Parker 2014, Owner'S Manual

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gauges and switches
CLOCK
This feature is battery powered and may need to be reset if the battery select switch is turned to the “off’ position.
FUEL GAUGE
This feature indicates the gas tank fuel level. When reading this gauge remember two things: (1) the accuracy of your gauge varies with the
attitude of your boat in the water (trim or list heel), (2) the fuel pickup tube inside the gas tank is not capable of withdrawing all of the fuel from
the tank. For these reasons never operate your boat at extremely low fuel levels.
LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR
This feature indicates when the fuel level in the main fuel tank is becoming low.
OVERHEAT WARNING INDICATOR
This feature indicates when the temperature of the cooling water circulating through the engine is too high. When the temperature exceeds
the recommended operating range indicated by your engine owner’s manual, immediately shut off your engine to prevent damage.
Overheating is often caused by obstruction of your engine’s intake on the lower unit. Check the intake strainer first if you experience trouble.
TRIP METER
This feature indicates the distance traveled since the meter was last set.
OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for information regarding oil level and warning light.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)
Consult your engine owner’s manual for the recommended operating RPM range.
TRIM
In general a boat is started from a stationary position with the engine trimmed in. The engines are “tucked in” to the transom and will tend to
keep the bow down as the boat comes on plane. As speed is increased and running angle reduced, the engines are gradually trimmed out to
maintain a desirable running angle. Keeping the engines trimmed too far in will cause the boat to plow water and possibly “bow steer”, veering
unexpectedly.