mode Button - The Mode button will

trical outlet to be charged.

allow you to switch the DSP (Digital

Signal Processing) between

“Ride

Mode” and “Home Mode” to adapt the

NOTICE

sound to the location.

Use only the suppllied chargiing

adapter to charge the audio

Next Button - The Next button will al-

system.

low you to advance to the next song.

Concert Mode - The Concert Mode

When not in use, the unit will shut

will allow you to stream audio on multi-

down after 10 minutes if is not paired.

ple audio systems through only one

audio system.

To remove

First, make sure only the primary

audio system is connected to a phone.

Disconnect any phone linked to the

secondary audio system(s).

Press both volume buttons (+/-) simul-

taneously to initiate Concert Mode on

the primary audio system. It will auto-

matically switch its DSP setting to

“Home Mode”. It can be changed on

each individual audio system later.

Step 1. Push button to open the latch lever.

Make sure each of the secondary

Step 2. Lift radio by handle.

audio system(s) is in Pairing Mode. In-

itiate Concert Mode, press both vol-

Installlation

ume buttons (+/-) and wait for the

pairing.

Before installing the audio system,

make sure the latch and the tabs on

Each audio system has control of its

the vehicle are still in good condition.

volume level in Concert Mode. If the

primary audio system is muted, all

78

EQUIPMENT

Trim Cover (If Equipped)

To install the audio system, start by in-

serting it in the front locking tabs and

TRIM COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

then push down to engage the latch

lever completely.

To access the audio system support,

remove the cover.

Removiing the Trim Cover

1. Release the latch lever.

Make sure the audio system is prop-

erly installed and secured by pushing

both sides upward.

2. Gently push down on the center of

the cover.

CAUTION

Prollonged exposition to lloud mu-

sic can damage your heariing.

3. Lift the side tabs.

Therefore, we suggest a 10 mii-

nutes break time every 45 mii-

nutes of llisteniing.

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4. Slide down the cover

(towards

3. Lower the latch lever to lock the

front of watercraft).

cover in place.

4. Ensure the front tab is anchored in

Installling the Trim Cover

the front console slot.

Before installing the cover, ensure

thatthe front LinQ attachment point is

empty, and that the hood is opened.

1. Lift the latch lever

5. Snap the LH and RH side tabs in

place.

2. Slide the cover upward toward the

latch lever. It should snap in place.

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EQUIPMENT

WARNING

Make sure the cover iis properly in-

stallled and secured with its 4 at-

tachment poiints:

– Latch llever

– Front tab

– LH side tab

– RH siide tab

81

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Boarding the Watercraft

As with any watercraft, boarding

should be done carefully.

Make sure to practice each boarding

methods until fully able to safely board

in any potential condition.

WARNING

Do not applly throttlle when anyone

iis boarding or at rear of water-

craft. Shut down the engiine

Boarding from Shalllow Water

Watercraft wiith iiBR system

WARNING

WARNING

Keep llimbs away from propulsion

system or iintake grate.Never use

Be aware of the iiBR gate move-

propulsion systems a supporting

ment when starting the engine,

poiint to board the watercraft.

shutting down the engine or usiing

the iiBR lever. Automatic move-

ment of the gate may squeeze fin-

1. Board the watercraft from either

gers or toes of peoplle taking a

the side or the rear.

hold on the back or your water-

2. Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft)

craft.Never use iBR gate as a sup-

of water underneath the lowest

portiing poiint to board the

rear portion of the hull.

watercraft.

NOTE:

Before starting the engine and when

Boarding from a Dock

the engine is already running, take in-

1. Slowly place one foot on the water-

to account that the hull will be lower in

craft footboard nearest the dock

the water when all passengers are

while holding the handlebar, and at

aboard. Be certain to maintain the

the same time, transfer the body

specified depth so sand, pebbles and

weight to the other side in order to

rocks will not be drawn up in the jet

balance the watercraft.

pump.

2. Then bring the other foot over the

seat and place it on the other

footboard.

