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

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3. To prevent an explosion or fire, look for leaks in fuel, oil, coolant,
exhaust, and power steering systems. Be aware of any odors of
these fluids.
4. Make sure the throttle is in the neutral position.
5. Start the engine. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for rec-
ommended procedures for break-in, service, and other related
operation.
6. Turn ignition key to START. Release key and allow to return to
RUN after engine starts. If engine fails to start, wait one minute.
Move throttle only once to maximum position then back to the
neutral position. Try to start engine again.
Note: Transmission must be in neutral position before engine
will turn over.
Important: Do not operate starter continuously for more than
15 seconds without pausing. Allow starter to cool at least three
minutes between start attempts.
7. Warm up a cold engine by running it at fast idle speed (as
recommended in engine manual) approximately one to
two minutes.
Leaving the Dock
After the engine has warmed up, you are ready to leave the dock.
Before you cast off, check all gauges, particularly the oil pressure
gauge, for proper readings. Check the operation of the steering by
turning the steering wheel to full port and to full starboard while
observing outdrive movement. Check that charging system is work-
ing properly. Check again for fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks.
When you are sure your boat is ready, check wind, tide, current or
other forces that will affect the way you maneuver your boat away
from the dock. Then cast off mooring lines and stow fenders.
Shift your boat’s engine into forward or reverse depending on
whether you want to move the bow or the stern away from the dock
first. Move the throttle lever to neutral position. Then push forward
quickly and firmly to shift into forward gear or backward to shift to
reverse. Your engine should be running at a slow speed as you
move away from the dock. If you move the bow out first, watch that
the swim platform does not swing into the dock or a piling.
Getting Up To Cruising Speed
After slowly motoring from the dock area to open water, you can
safely accelerate to cruising speed. Advance throttle to setting
which provides your desired engine speed (RPMs). As you move
the throttle forward, engine RPMs increase, and your boat moves
faster through the water.
Important: Acceleration at full throttle is not recommended dur-
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BOW RISES PLAN I NG ATT I TUD E A CC E L ER AT E
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.
CAUTION: High speed acceleration in reverse can create a
wake that could wash over the transom and flood the boat.