Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Owner'S Manual

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2020 Malibu Boats LLC • Owner’s Manual • Page 91
Functionality is explained
in this section. Additional
information about certain
aspects of the controls is
also discussed in further
detail in other sections
of the Owner’s Manual.
Be sure to read the entire
manual before attempting
to operate the controls.
Gauges
The instrument panel features two (2) five-inch (5”) gauges, which provide
real-time information about important
drive train functions. The top of the left
gauge is the speedometer, which shows
the boat’s speed as determined by the
paddlewheel under the hull. The speed
reads in miles per hour (mph).
The lower left of the gauge is
the engine temperature reading. If the
temperature sensor notes a reading
above the programmed, acceptable level
an alarm will sound. More information about alarms follows in this section of
the Owner’s Manual.
The lower right of the gauge is the engine oil pressure reading. If the oil
pressure sensor notes a reading above the programmed, acceptable level an
alarm will sound. More information about alarms follows in this section of the
Owner’s Manual.
The right side gauge is the
tachometer/voltage/fuel level display.
The tachometer, which is the
upper half of the gauge, shows the
engine revolutions per minute (rpm)
numerically-times-1,000.
The lower left portion of the gauge
shows the electrical voltage at the
alternator output. The desired range
during engine operation is above 13.5 volts. See the battery information that
follows in this section of the Owner’s Manual for additional details regarding
the proper charging and battery switch designation.
The lower right side of the gauge shows the approximate level of the
fuel in the fuel tank. Note that movement of the boat can affect the reading,
especially as fuel levels lower. Be certain to read the Fueling information in
the Get Ready section of this Owner’s Manual before operating the boat for
important information.