Sea-doo 230 Challenger 2008, Operator'S Manual

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Owner Responsibility
The owner/operator is required to
have engine maintenance performed
to maintain emission levels within pre-
scribed certification standards.
The owner/operator is not to, and
should not allow anyone to modify
any engine in a manner that would
alter the horsepower or allow emis-
sion levels to exceed predetermined
factory specifications.
EPA Emission Regulations
All 1999 and more recent Sea-Doo
Sport Boats manufactured by BRP are
certified to the EPA as conforming to
the requirements of the regulations for
the control of air pollution from new
boat engines. This certification is con-
tingent on certain adjustments being
set to factory standards. For this rea-
son, the factory procedure for servic-
ing the product must be strictly fol-
lowed and, whenever practicable, re-
turned to the original intent of the de-
sign.
The responsibilities listed above are
general and in no way a complete list-
ing of the rules and regulations per-
taining to the EPA requirements on ex-
haust emissions for marine products.
For more detailed information on this
subject, you may contact the follow-
ing locations:
REGULAR U.S. POSTAL MAIL:
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Mail Code 6403J
Washington D.C. 20460
FOR ALL COURIER SERVICES:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
1310 L Street NW
Washington D.C. 20005
INTERNET WEB SITE:
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/
E-MAIL:
otaqpublicweb@epa.gov
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WARNING
Only perform procedures as de-
tailed in this guide. It is recom-
mended that the assistance of an
authorized Sea-Doo Sport Boat
dealer be periodically obtained
on other components/systems not
covered in this guide. Unless oth-
erwise specified, engine must not
be running, the DESS key must
be removed from the DESS post
and the main battery cut-off switch
must be turned OFF for all mainte-
nance procedures. Never use jet
pump components to lift the boat.
Certain components in the engine
compartment may be very hot.
Direct contact may result in skin
burn. When operating the engine
while the boat is out of the water,
the heat exchangers may become
very hot. Avoid any contact with
heat exchangers as burns may oc-
cur.
NOTE: Where applicable, mainte-
nance procedures apply for both en-
gine systems.
Lubrication
Throttle Body
Lubricate throttle body with XP-S Lube
or an equivalent.
Use fitting for that purpose provided
on the throttle body.
Make sure to spray lubricant at least 3
to 5 seconds for proper lubrication.
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