Chaparral 2012 H2O Series, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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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.........................................................................3-7
Fresh Water System ............................................................3-7
Marine Sanitation Devices ...................................................3-9
Engine layout .......................................................................3-9
Plan View .............................................................................3-9
Strong points, sling locations, trailer eye locations ..............3-9
COMPONENTS...............................................................4
Dashboard and Instrument Panel ........................................4-1
Steering ...............................................................................4-2
Throttle.................................................................................4-3
Power Trim...........................................................................4-3
Air Conditioner .....................................................................4-3
Refrigerator..........................................................................4-4
Microwave............................................................................4-4
Fire Extinguishers ................................................................4-4
Bilge Pump ..........................................................................4-5
Bilge Blower .........................................................................4-6
Running and Navigation Lights ............................................4-6
Docking Lights .....................................................................4-6
Stereo Sound System ..........................................................4-6
Television with Dockside Cable Inlet and DVD Player.........4-6
Arch with Ski Tow ................................................................4-7
Wakeboard Tower and Holders ...........................................4-7
Component Quick Reference Sheets ..................................4-9
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.....................................................................................6-3
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CHAPARRAL BOATS OWNER’S MANUAL