Chaparral 327 SSX 2012, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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*Push the Joystick to port or starboard and your boat goes side-
ways. Even “impossible” berths are now accessible
Please refer to the manufacturers operation manual for more
detailed information.
POWER TRIM
The power trim system allows the operator to raise and lower the
stern drive to adjust the drive angle while underway. It also allows
the operator to raise and lower the drive for trailering, beaching, and
operation in shallow water. Control your trim setting with the trim
switch on the control handle. Section 5 includes information on the
importance of proper trim while operating the boat.
Note: Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
information concerning maintenance and operation.
Note: Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
information concerning maintenance and operation.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
As the boat owner, you are responsible for making sure you have
the required number of fire Extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers must
be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Boats longer than 26 feet and shorter than 40 feet: Two Type B-1 or
at least one Type B-2 portable hand Extinguishers. If your boat has
a fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard,
one Type B-1 extinguisher is required.
Boats longer than 16 feet and shorter than 26 feet: At least one
portable hand Type B-1 fire extinguisher.
All fire Extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible loca-
tion away from the engine compartment. Everyone on board should
know where the fire Extinguishers are and how to operate them.
If your fire extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge, cold or hot
weather may affect the gauge reading. Consult the instruction man-
ual supplied with the fire extinguisher to determine the accuracy of
the gauge.
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Note: A fire extinguishing system is standard equipment.
The fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment uses a fire
extinguishing agent. In case of fire, the heat-sensitive automatic
nozzle releases agent as a vapor, totally filling the area with agent
to extinguish the fire.
The system’s indicator light at the helm is illuminated when the igni-
tion switch is on. When the system is discharged, the indicator light
will go out.
Allow agent to fill entire engine compartment for at least 15 minutes.
Hot metals or fuel can also begin cooling during this time.
Cautiously inspect compartment for cause of fire and damage to
equipment. Have portable Extinguishers readily available. Do not
breathe fumes or vapors caused by fire.
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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.
WARNING:
If system discharges, immediately turn OFF engine
and electrical systems. Extinguish all smoking materials. Do not
open engine compartment. Fresh air supplies oxygen to fire and
fire may flash back through opening.