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Trademarks Supra, the Supra Logo, Comp 20, Sunsport 20V, Sunsport 22V, Sunsport 24V, Launch 20, Launch 20SSV, Launch 21V, Launch 22SSV, Launch 24SSV are registered trademarks of Skier’s Choice, Inc. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners.
Supra may discontinue models and equipment eral Supra models. Some information may not which require special attention. Please read them carefully! They may tell you how to avoid 3 —...
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• Drain Plugs (Securely in place?) • Drain Plugs (Securely in place?) • Steering System (Working smoothly and properly?) • Fuel System (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?) • Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded or overpowered?) • Weather Conditions (Safe to go out?) •...
Important Safety Information! Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your you understand all the controls and operating instructions is extremely dangerous. manual. Additional precautions throughout the manual are which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Check with the local authorities for more information. length of the trip. We suggest the following—as a minimum. Your Supra dealer can also assist you with additional recommenda- tions. - An anchor with at least 75 feet of line...
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General Safety Precautions Failure to adhere to these precautions may result - Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must read and understand all operating manuals alcohol or drugs. governing federal, state, and local regulations. system regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or corrosion at least annually.
Skiing Safety around you. Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe - Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other items. the surface. nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running - Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and common skiing courtesy.
Read and note ALL warning plates and labels from bow If your warning decals should become damaged in any way, please contact your Supra Dealer or write to Skier’s Choice, Inc., 1717 Henry G. Lane Street, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 to request replacement warning decals. The decals will be provided free of charge.
Reprinted from “Fishing and Skiing Boats Owner’s Manual” with permission from the NMMA. of these situations. Wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) when boating. Explosion & Fire EXPLOSION/FIRE/ASPHYXIATION HAZARD This can cause asphyxiation or death. • Maintain open ventilation. • Do not use stove for comfort heating. rettes, space heaters and the like can ignite urethane foam.
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Grounding (continued) Basic Guidelines • Inspect damage to hull, propulsion and steering systems. takes priority over getting free. • Determine if tide, wind or current will drive the Leaks • Assign crew to operate manual pumps, if needed. while you manage damage control. Towing PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD hardware and lines.
Person Overboard (continued) the person constantly in sight. • Approach from downwind and move alongside into the wind for pickup. • When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to • As part of your emergency plan, consider what to PFD, keep signal device in PFD, attach emergency stop switch lanyard to yourself).
Visual Distress Signals (continued) • If you are required to have visual distress signals, at least three safety-approved pyrotechnic devices in • Carry three signals for day use and three signals for night use. Some pyrotechnic signals, requirements. • Store pyrotechnic signals in a cool, dry location. An orange or red watertight container prominently marked •...
Basic Boating Rules you encounter another vessel on the water. The rules presented in this manual are condensed and have tor Vehicles (DMV) for a complete set of rules governing the Review and understand all local and state laws. Any time two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-of-way.
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When two power-driven vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel must give-way. If the other vessel is to the port (left) side, maintain your course and direction, provided the other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should.
Break In Period fewer repairs over its lifetime. off to a great start. 1. Avoid running engine at high speeds. 2. Do not carry a heavy load (passengers, gear, etc.). same RPM for a long period of time. BREAK-IN STEPS - For the second hour, do not exceed 3,000 RPM.
Coast Guard Regulations with these regulations. course. Maximum Capacities Supra Boats meet or exceed all safety standards designed for NOTICE: Refer to the Maximum Capacity Sticker on your boat for allowable loading. Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the boat.
1. Check the engine oil level. REFER TO THE BOATMAN’S CHECKLIST OF THIS MANUAL. NOTE: Add-on electrical accessories should never be connected to the ignition terminal or ignition circuit. The correct starting procedure depends upon the type of engine. Please refer to the engine manual before starting.
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Engine Warm-Up Always let engine warm up to normal operating temperature — 28 Throttle Lever sion. The idle position (normally vertical) is the zero throttle position and the neutral position for the transmission. A safety to engage the transmission. To place the transmission into gear, with your hand placed slowly push the lever into forward gear or slowly pull the lever into a speed position.
It is extremely important that the drain plug is always checked in place using a wrench. NOTE: Not all Supra models have center drain plugs. DO NOT start engine until center drain plug is checked and secured in place. DO NOT try to install center drain...
Fuel Precautions owner’s manual for more information. DO NOT use gasoline containing methyl alcohol (metha- nol). Methanol can damage your boat’s fuel system. Gasoline Stabilizer should be added to the fuel tank when the boat is used infrequently or whenever your boat will not be used for two weeks or more.
Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Engine Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temperature, and Battery Voltage are also continuously displayed in a Digital Display located within the Tachometer. DO NOT normal operation of your motor. Exceeding the manufacturer’s suggested RPM may cause damage to the engine.
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Fuel Gauge the fuel tank. This gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remain- NOTICE: DO NOT run the tank to empty. To prevent con- of fuel remaining. correspond to the gauge. motion. NOTICE: Become familiar with engine hourly fuel con- sumption at various speeds and know when to check the fuel gauge.
Information Center structure for presentation to the driver. Display controls, conveniently located to the right of the helm, allow rapid navi- gation of the menu structure to display the desired information. screens, select an item in a list, and store new values. screens.
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While in Instrument System Mode, the display responds to Instrument System Screens. an Instrument System Mode set up screen. When power is applied, the Supra Logo is displayed while the instrument system is initializing and performing self checks. Once the initialization routines are complete, the Info Center returns to the operating mode it was in when the power was removed.
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Info Center Screen Descriptions Main Screen The Main Screen displays digital speed and engine RPM in a large font size. Engine Screen The Engine Screen displays engine oil pressure, engine fuel remaining. Menu screen. Depth - Temperature Screen The Depth — Temperature Screen displays depth of the water and the total engine hours.
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Set Up Procedures (continued) Contrast Adjustment 1. With the Info Center in Instrument System Mode, use Menu screen. the menu. data entry mode. The Contrast is set at 12 at the factory. Lowering desired level. Changes in the contrast take effect immediately, so you can see the effect on the display as you make Unit Selection 1.
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Set Up Procedures (continued) Resetting the Perfect Pass™ System 1. With the Info Center in Instrument System Mode, use Menu screen. the menu. the menu. screen. — 38 Trim Gauge Calibration ger agrees with the physical position of the wake plate at its extremes.
— 42 V-Drive Warning Light The V-Drive transmission in your Supra is equipped with dash. Do not operate your Supra if the warning light remains engine off immediately and check your v-drive oil level and see your dealer. Circuit Breaker Panel side wall nearest the driver’s left knee.
valves have a small toggle switch that can manually override the opening of the valve. The manual toggle switch needs to check to make sure the manual override toggle switch is in clogged the solenoid valve forcing the valve to stay open. If the valve will prevent any water from entering the system.
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45 degree angle. If the engine requires maintenance, open Never open the Motor Box while the boat is moving! Some Supra models DO NOT have mechanical devices to hold the motor box cover in the open position. Please use caution to prevent accidental closing.
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Rad-A-Cage towing tower, please review this section for details on it’s usage, mainte- or implied. in place. To Raise Cage - Lift the tower and swing up the rear legs. Install the four NOTE: Apply a thin coat of anti-seize to the threads of the hand knobs periodically.
Lifting Rings Two lifting rings are located on the transom. Bow Eye when docking. — 50 Ski Platform The transom mounted ski platform allows easy access to and from the water for skiers and swimmers. It is recommended that entries to and exits from the water Shut off the engine when people are on the platform or in the water near the platform.
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Optional Boat Heater water as a heat source. To use the heater, simply turn the heater switch to the selected fan speed. In order for the heater of the features of the heater are the snorkel vents, which can Optional Bimini Tops DO NOT operate the boat above 45 MPH with the bimini top open.
Battery Box Dual Battery Option Hookup Sensitive relay which always monitors the engine starting during a high discharge cycle since it does not get charged Voltage Sensitive Relay comes on. tery. We do not recommend using this position since it NOTE: It is recommended that you fully recharge your batteries using a battery charger periodically or after a session of high discharge (lots of accessories run-...
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Cooler to thoroughly clean the cooler and allow it to dry after each use to prevent mold and mildew. Wakeboard Racks Reverse steps to to go other direction. • Place wakeboard swing arm in the 0 degree position prior to putting the boat in gear. •...
Mooring Cover Use the following procedure when covering the boat: proper height, using set screw on pole(s). This will keep water from gathering in the center, which can damage the cover. 3. Secure all fastening straps around the trailer frame. to the lifting eyes on the stern in accordance with the illustration.
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Optional Stereo Amp that is designed to increase the wattage of the signal going to the speakers while minimizing distortion of this signal. Please may drain the battery to the point where the boat will not ing on the size of the battery. Optional Subwoofer —...
