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Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual

Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com

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Note: Your boat has a mechanical steering system. Refer to the
steering manufacturer’s owner’s manual found in your Owner’s
Packet, for detailed information regarding use, care and mainte-
nance of the steering system.

Note: Refer to the engine manufacturer’s information found in your
Owner’s Packet for use, care and maintenance instructions for pow-
er steering units installed on their motors.

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Note: The throttle must be in its center neutral position before the
engine will start. See your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual
for specifi c starting instructions.

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Note: DRIVE MUST BE IN UNTRIMMED POSITION TO START EN-
GINE.

Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for informa-
tion concerning maintenance and operation.