Starting The Engine - Sea-doo 230 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
Do not start engines until all pas-
sengers are properly seated.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Before starting engines for the
first time during the day, perform the
complete pre-ride inspection as de-
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
scribed in
Open the engine compartment cover
and ensure engine compartment is
free of gasoline vapor odors.
WARNING
If any leaks or gasoline vapor
odors are present, DO NOT start
the engine and communicate with
your authorized Sea-Doo Boats
dealer.
1. Close the engine compartment
cover.
2. Turn on bilge blower for 5 minutes
then turn bilge blower switch off.
WARNING
Always activate bilge blower 5
minutes minimum before starting
the engines to ventilate the bilge.
3. Attach the tether cord to you using
your PFD or to a wrist strap.
WARNING
The tether cord must be attached
to the operator all the time when
engine is running.
4. Install the tether cord on the engine
cut-off switch.
NOTE: The tether cord clip must be se-
curely attached to the operator's PFD,
clothing, arm, or leg. Be sure to attach
the tether cord clip to a place where it is
free of obstructions and to something
that will move with the operator if he or
she leaves the helm station.
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TYPICAL
1. Tether cord
2. Secure tether cord clip to PFD
3. Snap key to engine cut-off switch
5. Ensure all passengers are properly
seated in accordance with the seat-
ing label. Refer to
section.
Before starting the engines, the
operator and passengers should
always be properly seated. Do not
allow swimmers and passengers
to stay close to the propulsion sys-
tem.
NOTICE
90 cm (3 ft) of water under the low-
est rear portion of the hull when all
passengers are aboard prior to start-
ing the engine. Otherwise damage
to the propulsion system may occur.
Do not accelerate abruptly.
6. Ensure shifter is in neutral position
and throttle lever in idle position.
7. Press and hold a Start/Stop button
to crank the engine. Release imme-
diately after engine is started. Start
one engine at a time.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY LABELS
WARNING
Ensure there is at least
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