Sea-Doo SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, HX 1997 Service Manual (P/N 219 100 048)
Sea-Doo Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Sea-Doo SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, HX
Sub-models / Variants: 717D (66 kW), 717 (70 kW), 787 (82 kW), and 947 (110 kW)
Model Years: 1997
Technical Data:
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Engine Displacement: 717 cm³ (717D engine)
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Engine Configuration: 2-stroke ROTAX, 2-cylinder
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Horsepower: 110 kW (147 hp) (947 engine)
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Fuel Tank Capacity: 48 liters (12.7 US gallons)
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Crankshaft Fastener Torque: 95 N·m (70 lbf·ft)
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Oil Injection Pump Delivery: 4.5 mL per 100 engine revolutions
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Impeller Shaft Radial Play: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) maximum tolerance
Sea-Doo Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 1997 Sea-Doo models: SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, and HX equipped with 717 and 787 Rotax 2-stroke engines.
- Official Bombardier publication (P/N 219 100 048, dated 1996) providing complete factory specifications.
- 428 pages of technical blueprints, including exploded-view diagrams for the magneto system, fuel delivery, propulsion, and exhaust assemblies.
Complete Workshop Reference
This comprehensive 428-page shop reference serves as the definitive guide for standard and high-performance 1997 Sea-Doo PWC variants. Instead of hunting through forums for guesswork, you get the exact diagnostic and service procedures used by factory technicians. It breaks down maintenance, troubleshooting, and complete assembly for the engine top and bottom end, carburetors, fuel injection, propulsion jet pumps, and steering linkages. Detailed electrical schematics and exploded parts views make tracing wiring faults or reassembling the direct action suspension straightforward. Because this manual is an instant download, you can pull up the schematics on your shop screen right now and get straight to wrenching. Always ensure your workspace is properly ventilated and disconnect the battery before testing electrical circuits or servicing the fuel system to avoid accidental ignition.
Technical Data Preview
Bench work relies on precise numbers. This publication provides the exact factory tolerances required for a successful rebuild. For example, engine assembly charts list a 95 N·m (70 lbf·ft) requirement for crankshaft fasteners and dictate a multi-stage tightening sequence for cylinder head bolts, finishing at 24 N·m (17 lbf·ft) on the 717 models.
Other critical factory specifications detailed in the charts include:
- Cooling system test pressure: 34 kPa (5 PSI)
- Piston-to-cylinder wall clearance (717 engine): 0.06–0.11 mm
- Oil injection pump delivery: 4.5 mL per 100 engine revolutions
- Rotary valve cover clearance: 0.30 ± 0.05 mm to guarantee proper inlet port timing
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