Sea-doo 210 Challenger, Operator'S Manual

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BOAT CARE
Post-Operation Care
Remove the boat from the water every
day to prevent growth of marine organ-
isms.
WARNING
Allow engine to cool before per-
forming any maintenance.
Exhaust System Flushing
The exhaust system should be flushed
daily when boat is used in salt or foul
water.
Refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES
.
Anticorrosion Treatment
To prevent corrosion, spray a corrosion
inhibitor (salt water resistant) such as
XPS LUBE (P/N 293 600 016) or equiv-
alent over metallic components in en-
gine compartment.
Apply DIELECTRIC GREASE (P/N 293
550 004) (salt water resistant) on bat-
tery posts and cable connectors.
NOTICE
Never leave rags or tools
in the engine compartment or in the
bilge.
Additional Care for Foul Water or
Salt Water Use
When the boat is operated in foul water
and particularly in salt water, additional
care must be taken to protect the boat
and its components.
Rinse trailer and boat's hull/bilge area
with fresh water .
Never use a high pressure washer to
clean the bilge.
USE LOW PRESSURE
ONLY (such as a garden hose). High
pressure can cause damages to elec-
trical or mechanical systems.
NOTICE
Failure to perform proper
care such as: boat rinsing, exhaust
system flushing and anticorrosion
treatment, when used in salt water,
will result in damage to the boat and
its components. Never leave the
boat stored in direct sunlight.
In coastal areas, special care should
also be taken on stainless steel or
chrome parts like grab handles, moor-
ing cleats, fuel cap and navigation
lights. Rinse with fresh water. Clean
with a good car chrome polish. Protect
with a good car or fiberglass wax.
Boat Cleaning and
Protection
Engine Compartment Cleaning
The engine compartment should be
cleaned with warm water and BRP
HEAVY DUTY CLEANER (P/N 293 110
001).
Unscrew the drain plug, block the
wheels and raise the bow slightly with
the trailer jack (if so equipped) to al-
low water to drain. Rinse thoroughly.
Leave all compartments open to air
dry.
General Washing Tips
– Remove dust from surface.
– Use a sponge versus a cloth to wash
and rinse the surface.
– Change the wash and rinse solu-
tions frequently.
– To avoid streaking when cleaning
soiled areas, start with the adjacent
clean area and clean into the soiled
area.
Body Cleaning
First rinse with fresh water to remove
dried salt water.
Wash the body with water and soap
(only use mild detergent). Remove
any marine organisms.
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