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

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4. Two breakers labeled Port ignition and
Starboard ignition are located in the DC cabin
panel area. Turn these to the ON position and
check the oil and coolant levels. See your
Engine Operator’s Manual for proper readings.
5. At the helm, make sure that your shifter is in the
NEUTRAL position. A start/stop panel is to the
right-hand side of the steering wheel. This is
where you start the engines.
6. Press the button labeled START. The Port button
starts the Port engine and the Starboard button
starts the Starboard engine.
SHIFTING TO DRIVE THE BOAT
1. When you are sure that your boat is ready,
check wind, tide, current or other forces that will
affect the way you maneuver your boat.
2. Once your boat is in the clear to operate in the for-
ward motion, move the shifter located at the dash
to the forward detent. You are now in idle forward.
3. Once you are clear of No Wake Zones, move the
shifter forward to your desired speed.
4. Neutral is the center detent.
5. Forward idle is the first detent forward on the
shifter.
6. Full throttle forward is 100% toward the bow on
the shifter.
7. Reverse idle is the first detent backward on the
shifter.
8. Full throttle reverse is 100% toward the stern on
the shifter.
REFER TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
DOCKING AND LEAVING THE DOCKING
AREA
1. To leave the dock, you want to be in DOCKING
mode.
2. The joystick has two buttons: left button A and
right button B.
3. Press and hold button A until it beeps.
4. You are now in DOCKING mode. Remember that
the motion of the joystick will be reflected in the
motion of the boat.
If rough conditions exist, use the boost button on the
joystick. This button runs the engines at a higher
RPM level.
STOPPING THE ENGINES
1. Make sure that your boat is not in motion and is
clear from any potential danger. If in doubt,
anchor the boat or make sure that you are tied
off at the dock.
2. Make sure that the shifter is in the NEUTRAL
position.
3. Press the STOP buttons at the start/stop panel.
4. Enter the cabin DC panel area and shut the key
switches/breakers off.
4-3
WARNING: DO NOT run the engine or genera-
tor in an enclosed area, such as a closed boat
house, as there is the possibility of build-up and
inhalation of carbon monoxide.
Figure 4.2 Master Key Switch