3. Push the watercraft away from the

dock.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

set aside in the footwell to get ac-

cess to the handle. Always prop-

erly secure the cargo before riding.

3. With the other hand on the board-

ing platform, lift your body until you

can lay one knee on the boarding

platform.

A. Maintain at least 90 cm (3 ft) underneath the

lowest rear portion of the hull when all pas-

sengers are aboard

NOTICE

Startiing the engine or riidiing the

watercraft iin shalllower water may

damage the iimpelller or other jjet

4.

Lay the other knee on the boarding

pump components.Stay on center

platform.

of the step.Only one person at a

tiime on the ladder.

Boarding iin Deep Water

WARNING

Keep llimbs away from propulsiion

system or iintake grate.Never use

propulsion systems a supporting

poiint to board the watercraft.

WARNING

Ask iinexperienced riiders to prac-

5.

Take hold of the seat strap to help

tiice how to board the watercraft

maintain your balance and step

cllose to shore (alll methods ex-

forward onto the footboards on ei-

pllained here) before venturing in-

ther side of the seat.

to deep water, especiallly when

cargo is installled aboard on the

rear platform.

Operator Allone Wiithout a Boarding

Step

1. Using one hand, grab the rear

handle.

2. NOTE: If cargo is properly secured

on the boarding platform, it can be

used as a handle or removed and

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6. Sit astride the seat.

5. NOTE: If cargo is properly secured

on the boarding platform, it can be

Operator Alone With a Boardiing

used as a handle or removed and

Step

set aside in the footwell to get ac-

1. Swim to the rear of the watercraft.

cess to the handle. Always prop-

2. Using one hand, lower the board-

erly secure the cargo before riding.

ing step.

6. Holding on to the handle behind

the seat, step up onto the boarding

platform.

NOTICE

Never use propulsion system

components to board. Onlly board

the step wiith a knee, not a foot.

TYPICAL

3. Using the other hand, take hold of

the edge of the boarding platform,

then pull yourself up so that you

can knee onto the boarding step.

4. Reach forward with one hand and

take hold of the molded handles

on the sides of the back seat or the

rear handle, then stand on the

boarding step.

7. Take hold of the seat strap to help

maintain your balance and step

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

forward onto the footboards on ei-

ther side of the seat.

8. Sit astride the seat.

Operator with a Passenger

1. The operator climbs on the water-

craft in the same way as explained

previously.

In choppy water, while in the

water, the passenger may hold the

watercraft steady to help the oper-

ator climb aboard.

2. The passenger then climbs onto

the watercraft while the operator

maintains balance by sitting as

close as possible to the console.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The tether cord shalll always be

attached to the operators person-

all flotation deviice or to the wrist

(wriist strap required) when start-

i

ing or operatiing the watercraft.

2. Firmly grip handlebar with your left

hand and place both feet on the

footboards.

3. Press the engine START/STOP

button to wake up the electrical

3. The passenger must sit astride the

system.

seat and maintain a firm grip of a

4. As the information center cycles

handhold or the waist of the per-

through its self test function, install

son in front of them.

the tether cord on the engine cut--

off switch.

Starting the Engine

5. Depress the START/STOP button

to start the engine.

WARNING

Before startiing the engiine, the op-

NOTICE

erator and passenger(s) should

In the event the engine does not

always:

start riight away, do not hold

– Be properly seated on the

START/STOP button more than

watercraft.

10 seconds to avoiid starter over-

– Have a firm grip on a handholld

heating. A rest period should be

or hold on to the waiist of the

observed between the cranking

person iin front of them.

cyclles to alllow the starter to cooll

– Wear appropriate protectiive

down. Refer to Troublleshooting

cllothing iinclludiing a PFD ap-

sectiion.

proved by local authoriitiies and

a wet suit bottom.

6. Release engine START/STOP

button after engine is started.

NOTICE

How to Stop the Engine

Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3

ft) of water under the lowest rear

WARNING

portiion of the hulll when alll pas-

sengers are aboard priior to start-

To maiintaiin watercraft diirectiional

i

ing the engine. Otherwise damage

controll, the engiine shalll be run-

to the propullsiion system compo-

niing untill the watercraft iis

nents may occur.

stopped.

