2013 Chaparral SSX Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Power steering provides positive steering control while providing the op-
erator with the steering sensitivity and “feel” needed for good steering
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 steer-
ing 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 instructions for pow-
er 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 forward from center
moves the boat forward. Moving the throttle aft moves the boat back-
ward. 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 specifi c 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 opera-
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
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
As the boat owner, you are responsible for making sure you have the re-
quired number of fi re 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 fi xed
fi re 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 fi re extinguisher.
All fi re Extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible location
away from the engine compartment. Everyone on board should know
where the fi re Extinguishers are and how to operate them.
If your fi re extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge, cold or hot weather
may affect the gauge reading. Consult the instruction manual supplied
with the fi re extinguisher to determine the accuracy of the gauge.
WARNING:If system discharges, immediately turn OFF engine
and electrical systems. Extinguish all smoking materials. Do not
open engine compartment. Fresh air supplies oxygen to fi re and
fi re may fl ash back through opening.
tor 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 discusses the importance of proper trim while operat-
ing your boat.
Note: Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for in-
formation concerning maintenance and operation.
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