Chaparral 420 PREMIERE, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Preparing To Depart and After Launching
General
1. Bilge/Engine Compartment....................................... “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel odor.
Run the bilge blowers for at least four (4) minutes.
2. Shore Power Cable ................................................... Disconnected from dockside power inlet
3. Lines, Fenders and Anchor ....................................... Ready for use
4. Passengers/Crew ...................................................... Instructed in duties for getting underway and
fitted for a correct size PFD
Engine
1. Battery Switches........................................................ In the ON position
2. Fuel Valves ................................................................ Open
3. Engine Alarm ............................................................. Test. Should sound after a few seconds
4. Gear Shift & Throttle Controls ................................... In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
Starting The Engine*
1. Gearshift & Throttle Controls..................................... Shift in NEUTRAL (Refer to your Engine
Owner’s Manual for startup procedures for
your specific engine)
2. Ignition ....................................................................... Turn ignition switches on the DC distribution panel
to the ON position. Depress the ignition switch on
the helm switch panel to the START position
until the engine starts, then release to the RUN
position (light on)
*If the engine fails to start, refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for further troubleshooting procedures
While Underway
General
1. Passengers/Crew...................................................... Safely seated with PFDs on or immediately
accessible
2. Lines, Fenders and Anchor....................................... Stowed
Boat Systems
1. Trim Tabs .................................................................. Bring boat to “on plane.” Adjust as necessary
2. Navigation Lights ...................................................... On at night or in reduced visibility
Engine
1. Tachometers ............................................................. Engines operating in safe RPM range
2. Engine Gauges ......................................................... Continually monitor
3. Engine Operation...................................................... Check idle and shift. Listen for abnormal noises
and visually check the engine compartment
while underway.