Chaparral SSX-236 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION LABELS ...........................i

INTRODUCTION .............................................................1

Welcome Aboard!.................................................................1-1
About This Manual ...............................................................1-1
Construction and Standards.................................................1-2
Responsibilities ....................................................................1-4
Laws and Regulations ..........................................................1-5
Owner’s Logs and Records..................................................1-6
Warranty Policy Transfer ......................................................1-6
New Boat & Pre-Delivery Record .........................................1-7
Boat Data Record.................................................................1-9
Fuel Usage Chart ...............................................................1-10
Travel Plan Log...................................................................1-11
Ownership Transfer Record ...............................................1-13

BOATING SAFETY .........................................................2

Hazard Communication........................................................2-1
Owner Advisory Statements.................................................2-1
Safety Recommendations ....................................................2-1
Safety Equipment .................................................................2-4
Running and Navigation Lights ............................................2-5
Safety Afloat .........................................................................2-5
Checklists ...........................................................................2-10
Water Sports ......................................................................2-12
Navigational Aids Chart......................................................2-15

SYSTEMS........................................................................3

Electrical Systems ................................................................3-1
Fuel System .........................................................................3-5
Fresh Water System.............................................................3-5
Marine Sanitation Devices ...................................................3-7
Boat Profile and System Layout .........................................3-10

COMPONENTS ..............................................................4

Dashboard and Instrument Panel ........................................4-1
Steering ................................................................................4-2
Throttle .................................................................................4-3
Power Trim ...........................................................................4-3
Fire Extinguisher ..................................................................4-3
Bilge Pump ...........................................................................4-4
Bilge Blower .........................................................................4-4
Running and Navigation Lights ............................................4-4
Docking Lights......................................................................4-5
Underwater Lights ................................................................4-5
Stereo Sound System ..........................................................4-5
Arch with Ski Tow .................................................................4-5
Component Quick Reference Sheets...................................4-7

UNDERWAY ....................................................................5

Transporting Your Boat.........................................................5-1
Launching and Loading ........................................................5-2
Boarding Your Boat ..............................................................5-5
Fueling .................................................................................5-6
Operating Your Boat.............................................................5-8
Anchoring Your Boat ..........................................................5-13
Mooring Your Boat .............................................................5-14
Shutting Down the Engine..................................................5-14

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...............6

Engine ..................................................................................6-1
Tune-up ................................................................................6-2
Fuel System .........................................................................6-2
Monthly Inspection ...............................................................6-2
Propeller ...............................................................................6-3
Bilge .....................................................................................6-4

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................7

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CHAPARRAL BOATS OWNER’S MANUAL