1. Attach the tether cord clip to your

To shut off the engine:

PFD or to the wrist (wrist strap

- Press the engine START/STOP

required).

button, or

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

- Pull off the tether cord cap from

WARNING

the engine cut-off switch.

Throttlle must be appliied and han-

dlebar turned to change the diirec-

WARNING

tion of the watercraft. Steering

Never lleave the tether cord on the

effiiciiency wiilll differ dependiing on

engine cut-off switch when diisem-

the amount of throttle appllied, the

barking watercraft to prevent

number of passengers, the load,

theft, acciidental engine starting,

the water condiitions and the envi-

and to avoid unauthorized use by

ronmental factors such as the

chilldren or others.

wind.

If the engine is shut off using the

Unlike a car, a watercraft needs some

START/STOP button and the tether

throttle to turn. Practice in a safe area

cord is left on the engine cut-off

applying the throttle and turning away

switch, the electrical power will shut

from an imaginary object. This is a

off after approximately 60 minutes to

good collision avoidance technique.

prevent battery discharge.

Models Without iiBR

WARNING

Directiionall controll is reduced

WARNING

when the throttlle iis released and

The engine must stop running for

lost when the engiine is off.

the watercraft to come to a fulll

stop.

The watercraft behaves differently

with a passenger and requires greater

skill. The passenger (s) shall grip the

Steering the Watercraft

seat strap, the molded grab handle, or

the waist of the person ahead of them.

Reduce speed and avoid sharp turns.

Avoid choppy water conditions when

carrying a passenger.

O.T.A.S.^TM System (If Equipped)

(Off-Throttlle Assiisted Steeriing)

The O. T. A. S. (Off-Throttle Assisted

Steering) system provides additional

maneuverability

in

off-throttle

situations.

If the driver releases the throttle to idle

when initiating a full turn, the O.T.A.S.

system will be electronically activated,

Turning the handlebar pivots the jet

and will slightly increase engine speed

pump nozzle which controls the water-

to allow completion of the turn.

craft direction. Turning the handlebar

to the right will turn the watercraft to

When the handlebar is brought back

the right and inversely. You need to

towards its center position, the throttle

apply throttle to steer.

reverts to idle.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The brake functiion has no effect

when travellling in reverse.

When operating the iBR lever in re-

verse mode, the throttle lever can be

used to control engine RPM, and thus

the amount of reverse thrust

produced.

By modulating both the iBR and throt-

tle levers simultaneously, reverse

thrust can be more precisely con-

trolled. Too much RPM will create

water turbulence and reduce reverse

efficiency.

NOTE:

Engine power will be reduced to idle

whenever the iBR lever position is

TYPICAL

- STEERING DIRECTION

RE-

changed.

VERSED WHEN BACKING

Available engine power is limited in re-

CAUTION

verse mode, which limits reverse

Steering diirectiion iin reverse

speed. However, speeds above 10

thrust is opposite of forward

km/h (6 MPH) may be obtained in re-

thrust. To steer the stern to port

verse depending on conditions.

(left) in reverse, turn the handle-

bar to starboard (right). To steer

WARNING

the stern to starboard (riight), turn

the handllebar to port (lleft). Re-

Onlly use reverse at slow speed

verse thrust operation should be

and for the shortest time possiible.

practiced in open waters in order

Always ensure the path behiind iis

to become fullly famiiliiar wiith the

cllear of objects, obstaclles and

controls and watercraft handling

people.

characteriistics before operating in

close quarters.

When operating in reverse, turn the

handlebar in the opposite direction

that you want to move the rear of the

How to Engage and Use

watercraft.

