Engine Coolant Test; Battery Removal And Storage; Boat Cleaning/Repair; Boat Protection - Sea-doo 230 Series Operator's Manual

NOTE: To allow engine lubrication for
storage, the DROWNED MODE can
be activated to prevent fuel injection
and ignition while cranking in order to
lubricate the cylinder walls.
Proceed as
drowned mode.
10. Ensure both engines are OFF.
WARNING
Both engines must be stopped
when using drowned mode to lu-
bricate the engines.
11. Install the tether cord on the en-
gine cut-off switch.
12. Ensure the throttle/shifter lever is
in the NEUTRAL position.
13. Activate the drowned mode as fol-
lows.
14. Move the throttle accelerator sen-
sor (TAS) to the wide open throttle
position (WOT).
15. Turn ignition key to ON position.
NOTE: The ECM will allow engine
cranking while inhibiting fuel injection
and ignition. Do not crank engine for
more than 10 seconds.
16. Crank each engine a few turns to
distribute the oil on cylinder walls.
NOTE: Ask a person to assist you for
this operation.
17. Release TAS.
18. Turn ignition key OFF.
19. Apply LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE
LUBRICANT) (P/N 293 800 070) on
spark plug threads then reinstall
them.
20. Lubricate and reinstall ignition
coils. Refer to
PROCEDURES
21. To reinstall engine cover, remove
dipstick, push engine cover down-
ward until it snaps.
22. Reinstall dipstick.
follows to activate
MAINTENANCE
.
NOTE: It is recommended to fog the
engine valves with XPS LUBE (P/N 293
600 016). Contact your authorized
Sea-Doo Boats dealer.

Engine Coolant Test

If antifreeze is not replaced, test its
density.
The antifreeze replacement and a den-
sity test should be performed by an au-
thorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
NOTE: Antifreeze of each engine
should be replaced every 200 hours
or every 2 years to prevent antifreeze
deterioration.
NOTICE
sity may allow freezing of the liquid
in the cooling system if the boat is
stored in an area where the freezing
point is attained. This would seri-
ously damage the engine.
Battery Removal and
Storage
For battery removal, cleaning and stor-
age, contact your authorized Sea-Doo
Boats dealer.

Boat Cleaning/Repair

Clean boat. Refer to
If repairs are needed to the body or
to the hull contact your authorized
Sea-Doo Boats dealer. For paint touch
up to mechanical parts use BRP spray
paint. For minor gelcoat repairs, a Gel-
cote repair kit is available from Gelcote
International at: www.gelcote.com.
Replace damaged labels/decals.

Boat Protection

The engine storage cover should be
left partially opened during storage
(detach the gas shocks from the cover
to prevent full opening).
Remove storage tray. Place it on deck.
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Improper antifreeze den-
BOAT CARE
STORAGE
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