ROTAX 4-TEC 150, 150 ECT200 ECT and 250 ECT Operators Manual

*460657* Operators Manual ROTAX 4-TEC 150, 150 ECT 200 ECT and 250 ECT Revision E  WARNING Read this Manual thoroughly. It contains important safety information. Minimum recommended operators age: 16 years old. Keep this Operators Manual in the boat.

 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING  WARNING This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Know Before You Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Emission-Related warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Components covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Limited applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Symbol For Cleaner Marine Engines: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Owner‘s Warranty Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Carbon Monoxide And Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Safe Boating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Drugs And Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maneuverability of the Boat and Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Passenger Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Label Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PRE-RIDE INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 BREAK-IN INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ROTAX JET PROPULSION PERIODIC MAINTENCANCE SCHEDULE . . . . 29 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ENGINE COOLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ignition Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 BOAT CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 PRESEASON PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 engine emissions information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 MONITORING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pilot Lamps And Message Display Information (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

BREAK-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SPECIAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 In–the–Water Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety And Warranty Information

2 Safety And Warranty Information FOREWORD Congratulations on your purchase of a new Power Pack by BRP. It is backed by the BRP limited warranty and a network of authorized Rotax Jet Propulsion dealers ready to provide the parts, service or accessories you may require. Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. If you need more complete servicing information, please ask your dealer. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO To learn how to reduce the risk of accident, read the following sections of this Manual before you operate the boat: SAFETY INFORMATION POWER PACK INFORMATION Also, read all safety labels on your boat. We highly recommend that you take a safe boating course. Please check your dealer or local authorities for availability in your area. In certain areas, an operator competency card is mandatory to operate a pleasure craft. Failure to follow the warnings contained in this Operators Manual can result in SERIOUS IN- JURY or DEATH. SAFETY MESSAGES The types of safety messages, what they look like and how they are used in this Manual are explained as follows: IMPORTANT: Indicates supplementary information which may be needed to fully complete or understand an instruction. ABOUT THIS OPERATORS MANUAL This Operators Manual has been prepared to acquaint the owner and the operator of a new boat with the various controls, maintenance and safe operating instructions. It is indis- pensable for the proper use of the product. Keep this Operators Manual in the boat as you can refer to it for things such as maintenance, troubleshooting and instructing others. Note that this Manual is available in several languages. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail. If you want to view and/or print an extra copy of your Oper- ators Manual, simply visit the following web- site at: https://wwwbossweb.brp.com. The information contained in this document are correct at the time of publication. BRP, however, maintains a policy of continuous im- provement of its products without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured. Due to late changes, some differences between the manufactured product and the descriptions and/or specifications in this Manual may oc- cur. BRP reserves the right at any time to dis- continue or change specifications, designs, features, models or equipment without incur- ring any obligation upon itself. This Operators Manual should remain with the boat when it‘s sold.  WARNING Identifies an instruction which, if not fol- lowed, may cause serious injury including the possibility of death.  CAUTION Identifies an instruction which, if not fol- lowed, may cause minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Denotes an instruction which, if not fol- lowed, may severely damage the engine or other components. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environment note gives you tips and behav- iors to environmental protection. A revision bar outside of the page margin indicates a change to text or graphic.