Braking

For example, to steer the rear of the

WARNING

watercraft to port (left), turn the han-

The engiine must be running to be

dlebar to starboard (right).

ablle to use the brake.The brake is

onlly appllicablle when operating in

forward movement, iit has no ef-

fect on rearward velocity.The

brake cannot prevent your water-

craft from driiftiing due to current or

wind.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

CAUTION

VTS position is indicated on a bar

As the watercraft slows to a stop

gauge in the right lateral display of the

whille brakiing iin a turn, the wake

information center.

created by the watercraft willl

catch up and tend to push the

watercraft siideways. Be prepared

to maintain balance as the wake

crossed the watercraft.

Variable Trim System (VTS)

The variable trim system

(VTS)

changes the vertical position of the jet

pump nozzle to provide the operator

1. Bow up

with a fast, effective system to com-

2. Bow down

pensate for load, thrust, riding position

and water conditions. Correctly ad-

VTS Trimming Methods

justed, it can improve handling, re-

Avaiilable VTS Triimmiing Methods

duce porpoising, and position the

watercraft at its best riding attitude to

Spark

Spark

Spark

attain maximum performance.

with

wiith

Triixx

When first using the watercraft, the

out

VTS

operator should become familiar with

VTS

the use of the variable trim system

VTS

-

X

X

(VTS) at varying speeds and water

trim

conditions. A mid-range trim is gener-

button

ally used when cruising. Experience

alone will dictate the best trim for the

-

VTS

X

X

conditions. During the watercraft

"Dou

break-in period, when lower speeds

ble

are recommended, it is an excellent

Click"

opportunity to become familiar with

trim

trim adjustment and its effects.

ming

When the nozzle is positioned in an

-

VTS

X

X

upward angle, the water thrust directs

"Pre

the bow of the watercraft upward. This

sets"

position is used to optimize high

speed.

X = Indicates a standard feature

- = See your Sea-Doo dealer for

When the nozzle is directed down-

availability.

ward, the bow is forced downward

and increases the watercraft turning

capabilities. As with any watercraft,

Adjustiing the VTS

speed and operator body position and

Nine trim positions are available.

movement (body English), will deter-

mine the degree and sharpness of the

With the watercraft operating-in

for-

watercraft turn. Porpoising can be re-

ward thrust, proceed as follows.

duced or eliminated if the nozzle is

downward and speed is adjusted

proportionately.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

Usiing Preset Triim Positions

Pressing the VTS trim button without

Three preset trim positions can be

the engine in forward thrust will only

selected.

change the indication. The nozzle will

move to the selected VTS trim posi-

To select the highest trim position re-

tion when forward thrust is engaged.

corded, double-click on the VTS UP

button (bow up).

1. Press the VTS UP button once to

trim the bow of the watercraft up to

the next up trim position.

2. Press the VTS DOWN button once

to trim the bow of the watercraft

down to the next down trim

position.

1. Bow up

2. Bow down

To select the lowest trim position re-

corded, double-click on the VTS

DOWN button (bow down).

1. Bow up

2. Bow down

NOTE:

If the VTS UP or DOWN button is

pressed and held, the pump nozzle

will keep moving until the button is re-

leased at the desired trim attitude or

the maximum trim position

(up or

down) is reached.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To select the mid trim position, it de-

Rough Water or Poor Visibiiliity

pends on the actual trim position.

Operation

Double-click on the VTS UP button if it

Avoid operation in these conditions. If

is positioned below mid trim or dou-

you must do so, proceed with caution

ble-click on the VTS DOWN button if it

using minimum speed.

is positioned above mid trim.

Crossiing Wakes or Waves

1. The operator must grip the handle-

bar firmly and keep both feet on

the footboards.

2. The passenger must grip the

handholds with both hands and

keep both feet on the footboards.

3. Reduce speed.

4. Always be prepared to steer and

maintain

your balance as

necessary.

5. When going over waves, raise

your body slightly off the seat to

absorb the shocks with your legs.

6. When crossing wakes, always

keep a safe distance from water-

craft ahead.

