Sea Ray 225 Weekender, Owner'S Manual

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225 Weekender
®
2.11
S
ECTION
2 • G
ENERAL
B
OAT
A
RRANGEMENT
I
GNITION
S
HUTDOWN
S
WITCH
(F
IG
. 2.11.1)
SHUTDOWN SWITCH
LANYARD AND CLIP
an ignition shutdown switch, rests with the operator
or owner.
When the switch is used, the operator must securely
clip the lanyard to their belt or clothing so that if the
operator falls overboard or into the boat, the switch
is activated and the engine shuts down.
To reset the ignition shutdown switch after it has
been activated, simply reinstall the switch clip above
the shutoff switch and flip the switch to the UP
position.
G. E
NGINE
A
LARM
S
YSTEM
(O
NLY ON
C
ERTAIN
E
NGINES
)
The engine Operator’s Manual will tell you if your
engine is equipped with an audible alarm and how
to use it.
The alarm indicates a problem with engine water
temperature, oil pressure and/or stern drive oil level.
T
ACHOMETER WITH
H
OURMETER
(F
IG
. 2.11.2)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
RPM
X1000
0 0 0 0 0
HOURS
Always check oil pressure and water gauges while
moving, even if your engine has an alarm.
Shut down engine immediately if gauges are not in
normal ranges, or alarm sounds.
Do not restart engine until problems are corrected.
! CAUTION
11. I
MPORTANT
G
AUGES
A. T
ACHOMETER AND
H
OUR
M
ETER
The tachometer (Figure 2.11.1) indicates the
revolutions per minute (RPM) of the engine. (It does
not indicate the speed of the boat.) Your Engine
Operator’s Manual indicates the maximum full
throttle RPM at which your engine should operate.
This must not be exceeded or serious engine
damage will occur. The tachometer should also be
used to determine the most comfortable and
economical cruising RPM.
The hourmeters measure cumulative hours of
operating time. The hourmeter should be used to
keep a careful log of engine maintenance as well
as performance data and fuel consumption. Do not
leave ignition key ON with the engines off, as this
will increase the engine hours on the hourmeter.
B. O
IL
P
RESSURE
, W
ATER
T
EMPERATURE
, V
OLTMETER AND
F
UEL
G
AUGES
These gauges function on your boat the same way
they do on your car or truck. You must continually
check these gauges visually to make certain there
are no engine system problems even if your boat
engine has an alarm system.