1997 Sea-Doo SP/SPX/GS/GSI/GSX/GTS/GTI/GTX/XP/HX Service Manual (428 P.)
Factory service documentation covers 717D (66 kW), 717 (70 kW), 787 (82 kW), and 947 (110 kW) engines with complete maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuild procedures for all 1997 Sea-Doo watercraft models.
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Sea-Doo Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Sea-Doo SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, HX
Sub-models / Variants: 717 Engines, 787 Engines
Build Years: 1997
Technical Data:
- Engine Displacement: 717 cm³ (717D engine)
- Engine Configuration: 2-stroke ROTAX, 2-cylinder
- Horsepower: 110 kW (147 hp) (947 engine)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 48 liters (12.7 US gallons)
- Crankshaft Fastener Torque: 95 N·m (70 lbf·ft)
- Oil Injection Pump Delivery: 4.5 mL per 100 engine revolutions
- Impeller Shaft Radial Play: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) maximum tolerance
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Sea-Doo 1997 Watercraft Service Documentation
- Covers the 1997 Sea-Doo SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, and HX models equipped with 717 and 787 series Rotax 2-stroke engines
- Official Bombardier publication P/N 219 100 048, dated 1996
- Contains 428 pages of technical detail, including exploded-view diagrams for the magneto system, fuel delivery, propulsion, and exhaust assemblies
- No shipping wait — the PDF is available immediately after purchase
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- Understanding factory workshop documentation provides context for the included torque tables and technical specifications
- This official 1996 first edition serves as the base reference for all 1997 Sea-Doo watercraft builds, encompassing the complete range of standard and high-performance PWC variants
Contents Summary
This technical publication documents the maintenance, troubleshooting, and assembly procedures for 1997 Sea-Doo watercraft. Coverage includes the engine top and bottom end, magneto system, fuel injection and carburetors, propulsion jet pump, steering, and direct action suspension components. The text details the specific diagnostic and service procedures required for these Bombardier models, supported by exploded-view parts diagrams and electrical system wiring schematics.
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Engine assembly data lists torque values for major fasteners, such as the 95 N·m (70 lbf·ft) requirement for crankshaft assembly fasteners. Cooling system pressures are documented at 34 kPa (5 PSI) for testing purposes. Piston/Cylinder wall clearance for the 717 engine is listed at 0.06–0.11 mm in the tolerance charts.
Oil injection pump delivery yields 4.5 mL per 100 engine revolutions. Cylinder head bolt torque values are documented in a multi-stage sequence, with final-stage values specified at 24 N·m (17 lbf·ft) for 717 models. Rotary valve cover clearance is specified at 0.30 ± 0.05 mm for proper inlet port timing.
This 428-page 1997 Bombardier shop manual provides essential maintenance, troubleshooting, and assembly specifications for the Sea-Doo SP, SPX, GS, GSI, GSX, GTS, GTI, GTX, XP, and HX series.
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