3  FOREWORD SAFETY INFORMATION Reminders Regarding Operation Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO), which can cause injury or death if in- haled in sufficient quantities. Educate all oc- cupants about the risks and symptoms of CO accumulation and CO poisoning. For more information, refer to CARBON MONOXIDE AND BOATING section. Gasoline vapors can explode, resulting in injury or death. Always use blower for a minimum of 5 minutes before starting engine, then turn it OFF above idle speed. Use of the bilge blower should never replace “smelling” for gasoline vapor odors. If at any time, gasoline leaks/odors are found, do not start the engine. Have the boat ser- viced by an authorized Rotax Jet Propulsion marine engine dealer. Always keep in mind that as the throttle lever is returned to the idle position, less directional control is available. To turn the boat, both steering and throttle are necessary. This boat has no brake. Stopping distance will vary depending on initial speed, load, wind, and water conditions. Practice stopping and docking in a safe, traffic-free area to have an idea of how long it will take to stop the boat under varying conditions. Do not release the throttle when trying to steer away from objects. You need throttle to steer. Do not use the boat's reverse to stop. Do not start or operate the boat if any person is not properly seated in a seat intended for use when underway (refer to boat labels) or if a person is nearby in the water. The boat's jet thrust can cause injury. Always accelerate slowly, and decelerate in a con- trolled fashion. Observe the instructions on all safety labels. They are there to help assure that you have a safe and enjoyable outing. Riding with passenger(s) or pulling other boats, tubes, a skier or a wakeboarder makes the boat handle differently and requires great- er skills. In shallow water, proceed with caution and at very low speeds. Grounding or abrupt stops may result in injury to you, your passengers or others. The jet pump may pick up debris and throw it rearward causing a risk of injuring people or damaging the jet pump or other property. Combustion engines need air to operate; con- sequently this boat can not be totally water- tight. Any maneuvers such as figure eights that cause the upper deck to be under water may cause severe engine problems due to water ingestion. Refer to the SPECIAL PRO- CEDURES and WARRANTY sections contained in this Operators Manual. Respect no wake zones, the rights of other water users and the environment. As the “skipper” and owner of a boat, you are responsible for damage to other boats caused by the wake of your boat. Do not let anyone throw refuse overboard. Between sunset and sunrise, use the boat's navigation lights and reduce speed. Do not operate the boat in reduced visibility. Do not add accessories or equipment that may adversely affect visibility or alter control of the boat. The skipper should personally take the helm during storms.  WARNING Avoid personal injury! Do not allow anyone near the jet pump or intake grate, even when the engine is off. Items such as long hair, loose clothing or personal flotation device straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in serious injury or drowning. In shallow water, shells, sand, pebbles or other objects could be drawn up by the jet pump and be thrown rearward.

4 Safety And Warranty Information WARRANTY INFORMATION BRP US INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ROTAX® INBOARD JET PROPULSION SYSTEM SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1. Scope Of The Limited Warranty BRP US Inc.* ("BRP") warrants its Rotax® Inboard Jet Propulsion Systems which are incor- porated into boats made by authorized manufacturers and sold through authorized dealers in the fifty United States and Canada ("Product") from defects in material or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below. 2. Exclusions - The following are not warranted under any circumstances: • Replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; • Routine maintenance parts and services including but not limited to: maintenance requirements, oil changes, lubrication, valve and linkage adjustments and replacement of fuses, zinc anodes, thermostats, timing belts, filters, impellers; • Damage caused by improper or lack of installation, maintenance, winterization and/or storage, failure to follow the procedures and recommendations in the Operators Manual; • Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, or modification, or use of parts or accessories not manufactured or approved by BRP, which in its reasonable judgment, are either incompatible with Product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability, or resulting from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized Dealer (as described below); • Damage caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal use, neglect, racing, improper operation or operation of the Product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operators Manual; • Damage resulting from external damage, accident, submersion, water ingestion, fire, theft, vandalism or any act of God; • Operation without proper fuel, oil or lubrication, or with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the Product (see the Operators Manual); • Damage resulting from rust or corrosion; • Damage caused from cooling system blockage by foreign material; • Damage resulting from sand or debris in the water pump; • Cosmetic or paint changes due to exposure to the elements. This warranty will be voided in its entirety and rendered null and void where: • The boat which incorporates the Product was used for racing or any other competitive activ- ity, at any point, even by previous owner or Product has been altered or modified in such a way so as to adversely affect its operation, performance or durability, or change its intended use, horsepower or emission levels. 3. Limitations Of Liability ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: expense for gasoline, expense for transporting Product to and from Dealer, removal of Product from a boat and reinstallation, mechanic's travel time, in-and out of water charges, slip or dock fees, trailering or towing, storage, telephone, cell phone, fax or telegram charges, rental of a like or replacement Product or boat during warranty services or down time, taxi, travel, lodging, loss of or damage to personal property, inconvenience, cost of insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss of income, revenue or profits, or loss of enjoyment or use of Product.

