Sea-doo 230 Series, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE SMOKE
1. Oil level too high.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
2. Water ingestion, coolant leak or damaged cylinder head gasket.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
3. Internal engine damage.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
ENGINE OVERHEATING OR IMPROPER OIL PRESSURE (MONITORING BEEPER
EMITS A CONTINUOUS BEEP)
NOTICE
If beeper emits a continuous beep, stop engine as soon as possi-
ble.
1. Check oil and coolant levels.
– Refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. Refill if necessary.
2. Clogged jet pump water intake.
– Perform the JET PUMP WATER INTAKE AND IMPELLER CLEANING PRO-
CEDURE in SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
3. Clogged exhaust system.
– Flush exhaust system.
NOTICE
If these actions do not correct the problem, discontinue use an con-
tact an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Jet pump water intake clogged.
– Clean. Refer to JET PUMP WATER INTAKE AND IMPELLER CLEANING in
SPECIAL PROCEDURES section.
2. Damaged impeller or worn-out wear ring.
– Replace. Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
3. Faulty supercharger or intercooler (twin 260 engines).
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
4. Supercharger clutch slipping.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
5. Weak spark.
– Refer to ENGINE MISFIRES, RUNS IRREGULARLY in this section.
6. Engine management system fault detected (check if engine pilot lamp is
ON).
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
7. Clogged injectors.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
8. Low fuel pressure.
– Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo Boats dealer.
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