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

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Returning To Port
General
1. Passengers/Crew...................................................... Instructed in duties for line handling
2. Lines and Fenders .................................................... Ready for use
Boat Systems
1. Navigation Lights ...................................................... Turned OFF when secured
2. Anchor Light.............................................................. ON if necessary
3. Bilge/Engine Compartment....................................... “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel
odor. Run the bilge blowers if necessary. Check
for water in bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary.
Engine
1. Gearshift & Throttle Controls .................................... Bring to NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
2. Tachometers ............................................................. Idle the engines for five (5) minutes to cool down
3. Ignition ...................................................................... Depress ENGINE STOP switches on the
helm switch panel when engines are cooled down.
4. Engine Operation...................................................... Check idle and shift. Listen for abnormal noises
Securing The Boat
General
1. Shore Power Cable................................................... Connected to dockside power inlet
2. Lines and Fenders .................................................... Fenders in place, lines tied securely to dock
Boat Systems
1. Seacocks .................................................................. Closed (handle perpendicular to hose)
2. Helm Switch Panel.................................................... All switches in the OFF position
3. Gearshift & Throttle Controls .................................... In the NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
Engine
1. Ignition ...................................................................... Switched into the OFF position (lights off) and
master ignition keys removed from DC
distribution panel
2. Battery Switches ....................................................... In the OFF position
3. Fuel Valves (Diesel Only) ......................................... Closed (handle perpendicular to hose)
If The Engine Does Not Start
No Starter Motor Response
1. Check that gearshift/throttle control levers are in the NEUTRAL positions
2. Check battery condition for sufficient charge
3. Check that battery cable connections are tight and free from corrosion
4. Check that battery switches in the ON position
5. Check starter motor and solenoid connections
6. Check ignition switch connections