Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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SUN SPORT
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FORMULA
Knowing the controls and indicators on your boat
is essential for safe and proper operation.
GAUGES
Each engine has its own set of gauges. On dual
engine boats, the port set of gauges is for
monitoring operation of the port engine. The
starboard set is for monitoring operation of the
starboard engine. The gauges are illuminated for
night operation.
On occasion, a small fluctuation in a gauge
reading is not unusual. If an instrument reading is
outside the normal or recommended ranges,
determine the cause or see your Formula dealer.
Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for
normal recommended ranges.
Tachometer
—Registers engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Use this gauge to
keep the engine within the proper operating
range.
An hour meter is incorporated in the tachometer.
The hour meter accumulates engine operating
time, and is activated when the ignition switch is
ON. Consult your propulsion unit operator’s
manual for the proper RPM operating range for
your engines.
Tachometer
Figure 4-1
Speedometer
—Registers forward speed in miles
per hour. Use this gauge to monitor fuel
consumption and propeller performance. Since its
input is received from a water pressure hose,
accuracy is only approximate.
Fuel Level Gauge
—
Measures approximate
level of fuel in a fuel tank.
The ignition switch must
be in the RUN position to
activate the gauge. Since
the accuracy of your
gauge varies with the
attitude of your Formula
boat (trim and list), and
the fuel pick-up tube
cannot withdraw all fuel out of the tank, please
observe the One Third Rule. Use one third of your
fuel to go out, one third to come back and one
third as a reserve.
Speedometer
Figure 4-2
15
20
25
35
40
50
45
MPH
KPH
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
30
Fuel Level Gauge
Figure 4-3
FOR071
KC-0710
KC-0720
KC-0720
Section 4
Controls and Indicators
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FUEL
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