2013 Chaparral SSX Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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FUEL SYSTEM
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION
RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL.
INSPECT SYSTEMS FOR LEAKS
PRIOR TO USAGE OF BOAT
WA R N I N G
The internal fuel system on your Chaparral boat meets all current Federal
requirements.
Fuel lines, fi lters, and all fuel system components should be checked
at the start of each season and periodically thereafter, particularly after
any work has been done aboard the boat which might have affected any
part of the system. Be certain that all are in proper condition and that the
entire system is fuel tight.
The fuel tank is located forward of the engine compartment under the
cockpit fl oor. The fuel tank fi ll pipe is located on the outside deck. Some
models have a dual fuel system, providing convenience and fl exibility of
refi lling your fuel tank from either side of the boat.
The fuel tank vent allows air to escape as the tank is being fi lled and
helps equalize tank pressure as temperatures change. The tank has an
anti-siphon valve which keeps fuel from leaking into the boat in case of
fuel line breaks.
Periodically, check the condition of the fuel tank components. Fuel tank
fi ttings are accessible through the inspection plate of the cockpit fl oor.
Fuel Recommendations:
The quality of the fuel is very important for satisfactory engine perfor-
mance and long engine life. Fuel should be clean and free of contamina-
tion. Your fuel tanks should be kept full of fuel whenever possible. This
will reduce the amount of water condensation and reduce the possibility
of contamination.
Ethanol-infused gasoline is widely available to today’s boater. However,
it may have harmful effects on marine engines and fuel delivery systems.
Please refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual to fi nd the
recommended type and grade of fuel for your engine as well as a better
understanding of the effects of ethanol on your engine.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
Some models have a non-pressurized water system as standard equip-
ment and a pressurized system as optional. The fresh water system pro-
vides water from an onboard storage tank.
On some models, the fresh water tank is fi lled through the fi ll plate on the
side of the deck. The vent allows air to enter and escape as water levels
change. Fill the tank only with potable water. Using and refi lling the tank
frequently keeps drinking water fresh and clean.
Galvanic Isolator
A galvanic isolator is installed in your boat and electrically connected be-
tween the boat’s AC panel ground and the dockside AC ground wire. The
galvanic isolator is designed to permit AC ground currents to pass safely
between the boat and the dockside but to block the small DC currents
that fl ow in seawater between boats in a marina because of different
metals on the boats that are in the water. When the shore power cord is
connected to the boat and breaker, the green light on the panel should
be on.
Deck Fill Plate
Transom Shower-
Optional
Water Tank
Pump
Faucet-Cockpit Galley
Faucet-Head
Bow Shower
Optional Pressure Water System
