Mercury 2.8 EI 200, Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE
SECTION 2
Page 14 CMD-4081877 / 90-865861040 MARCH 2004
CE479 and CD860
ENGINE MONITORING FEATURES
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a b c d e
n
f
Typical
a - Malfunction indicator lamp
b - Water-in-fuel warning lamp, if equipped
c - Coolant temperature warning lamp
d - Oil pressure warning lamp
e - Charge indicator lamp
f - Preheat indicator lamp
The appropriate lamp functions as follows:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - additional lamp indicates when a problem exists, or
a malfunction has occurred, that requires service.
Water-In-Fuel Warning Lamp, if equipped - indicates water is present in fuel filter and that
fuel filter requires service.
Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp - indicates excessive engine coolant temperature
if lamp illuminates while engine is running, or transmission fluid temperature is too high
Refer to the following note.
NOTE: The audio warning alarms are wired in a parallel circuit. If an alarm sounds while the
engine is operating, quickly observe the coolant temperature gauge. If coolant temperature
gauge reading is normal this may be an indication of excessive transmission temperature.
The cause should be determined and corrected.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp - indicates low engine oil pressure if lamp illuminates while
engine is operating.
Charge Indicator Lamp - indicates a problem with charging system if lamp illuminates
while engine is operating. Lamp will be on when key switch is in RUN and engine is not
operating. When engine starts, light should go off.
Preheat Indicator Lamp - indicates when the glow plugs, if equipped, are preheating the
combustion chambers. When the engine is cold the timed preheat period begins when the
key switch is turned to RUN. The light stays on until the preheat period is complete. The
engine can be started only after the light goes out.