Sea-doo 230 Series, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE WILL NOT START (cont’d)
7. Faulty engine management system.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
ENGINE TURNS SLOWLY
1. Loose battery cable connections.
– Check/clean/tighten.
2. Discharged or weak battery.
– Have the battery charged or replaced by an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
3. Bad ground(s).
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
4. Worn starter or related parts.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
ENGINE TURNS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START
1. Fuel tank empty or water contaminated.
– Refill or siphon and fill with fresh fuel.
2. Fouled/defective spark plugs.
– Replace.
3. Burnt fuse.
– Check fuse(s). See an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer if problem is repeti-
tive.
4. Water-flooded engine.
– Refer to WATER-FLOODED ENGINE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
5. Engine management system fault detected (check if engine pilot lamp is
ON).
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
6. Faulty fuel pump.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
ENGINE MISFIRES, RUNS IRREGULARLY
1. Fouled/defective/worn spark plugs.
– Replace.
2. Faulty ignition coil(s).
– Contact an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
3. Fuel: Level too low, stale or water contaminated.
– Siphon and/or refill.
4. Clogged injectors.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
5. Engine management system fault detected (check if engine pilot lamp is
ON).
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
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