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CA470
Operation
Instrumentation
The following is a brief explanation of instrumentation typically found
on some boats. The owner/operator should be familiar with all
instruments and their functions on the boat. Because of the large
variety of instrumentation and manufacturers, you should have your
boat dealer explain the particular gauges and normal readings that
will appear on your style gauges.
1 Speedometer: Indicates boat speed.
2 Tachometer: Indicates engine RPM.
3 Oil Pressure Gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure.
4 Battery Meter: Indicates battery voltage.
5 Water Temperature Gauge: Indicates engine operating
temperature.
6 Fuel Gauge: Indicates quantity of fuel in tank.
7 Power Trim Gauge: Indicates drive unit angle (trim up/out and
down/in).
8 Hour Meter: Records engine running time.
9 Bilge Blower Switch: Operates bilge blower (If so equipped - See
“Starting, Shifting and Stopping” procedure).
10Ignition Switch: Allows operator to start and stop engine.