2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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The battery installed in your boat by your Chaparral dealer supplies your
boat with DC current for lights, engine starting, and accessories. When
the engine is running, the alternator supplies the power needed to keep
the batteries charged. Lights and accessories draw power from the bat-
teries.
On/Off Switch with One Battery
OFF Power supplied to automatic bilge pump
ON Power supplied to entire boat
To start engine, place switch to ON position. Power is now supplied to
your boat from the battery. Then start engine. Leave switch in this posi-
tion to fully recharge battery.
Note: If engine is off and you are using boat accessories, you
need to start your engine occasionally to allow engine alternator
to fully recharge battery. Otherwise you may drain battery and
you will not have enough power to start engine.
General Electrical System Information
Electrical wire connections may possibly loosen over time. Chaparral
recommends having your dealer check these connections at least annu-
ally, or if you are having any electrical system problem.
Due to potential
electrical shock hazard, do not attempt this service procedure yourself.
Your dealer is trained to properly diagnose and correct electrical prob-
lems safely.
Lighting
Lighting operates off the 12 volt DC system. Turn lights on or off at the
main electrical panel in the cabin or at the light fi xture. See your Chapar-
ral dealer for information regarding bulb replacement.
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.