5  WARRANTY INFORMATION SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DIS- CLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR OTH- ER EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, OR PROVINCE TO PROV- INCE. No distributor, Dealer or any other person is authorized to make any affirmation, representa- tion or warranty regarding Product other than those contained in this limited warranty and, if made, shall not be enforceable against BRP. BRP reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being understood that such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the Products sold while this warranty is in effect. 4. Warranty Coverage Period This limited warranty will be in effect from the date of delivery to the first retail consumer or the date the Product is first put to use, whichever occurs first, for a period of: 1) THIRTY-SIX (36) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for private, recreational use; or 2) TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for commercial use, The Product is used commercially when it is used in connection with any work or employment that generates income, during any part of the warranty period. The Product is also used commercially when, at any point during the warranty period, it is installed on a boat that has commercial tags or is li- censed for commercial use. 3) For emission related components; please also refer to the U.S. EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein. 4) For Rotax® Inboard Jet Propulsion Systems produced by BRP for sale in the state of Cali- fornia that are originally sold to a resident or subsequently warranty registered to a resident of the State of California, please also refer to the applicable California Emissions Control Warranty Statement contained herein. In cases where the delivery date is not established to BRP’s satisfaction, the date of sale will be used to determine the warranty start date. The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service to Product under this warranty does not extend the life of this limited warranty beyond its original expiration date. For all Rotax® Jet Propulsion System genuine parts and accessories installed by an authorized dealer at the time of sale, reference the BRP parts and accessories limited Warranty Statement. 5. Conditions To Have Warranty Coverage This warranty coverage is available only on Rotax® Inboard Jet Propulsion Systems purchased as new and unused from a dealer authorized to distribute Rotax® Inboard Jet Propul- sion Systems products in the country in which the sale occurs ("Dealer"), and then only after the BRP specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and documented by the purchaser and Dealer. Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper registration of Product by Dealer or owner. Only the original purchaser and any subsequent owners who reside in the United States and Canada and have purchased Product from a U.S. or Canadian Dealer are eligible for warranty registration and warranty coverage hereunder. Such limitations are necessary in order to allow BRP to protect the safety of its products, its consumers, and the general public. As outlined in the Operators Manual, timely routine required maintenance must be performed to maintain warranty coverage. BRP may require proof of proper maintenance prior to autho- rizing warranty coverage. 6. What To Do To Obtain Warranty Coverage The registered owner must notify an authorized Dealer within two (2) days of the appearance of a defect. BRP is not responsible for damages caused by the use of a Product after the appearance of a defect. Owner must bring Product, including any defective part therein, to Dealer promptly after the appearance of the defect, and in any event, within the warranty period, and

6 Safety And Warranty Information must provide Dealer with reasonable opportunity to repair the defect. The expenses of transporting Product to and from Dealer for warranty service are to be borne by the owner. If the Product has not previously been registered, the owner may also be required to present proof of purchase to Dealer for warranty repairs. Owner is required to sign the repair work order prior to the start of the repair in order to validate the warranty repair. All parts replaced under this warranty become the property of BRP. 7. What BRP Will Do BRP's obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole discretion, repairing or replacing parts of Product found to be defective in material or workmanship, in the reasonable judgment of BRP. Such repair or replacement of parts will be done without charge for parts and labor, at any authorized Dealer. BRP's responsibility is limited to making the required repairs or re- placements of parts with new or BRP-certified re-manufactured parts. No claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the sale of Product to owner. In the event that warranty service is required outside of the fifty United States or Canada, owner will bear responsibility for any additional charges due to local practices and conditions, such as, but not limited to, freight, insurance, taxes, license fees, import duties, and any and all other financial charges, including those levied by governments, states, territories and their re- spective agencies. BRP reserves the right to improve, modify or change Products from time to time without as- suming any obligation to modify Products previously manufactured. 8. Transfers If the ownership of Product is transferred during the warranty coverage period, this warranty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided that BRP is notified of such transfer of ownership in the following way: 1. The former owner contacts BRP or a Dealer and gives the coordinates of the new owner; or 2. BRP or a Dealer receives a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership, in addition to the coordinates of the owner. 9. Consumer Assistance In the event of a controversy or dispute in connection with this BRP limited warranty, BRP rec- ommends that you first try to resolve the issue at the dealership level by discussing the issue with Dealer's service manager or owner; If further assistance is required, please contact BRP US Inc., Attn: Consumer Support, P.O. Box 597, Sturtevant, Wisconsin 53177, 1-262-884-5993. US EPA EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY BRP US Inc. (“BRP”) warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that this new engine, including all parts of its exhaust emission control system and its evaporative emission control system, meets two conditions: 1) It is designed, built, and equipped so it conforms at the time of sale to the ultimate purchaser with the requirements of 40 CFR 1045 and 40 CFR 1060. 2) It is free from defects in materials and workmanship that may keep it from meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 1045 and 40 CFR 1060. Where a warrantable condition exists, BRP will repair or replace, as it elects, any part or com- ponent with a defect in materials or workmanship that would increase the engine’s emissions of any regulated pollutant within the stated warranty period at no cost to the owner, including expenses related to diagnosing and repairing or replacing emission-related parts. All defective parts replaced under this warranty become the property of BRP.

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