2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Poor acceleration cont.
3. Flame arrestor dirty or air intake obstructed
4. Engine overheating
3. Clean fl ame arrestor and check air intake.
4. Check engine termperature (See Engine
Owner/Service Manual).
Engine runs but misfi ring
1. Fouled spark plug(s)
2. Wet spark plug wires
3. Carbon tracked distributor
4. Loose ignition wires
5. Defective fuel pump
6. Partially clogged fuel fi lter
7. Contaminated fuel
1. Remove clean, or replace.
2. Wipe dry, inspect and replace damaged
wires.
3. Clean or replace as required.
4. Inspect all wire connections.
5. Repair or replace as required.
6. Clean or replace fuel fi lter.
7. Drain fuel tank, fl ush clean and replace
fuel fi lter.
Excessive fuel consumption
1. Restriction in fl ame arrestor
2. Faulty fuel pump
3. Dirty fl ame arrestor screen
4. Spark plugs bad or set improperly
5. Incorrect timing
1. Remove fl ame arrestor and clean.
2. Repair or replace as required.
3. Clean or replace as required.
4. Clean and set; or replace spark plugs.
5. Time engine.
Blue exhaust smoke
1. Lube level too high
2. Oil too thin
3. Oil overheated
1. Drain off excessive oil.
2. Drain and replace oil (See Engine Owner/
Service Manual).
3. Check cooling system.
Black or Gray exhaust smoke
1. Fuel mixture too rich (carb only)
2. Choke stuck (carb only)
3. Poor carburetor setting (carb only)
4. Carburetor fuel level too high (carb only)
5. Clogged fl ame arrestor
1. Adjust carburetor.
2. Lubricate and adjust.
3. Readjust carburetor (See Engine Owner/
Service Manual).
4. Adjust fl oat in carburetor.
5. Clean or replace as required.
White exhaust smoke
1. Engine misfi ring
2. Spark plugs dirty or not gapped correctly
1. See Engine Owner/Service Manual.
2. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
