Chaparral 2009 Sunesta Wide Tech 224, Owner'S Manual

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BILGE PUMP
Note: All models come equipped with an automatic bilge pump
that will activate when water accumulates in the bilge. There is
also a switch at the helm for manual activation.
The electric bilge pump removes water from the bilge area. If the
pump motor runs but does not remove any water, the pump may be
clogged. If there is no visible debris clogging the pump and water is
still not being removed, check the discharge hose for kinks or
obstruction.
Note: The Federal Water Pollution Act prohibits the discharge
of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and con-
tiguous zones of the United States if such discharge causes a
film or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the
water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of
the water. Violators are subject to a penalty.
BILGE BLOWER
The bilge blower, controlled by a switch at the helm, evacuates
fumes out of the engine compartment while bringing fresh air in
through the deck vents. Make sure all fumes are evacuated from the
engine compartment prior to starting the engine. The bilge blower
must be running before and when you start the engine and while
operating your boat below cruising speed.
RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS
If you operate your boat at night, the law requires you to turn your
boat’s running lights ON. Your Chaparral boat has one white, one red
(port), and one green (starboard) light. Check running lights periodi-
cally for proper operation. Check them before heading out after dusk.
There are various running light combinations for the types of ves-
sels you may encounter while boating. You should learn to identify
what these combinations are and the type of vessel they are associ-
ated with. Chaparral recommends participation in a “safe boating”
course to learn more about the various light combinations.
The running/navigation lights are controlled at the helm station by a
three position rocker switch. This allows for selection of the mast
(white) light ON when anchored or moored, or to have the mast
(white), port (red) and starboard (green) lights all ON while underway.
DOCKING LIGHTS
Docking lights are available on Sunesta models. Halogen docking
lights are used for safe night time docking, and are glare-free
because they mount below the deckline. If your boat is equipped
with docking lights, they are powered by a switch at the helm.
UNDERWATER LIGHTS
Underwater lights provide boating enthusiasts with the latest
enhancement for their boat, insuring a memorable experience and
creating a unique signature visible from shore or other boats. If your
boat is equipped with LED underwater lights, they are powered by a
toggle switch at the helm.
It is the boat owner’s responsibility to manage battery voltage while
using this feature, to ensure battery(s) are not drained to a point
where engine will not start.
Refer to owner's packet for instructions and warranty information.
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WARNING: Never assume that operating the blower removes
all explosive fumes from engine compartment. If you smell any
fuel, immediately stop engine and turn off all electrical compo-
nents. Extinguish all smoking materials. Determine source of
smell immediately.