WARNING

When crossing wakes or waves,

slow down. Operator and passen-

NOTE:

ger(s) shoulld brace themselves

These preset

trim

positions

are

not

and adopt a semi-standiing posi-

adjustable.

tion to help absorb the bumps.Do

not jjump wakes or waves - jump-

General Operating

ing can cause iinjjuries such as

Recommendations

back or spiinall injjury (paralysis).

NOTICE

Combustiion engines need air to

Stopping/Docking

operate; consequently thiis water-

When the throttle is released, the

craft cannot be totallly watertiight.

watercraft is slowed by water drag

Any maneuvers such as turning

against the hull. The stopping dis-

constantlly in tight ciirclles, pllung-

tance will vary depending on the

iing the bow through waves, or

watercraft size, weight, speed, water

capsiizing the watercraft, that

surface condition, presence and direc-

cause the aiir iinllet openings to be

tion of wind and current.

under water may cause severe

engine probllems due to water in-

The iBR system can also be used for

gestiion. Refer to How to Steer the

slowing down or for stopping more

Watercraft iin the Operatiing In-

quickly, and for increasing maneuver-

structiions section and the War-

ability especially when docking.

ranty sectiion contaiined iin thiis

The operator should practice in open

Operator’’s Guiide.

waters at various speeds to become

familiarized

with

the

stopping

94

OPERATING MODES

To change the operating mode wiith Spark 60

Spark 60 keypad

- Press MODE button will activate the ECO mode.

- Pressing MODE button again will deactivate the ECO mode and returning to

default riding mode.

To change the operating mode wiith Spark 90 and Spark Triixx

Spark 90 and Spark Triixx keypad

- Pressing MODE button will select SPORT mode. To activate or deactivate

SPORT mode see instructions below.

- Pressin MODE button again will select TRIXX mode. To activate or deactivate

TRIXX mode see instructions below. (Spark Trixx models only),

- Pressing MODE button again will activate the ECO mode.

- Pressing MODE button again will deactivate the ECO mode and returning to

default riding mode.

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OPERATING MODES

Default Riding Mode

MESSAGE DISPLAYED

By default, the watercraft is set to DE-

SPORT MODE - INCREASED

FAULT riding mode of operation when

ACCELERATION - INSTRUCT

started.

PASSENGERS TO HOLD -

HOLD MODE BUTTON TO

Sport Mode

CONFIRM

WARNING

Ensure passengers are adviised

that sport mode provides for iin-

creased accelleratiions and that

they are to hold on tightlly.

SPORT MODE provides for instant

throttle response and more rapid ac-

3. Press and hold the MODE button

celerations than TOURING MODE.

for at least 3/4 of a second to acti-

vate sport mode.

A SPORT mode indicator is ON in the

multifunction gauge to confirm the ac-

One beep will be heard and Sport

tive mode of operation.

mode icon stop to flash, to confirm

that sport mode has been

Once activated, SPORT MODE will

activated.

remain active until it is deactivated by

the operator, or the engine is shut

down whereby it defaults back to

TOURING MODE.

Activating Sport Mode

To activate sport mode, carry out the

following:

SPORT mode indicator stop to

WARNING

flash.

When activatiing sport mode, be

sure to maiintaiin siituational

NOTE:

awareness of other watercraft,

After a few seconds, the gauge will re-

obstacles, or persons iin the

vert to its normal display.

water.

4. Ensure the SPORT mode indicator

is turned on.

1. Start engine.

2. Press the MODE button to select

NOTE:

sport mode

The SPORT mode indicator will come

Two beeps will be heard and the

on and stay on as long as sport mode

following message will be dis-

is active. If the throttle is not fully re-

played in the multifunction gauge:

leased and the engine is not at idle,

SPORT mode cannot be activated.

The following message will then ap-

pear in the multifunction gauge.

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OPERATING MODES

Deactiivatiing Sport Mode

Activating Trixx Mode

To activate Trixx mode, carry out the

Spark 90

Press once time

following:

on MODE button

will take you to

the ECO mode.

WARNING

When activatiing Trixx mode, be

Spark Trixx

Press twice time

sure to maiintaiin siituational

on MODE button

awareness of other watercraft,

will take you to

obstacles, or persons iin the

the ECO mode.

water.