It consists of a stainless steel mesh reattaching the sight cup to the inlet. Optional Walk-Through Curtain Some Supra models offer an optional Walk-through curtain that snaps into the front walk-through to help prevent cool air Optional CD Changer owner’s manual for more information.
Fuel Precautions Sparks while fueling could cause an explosion! Before Fueling: 1. Turn off engine. 2. Turn off all electrical systems. While Fueling: grounding. 2. Fill tank at a slow rate to avoid spills. Fuel Tank specially designed fuel key is provided to open the cap. NOTE: The cap is sealed by a rubber o-ring.
Docking Lights The optional docking lights are designed to help you dock, NOTE: Docking lights are not to be used as running lights at night. USCG regulations mandate that a boat under power after sunset must display a 360 degree white light and a red/green bow light.
Cooling Systems FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM culation cooling system with intake water. This is preferred for lakes and reservoirs with low salt content. If the engine is occasionally operated in salt water, the cooling system should SALT WATER COOLING SYSTEM The optional cooling system for use on salt water is a closed system with a solution of 50% antifreeze and 50% fresh water.
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Transmission Level Check Change Frequency Maintaining Fluid Level while checking level. - Remove transmission dipstick. and lower marks. — 66 V-Drive Fluid Check which is located on top of the V-Drive unit. This unit is located under the center cushion of the rear seat. Pull out the cushion to access the transmission.
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Installation & Precautions if the motor is not running. Because of its important role, Supra recommends using a good rating means that it can provide the cranking Amps needed to start your motor, yet it also has an Amp hour discharge rating so it can handle low electrical drawdown cycle.
(See Washing Instructions). Boat Hull Protection If your Supra is to remain in the water for an extended period, Teak Wood Care your boat’s warranty. Use only the recommended vinyl cleaner as listed on the Vinyl Care Instruction Sheet.
It is extremely important to follow the proper winterizing procedure. The engine must be correctly winterized for safe storage in your climate. This should be done by a professional. Your Supra dealer will know exactly what must be done to ensure the longest possible life for your boat.
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Temporary Hoisting Correct Hoisting Incorrect Hoisting DO NOT use the ski pylon to hoist the boat. Incorrect hoisting may invalidate the warranty on the boat. — 72 Use only a proper sized sling in the designated lifting rings to hoist the boat. NOTE: ing cradle.
Section XIII Technical Information Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced during normal this mixture to ignite and explode if it comes near the vent openings. Sulfuric acid in the battery can cause serious burns if spilled on skin or in eyes. Flush with clear water immediately! 73 —...
Trailer & Towing The trailer supplied with your Supra was designed especially Read the trailer towing section of your vehicle owner’s manual before towing your trailer. grade trailer wiring connector. The standard height from inches. With the trailer attached to the tow vehicle, the trailer should stand approximately level.
Connecting the Trailer When connecting the trailer to your tow vehicle use the fol- NOTICE: the latch may not engage properly. If the latch does not catch, Insert the locking pin into the tongue. Lock pin hole is on the side of the tongue. and re-lock the pin.
Unloading Procedure Make sure that all drain plugs are securely in place. With Bow Eye Hook fastened, retract Boat Buddy Follow the cold start procedure recommended in this manual. After starting the engine, remove Bow Eye Hook. With engine idling, center steering wheel, engage transmission and slowly pull throttle into reverse.
Tandem Axle Some models come standard with a tandem axle trailer and with some it is an option. Second Axle Disc Brakes axles. Be sure to check your local laws. Aluminum Step Plate The optional aluminum step plate gives the trailer a steps.
LED Package The optional LED lighting package replaces the traditional than the traditional lights. NOTE: Vehicles with trailer light monitors may not function properly with LED lights due to the low resistance of the LED lights. Aftermarket resistor packages are available which allow the monitors to work properly.
(2) years from the Original Purchase Date. will repair or replace, at its sole option, any Covered Compo- to the Skier’s Choice factory or to any other Supra authorized - Only the Covered Components that are declared repaired or replaced under this Limited Warranty;...
Company’s production facility. Equipment replaced at an Authorized Supra Facility pursuant to this warranty agreement remains under warranty until the expiration of the Limited Warranty period.
Owner’s Responsibility 1. Before operating your Supra, it is necessary to read and fully understand this Owner’s Manual and all other 4. The owner should keep maintenance records, should it Dealer’s Responsibility 2. The Dealer should deliver a complete owner’s manual...