Sea-doo 210 Challenger Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8. Depress and hold a start/stop button
to crank the engine.
NOTICE
Ensure there is at least
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 impeller or other jet pump
components may occur. Do not ac-
celerate abruptly.
If the engine fails to start after 10 sec-
onds, wait a few seconds then retry.
9. Release start/stop button immedi-
ately after engine is started. Start
one engine at a time.
NOTICE
Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds to
avoid starter overheating. A rest pe-
riod should be observed between
the cranking cycles to allow the
starter to cool down. Pay attention
not to discharge battery.
10. Start the other engine by proceed-
ing the same way as for the first
engine.
Check tachometers to monitor en-
gines.
How to Leave the Shore
Move throttle/shifter lever to forward
position.
Slowly accelerate to reach deeper
water. Do not apply full throttle until
engine is warm.
WARNING
In shallow water, shells, sand,
pebbles or other objects could
be drawn up by the jet pump and
thrown rearward.
NOTICE
Avoid boat operation in
weeded areas. If unavoidable, vary
boat speed.
How to Shut Off the
Engines
WARNING
To maintain boat directional con-
trol, the engines should be running
until the boat is stopped.
To shut off the engines:
1. Press the engine start/stop but-
tons.
2. Release the start/stop buttons as
soon as the engines are shut down.
3. Remove the safety lanyard clip
from the emergency engine stop
switch if you disembarking the
boat.
NOTE: Removing the safety lan-
yard clip from the emergency engine
stop switch without depressing the
start/stop buttons will also shut off the
engines. This is designed as a safety
feature should the operator be ejected
from the boat. The engines should be
also turned OFF by turning the ignition
key in off position.
WARNING
Never leave the safety lanyard clip
on the emergency engine stop
switch when disembarking boat
to prevent theft, accidental engine
starting, and to avoid unautho-
rized use by children or others.
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