Chaparral 2012 H2O Series, Руководство владельца/оператора

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The trim gauge indicates the angle of the engine outdrive. This
gauge will assist in the planning and overall performance of
your boat.
Depth Finder
The optional depth finder measures the depth of the water from the
bottom of your boat. See the manufacturer’s instruction manual
for details about proper operation and maintenance.
Compass
The optional compass indicates the direction or heading in which
your boat is traveling. Have the compass calibrated by an experi-
enced technician. See the manufacturer’s instruction manual for
details about proper operation and maintenance.
STEERING
Other than the common sense and good judgment of the operator,
the steering system is the most important safety system on your
boat. Factors requiring operator attention for safe steering include
engine torque, trim tabs settings, waves and speed.
Power steering provides positive steering control while providing the
operator with the steering sensitivity and “feel” needed for good steer-
ing control. An enclosed cable system connects the steering wheel to
the stern drive. Check cables regularly and tighten them as needed.
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 maintenance 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: DRIVE MUST BE IN UNTRIMMED POSITION TO START
THE ENGINE.
Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for infor-
mation concerning maintenance and operation.
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CAUTION:
Compass reading may be erroneous if compensator
is not properly adjusted. Always make a deviation table and use
it when navigating with compass.