Chaparral 18 H20 Ski & Fish, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Important: Acceleration at full throttle is not recommended during
the engine “break-in period.” This “break-in period” coincides with
the engine “20-hour check-up.” Do not attempt full throttle accelera-
tion during the fi rst 20 hours of operation.
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BOW RISES PLANING ATTITUDE ACCELERATE
Figure 5.2 Boat Acceleration and Attitude
CAUTION: When shifting between forward and reverse, always
pause in neutral for a few seconds before reversing the rotation
of the propeller. This will prevent unnecessary damage to the
drive system.
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Steering Your Boat
Watch the stern when you turn!
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