Chaparral SSX-236, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual, Page: 55 / 120

Note: Your boat has a mechanical steering system. Refer to the
steering manufacturer’s owner’s manual found in your Owner’s
Packet, for detailed information regarding use, care and mainte-
nance of the steering system.
Note: Refer to the engine manufacturer’s information found in
your Owner’s Packet for use, care and maintenance instruc-
tions for power steering units installed on their motors.
THROTTLE
The throttle controls the boat’s speed and the direction the boat
travels. If the throttle is in its center neutral position, the boat will not
move forward or aft with the engine running. Moving the throttle for-
ward from center moves the boat forward. Moving the throttle aft
moves the boat backward. The speed at which the boat moves is
directly related to how far the operator pushes the throttle.
Note: The throttle must be in its center neutral position before
the engine will start. See your engine manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for specific starting instructions.
POWER TRIM
The power trim system allows the operator to raise and lower the
stern drive to adjust the drive angle while underway. It also allows
the operator to raise and lower the drive for trailering, beaching, and
operation in shallow water. Control your trim setting with the trim
switch on the control handle. Section 5 includes information on the
importance of proper trim while operating the boat.
Note: Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
information concerning maintenance and operation.
Note: Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
information concerning maintenance and operation.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
As the boat owner, you are responsible for making sure you have
the required number of fire Extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers must
be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Boats longer than 26 feet and shorter than 40 feet: Two Type B-1 or
at least one Type B-2 portable hand Extinguishers. If your boat has
a fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard,
one Type B-1 extinguisher is required.
Boats longer than 16 feet and shorter than 26 feet: At least one
portable hand Type B-1 fire extinguisher.
All fire Extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible loca-
tion away from the engine compartment. Everyone on board should
know where the fire Extinguishers are and how to operate them.
If your fire extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge, cold or hot
weather may affect the gauge reading. Consult the instruction man-
ual supplied with the fire extinguisher to determine the accuracy of
the gauge.
4-3
CAUTION: Acceleration at full throttle is not recommended until
after the engine “break-in period.” This break-in period also
coincides with the engine 20-hour checkup.
WARNING
IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT OPEN ENGINE
BOX OR COMPARTMENT. SHUT DOWN ENGINE,
GENERATOR, AND BLOWERS, CONTINUOUSLY
DISCHARGE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF AGENT
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THROUGH
PORT IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BOX