2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Recommended settings are as follows:
1. When boat is not in use or power is not required,
turn the switch to OFF. The only power supplied at
this setting is the automatic bilge pump, optional
corrosion protection system and stereo memory,
and the trim pump on some models.
2. To start the engine, place switch in Number 1 po-
sition. With this setting, power will now be supplied
to your boat from the Number 1 battery. This will al-
low the engine alternator to charge both batteries.
3. For auxiliary power with engine off, place the
switch in the Number 2 position. Power will now be
supplied to your boat from the Number 2 battery.
Note: Chaparral does not recommend leaving
the switch in the ALL position when the engine
is off. This will drain both batteries and you will not have a starting
battery.
4. If one battery is low, you still have the option of
starting the engine from the other battery.
Example 1: If the Number 1 battery is low, place the
switch in the Number 2 position. Then start the en-
gine. Place switch in Number 1 position. This will al-
low the engine alternator to recharge both batteries.
Battery Selector Switch
Some models have a battery selector switch as optional equipment. If
your boat has a battery selector switch, you will fi nd it in the engine com-
partment or stern area of the boat. Leave switch on while motor is running
or damage will occur to the alternator.
On/Off Switch with One Battery
OFF Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, optional corrosion pro-
tection system, stereo memory, and the trim pump on some models.
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 position 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.
Single Selector Switch with Two Batteries
A selector switch with two batteries is optional on some models. Leave
switch on while motor is running or damage will occur to alternator.
This battery selector switch has four positions:
OFF Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, optional corrosion pro-
tection system, stereo memory, and the trim pump on some models.
1. Use only Number 1 battery
ALL Use Number 1 and Number 2 batteries
2. Use only Number 2 battery
