Welcraft 232 Coastal, Owner'S Manual

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Oil Pressure Gauge
The oil pressure gauge monitors the engine lubrication
system pressure on boats with 4-cycle engines. The oil
pressure indicated when the engine is new is usually the
reference for normal oil pressure for that engine. A drop
in oil pressure is a possible indication of oil pump
problems, a leak or fuel diluted oil.
Fuel Gauges
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
Refer to the engine or gauge manufacturer owner’s
manual for detailed information on the gauge installed
in your boat.
Voltmeter
The volt meter displays the voltage for the battery and
the charging system. The normal voltage is 11 to 12-
volts with the engines off, and 13 to 14.5 volts with the
engines running.
Engine Tilt/Trim Gauge
The tilt/trim gauge monitors the position of the
outboard engine. The upper range of the gauge
indicates the tilt, which is used for trailering and
shallow water operation. The lower range indicates the
trim position. This is the range used to adjust the hull
angle while operating your boat on plane. Please refer
the engine owner’s manual for more information on the
operation of the outboard power tilt and trim.
Engine Alarms
Most outboards are equipped with an audible alarm
system mounted in the helm area that monitors
selected critical engine systems. The alarm will sound if
one of these systems begins to fail. Refer to the engine
owner’s manual for information on the alarms installed
with your engine.
Fuel Management
Fuel management systems are standard equipment
with some outboard engines. On Yamaha engines, the
fuel management gauge is a multifunction gauge
used to monitor the gallons per hour, miles per
gallon, total gallons used.
If you have a fuel management system installed on
your boat, please refer to the engine or fuel
management manual for detailed information on that
system.
Compass
Your boat is equipped with a binnacle style compass.
To adjust the compass for your area, read the
instructions on “Compass Compensation” given to you
in the literature packet. The compass cannot be
adjusted accurately at the factory as it must be
compensated for the influence of the electrical
equipment and electronics unique to your boat.
Therefore, the compass should be adjusted by a
professional after the electronics and additional
electrical accessories are installed and before
operating the boat.
Instrument Maintenance
Electrical protection for instruments and ignition
circuitry is provided by a set of circuit breakers
located near the main battery switch. The ignition
switches should be sprayed periodically with a
contact cleaner/lubricant. The ignition switches and
all instruments, controls, etc. should be protected
from the weather when not in use. Excessive
exposure can lead to gauge and ignition switch
difficulties.
232 Coastal Helm Station
252 Coastal Helm Station
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