PURSUIT 2670 CUDDY CONSOLE, Owner'S Manual

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2670 CUDDY CONSOLE
RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO THE
MOTOR OR BOAT. IF YOUR BOAT RUNS AGROUND, EVALUATE THE
DAMAGE THEN PROCEED AT LOW SPEED TO THE NEAREST SERVICE
FACILITY AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE INSPECTION MADE BEFORE FUR-
THER USE OF THE CRAFT. A DAMAGED BOAT CAN TAKE ON WATER.
KEEP ALL LIFE SAVING DEVICES CLOSE AT HAND WHILE DRIVING TO
A DOCK AREA. IF THE BOAT CANNOT BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED
FROM THE WATER, THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE BILGE AREA FOR
LEAKS SO THAT THE BOAT DOES NOT SINK WHILE MOORED.
1.6 Engine Instrumentation
The helm station is equipped with a set of engine instruments and/or alarms. These instruments
allow the pilot to monitor the engines’ operational conditions. Close observation of these
instruments allows the pilot to operate the engines at the most efficient level and could save them
from serious costly damage. The instrumentation is unique to the type of outboard motors
installed on your Pursuit. Some or all of the following gauges may be present.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). This speed
is not the boat speed or necessarily the speed of the propeller. The tachometer may not register
zero with the key in the “OFF” position.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATION RPM OF THE EN-
GINE. MAINTAINING MAXIMUM, OR CLOSE TO MAXIMUM RPM FOR EX-
TENDED PERIODS CAN REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the boat in miles per hour. Most speedometers measure
the water pressure against a small hole in a pickup tube located in the engine lower unit or
mounted on the bottom of the transom.
Temperature Warning
The temperature warning indicates the temperature of the engine. A sudden increase in the
temperature could indicate an obstructed water inlet or an impeller failure.
CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN OVERHEATED ENGINE CAN RESULT IN ENGINE
SEIZURE. IF AN UNUSUALLY HIGH TEMPERATURE READING OCCURS, SHUT
THE ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY. THEN INVESTIGATE AND CORRECT THE
PROBLEM.
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