Bilge; Battery; Fuel Tank And Engine Oil Levels; Engine Compartment - Sea-doo 230 Challenger 2008 Operator's Manual

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Bilge

If water is present in the bilge, turn on
pump switch to empty the bilge.
When on a trailer, block the wheels,
unscrew the drain plugs and raise the
bow slightly with the trailer jack (if so
equipped) so that water can flow out
of the bilge.
WARNING
Make sure drain plug is properly
secured before launching the boat
in water.

Battery

WARNING
Verify tightness of battery cables
to their posts and condition of re-
taining straps/fasteners. Do not
charge or boost battery while in-
stalled in engine compartment.
Fuel Tank and Engine
Oil Levels
With the boat level, fill the fuel tank.
Check the oil level in each engine and
refill as necessary as per LIQUIDS sec-
tion.
Check fuel tank retaining straps/
fasteners.

Engine Compartment

WARNING
If any leaks or gasoline odors are
present, do not start the engines.
Consult an authorized Sea-Doo
Sport Boat dealer.
WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns,
do not remove the coolant reser-
voir caps if engines are still hot.
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Fire Extinguisher

Make sure fire extinguisher is full, in
good condition and well secured.

Steering System

Have another person help check steer-
ing operation for free movement.
When the steering is centered, the jet
pump nozzles should be in the straight
ahead position. Ensure the jet pump
nozzles pivot easily while steering is
turned.
WARNING
Check operation of steering and
corresponding steering nozzles
before starting engines.

Throttle System

Check throttle lever for free and
smooth operation.
WARNING
Check operation of throttle lever
before starting the engines.

Shifter Lever

Check that reverse gates moves
freely. With shifter lever in forward
position, the gates must be in upward
position and locked. With the shifter
lever in neutral position, gates must
be in middle position. With shifter
lever in reverse position, gates must
be in downward position.
WARNING
Verify the reverse gates lock.
To verify the reverse gates lock, move
shifter to the FORWARD position.
Pull backwards on the starboard re-
verse gate.
The reverse gates lock are working if
the reverse gates stays in the up posi-
tion.

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