Sea-doo 210 Challenger, Operator'S Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
Throttle/Shifter System
WARNING
Check lever operation before start-
ing the engines. Remove tether
cord from the emergency engine
stop switch to prevent an acciden-
tal starting.
Check lever for free and smooth opera-
tion.
Check that reverse gates moves freely.
– With throttle/shifter lever in forward
position, the gates must be in up-
ward position and locked.
– With the throttle/shifter lever in neu-
tral position, gates must be in mid-
dle position.
– With throttle/shifter lever in reverse
position, gates must be in down-
ward position.
Check the efficiency of the reverse
gates lock.
WARNING
Check reverse gates lock before
starting the engines.
To verify the reverse gates lock, move
throttle/shifter lever 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.
NOTICE
If the reverse gates does
not stay in the up position when the
throttle/shifter lever is at FORWARD,
do not operate the boat further, see
an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
Steering System
Check steering for free and smooth
operation. Have another person help
check the jet pump nozzle pivots ac-
cordingly.
WARNING
Check operation of steering and
corresponding
steering nozzles
before starting engines.
Multifunction Gauge
Cluster
Check that the multifunction gauges
cluster is powered and self testing
when installing the tether cord to en-
gine cut-off switch.
Bilge Blower Switch
Turn ON the bilge blower and make
sure it is operational. Leave it on for
5 minutes to ventilate the bilge from
potential gasoline vapor hazard.
Towing Tower (Optional)
Check towing tower, if so equipped.
Check for tightness of mounting points
fasteners and the integrity of the tower
structure.
Bimini Top (Optional)
Check bimini top, if so equipped.
Check for tightness of mounting points
fasteners and the integrity of the struc-
ture. Check for canvas damages.
Mandatory Safety Boating
Equipment
Make sure to have on board all safety
equipment required by the local regu-
lations (fire extinguisher, PFDs, visual
distress signal devices, etc.) and they
are in good condition. Check with a
local competent authority for the re-
quired equipment.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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