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Owner’s Manual Page 9 Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
K. Alarm System
The.318.Vista
®
.models.have.an.engine.alarm.system.
installed..This.is.an.audible.alarm.that.is.mounted.in.
the.helm.area;.it.is.actuated.by.engine.water.tempera-
ture.and.engine.oil.pressure.senders..The.alarm.will.
sound.in.the.event.of.low.engine.oil.pressure.or.high.
engine.coolant.temperature.
The.engine.alarm.will.sound.during.engine.start-up,..
or.whenever.the.ignition.switch.is.positioned.to.ON.
and.the.engine.is.not.operating..The.alarm.sounds.
under.these.conditions.because.engine.oil.pressure.is.
low;.the.alarm.will.cease.to.sound.as.soon.as.engine.
oil.pressure.rises.to.the.proper.level.
NOTICE
The engine alarm monitors only engine water
temperature and engine oil pressure. Always
maintain a close visual watch on the drive(s),
transmission(s), engine fluid levels, bilge water
level, etc. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s
literature for additional information.
L. Navigational Equipment
Four.Winns.offers.a.navigational.package.as.an.
option..See.Figure.E-7..Please.consult.the.manufac-
turer’s.literature.included.in.the.owner’s.packet.for.
operation.and.maintenance.of.these.navigational.
systems.(if.installed)..
NOTICE
Four Winns does not limit you to this specific
navigational package mentioned above. There
are many navigational systems on the market
today. You may desire to use a different
system based on your needs, personal
preference, and mounting space available.
NOTICE
Four Winns continually strives to improve its
products. Unit specifications, including
standard and optional equipment are
constantly being modified. Equipment
availability is also subject to change. The most
current and accurate information available at
the time of publication is included in this
manual. Some variation in equipment,
description, location, and details can result.
NOTICE
Fuel gauges are not precision instruments.
The reading is relative, and should never
be relied upon as the sole indicator of fuel
availability.
NOTICE
Use only clean, dry fuel of the type and grade
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
The use of incorrect or contaminated fuel
can cause engine malfunction and serious
damage. Refer to Section I - Fuel System
for additional information.
G. Power Trim Gauge
The.318.Vista
®
.models.equipped.with.stern.drives.
have a “power trim gauges.” This gauge provides a
visual.indication.of.the.inward-outward.(trim.angle).
position.of.the.outdrive..There.is.not.a.trailer.travel.
mode.on.the.gauge.
H. Gas Vapor Detector
A.gas.vapor.detector.is.optional.equipment.on.the..
318.Vista
®
..If.equipped,.the.gauge.mounts.in.the.dash..
Additional.information.can.be.found.in.Section..
I-1H.-.Gas.Vapor.Detector.in.this.manual.
I. Engine Hour Meter
Engine.hour.meters.are.standard.on.the.318.Vista
®
.
models.and.provides.a.numeric.record.of.elapsed.
engine.operating.time..This.information.is.important..
in.determining.scheduled.maintenance.intervals,.ships.
log.data,.cruise.information,.etc..The.hour.meter.is.
located.at.the.helm.with.the.tachometer/hour.meter.
combination.gauge..
J. Ignition Switch
The.ignition.switch.has.three.positions:.OFF,.RUN,.
and.START..The.START.position.is.spring.loaded..
and.the.key.should.be.held.in.this.position.until.the.
engine.starts..The.key.will.return.to.the.RUN.position.
once.released..Always.turn.the.key.to.the.OFF.
position.when.the.engine.is.not.running..This.will.
prevent.discharging.of.the.batteries..Additional.
information.on.ignition.switch.operation.is.covered..
in.Section.A.-.Operation.of.this.manual.