Mercury TowSport Inboards, Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE
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Instrumentation
The following is a brief explanation of the instrumentation typically found on some boats.
The owner/operator should be familiar with all instruments and their functions. Because of
the large variety of instrumentation and manufacturers, you should have your boat dealer
explain the particular gauges and normal readings for your boat.
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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. Hour Meter: Records engine running time.
8. Bilge Blower Switch: Operates bilge blower.
9. Ignition Switch: Allows operator to start and stop engine.
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SMARTCRAFT PRODUCT
A Mercury SmartCraft System instrument package can be purchased for this product. A few
of the functions the instrument package will display are engine rpm, coolant temperature,
water pressure, battery voltage, fuel consumption and engine operating hours.
The SmartCraft Instrument package will also aid in Engine Guardian diagnostics. The
SmartCraft Instrument package will display critical engine alarm data and potential
problems.
Refer to the Mercury SmartCraft Operator’s Supplement (90-10229021) for the warning
functions monitored and basic operation of the SmartCraft Instrument package.