1. Start engine.

2. Press the MODE button twice to

select Trixx mode.

Two beeps will be heard and the

following message will be dis-

played in the multifunction gauge:

Trixx Mode (Trixx models

MESSAGE DISPLAYED

only)

TRIXX MODE - INCREASED

ACCELERATION - INSTRUCT

PASSENGERS TO HOLD -

HOLD MODE BUTTON TO

CONFIRM

WARNING

Trixx MODE provides for instant throt-

Ensure passengers are advised

tle response and more rapid accelera-

that Trixx mode provides for in-

tions than DEFAULT riding MODE.

creased accelerations and that

Trixx mode also increases the reactiv-

they are to holld on tiightly.

ity of IBR. Reverse speed is increased

and braking behaviour is also

different.

3. Press and hold the MODE button

for at least 3/4 of a second to acti-

Once activated, TrixxMODE will re-

vate Trixx mode.

main active until it is deactivated by

the operator, or the engine is shut

One beep will be heard and Sport

down whereby it defaults back to DE-

mode icon stop to flash, to confirm

FAULT riding MODE.

that sport mode has been

activated.

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OPERATING MODES

SPORT mode indicator stop to

flash.

NOTE:

After a few seconds, the gauge will re-

vert to its normal display.

4. Ensure the SPORT mode indicator

is turned on.

NOTE:

The SPORT mode indicator will come

on and stay on as long as Trixx mode

is active. If the throttle is not fully re-

leased and the engine is not at idle,

trixx mode cannot be activated. The

following message will then appear in

the multifunction gauge.

Deactivating Trixx Mode (Trixx

models only)

Spark Triixx

Press once time

on MODE button

will take you to

the ECO mode.

ECO Mode

(Fuel Economy Mode)

ECO mode provides a smoother throt-

tle application and increased fuel

economy.

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Jet Pump Water Intake and

2. Start engine and make sure water-

craft operates properly.

Impeller Cleaning

If the aforementioned method does

WARNING

not work:

Keep away from intake grate

3. With engine running and before

whiile engine is running. Items

applying throttle, pull the iBR lever

such as long haiir, lloose clothing

in to select reverse operation.

or personal flotatiion device straps

4. Vary throttle quickly several times.

can become entanglled iin moviing

5. Repeat procedure if necessary.

parts.

If system is still blocked, move the

watercraft out of the water for

Weeds, shells or debris can get

cleaning. Refer to On-Beach

caught on the intake grate, drive shaft

Water Cleaning.

and/or impeller. A clogged water in-

take may cause troubles such as:

On-Beach Water Cleaning

- Caviitation: Engine speed is high

but watercraft moves slowly due to

WARNING

reduced jet thrust, jet pump com-

The tether cord MUST BE RE-

ponents may be damaged.

MOVED from the engiine cut-off

- Overheating: Since the jet pump

switch to prevent accidentall en-

operation controls the flow of water

giine startiing before clleaning the

to cool the exhaust system, a

jjet pump area.

clogged intake will cause the en-

gine to overheat and damage en-

1. Place a cardboard or a carpet be-

gine internal components.

side the watercraft to prevent

A weed clogged area can be cleaned

scratching when turning the water-

as follows:

craft for cleaning.

2. Rotate the watercraft to any side

WARNING

for cleaning.

If it is necessary to reach in to re-

move any foreiign object caught iin

the propulsion system, the tether

cord MUST BE REMOVED from

the engine cut-off switch.

In-Water Cleaning

NOTICE

Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3

ft) of water under the lowest rear

portiion of the hulll when alll pas-

sengers are aboard priior to start-

TYPICAL

i

ing the engine. Otherwise damage

3. If equipped, move the iBR to the

to the propullsiion system compo-

forward position. Refer to iBR

nents may occur.

Override Function for detailed

instructions.

4. Clean the water intake area.

1. Rock the watercraft several times.

Most of the time, this will remove

the blockage.

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