2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Rough running cont.
5. Clogged fuel fi lter
6. Contaminated fuel
7. Kinked or clogged fuel lines, or fuel tank
vent line
8. Flame arrestor plugged with foreign
material; or air intake hose obstructed
5. Replace fuel fi lter.
6. Inspect fuel for water or or other
contaminants. If contaminated,drain tank
and fl ush with fresh fuel.
7. use compressed air, at not more than 20
psi, to blow-out obstruction. Replace line if
kinked.
8. Clean fl ame arrestor and check hose.
Engine overheating
1. Bad sending or receiving unit
2. Loose wiring connections at sending or
receiving unit
3. Worn or broken impeller in sea water pump
4. Clogged oil cooler
5. Exhaust lines plugged
6. Ignition timing late
7. Choke valve stuck closed (carb only)
8. Collapsed water pump suction hose
9. Loose or worn belts
10. Restricted water intake
1. Replace unit(s).
2. Tighten all connections.
3. Replace impeller.
4. Remove obstruction.
5. Remove obstruction.
6. Time engine.
7. Free choke valve movement.
8. Install new hose.
9. Adjust or replace belts as required.
10. Clean water intake.
Sludge in oil
1. Infrequent oil changes
2. Dirty oil fi lter
3. Water in oil
1. Drain and refi ll with proper grade and
viscosity oil.
2. Replace oil fi lter.
3. Drain and refi ll. If trouble persists, check
for cracked block, or defective head gasket
and cracked head.
WARNING
: Wear protective eye wear
when performing compressed air cleaning
.
