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together and in the same direction. Doing otherwise can damage the system.
The next middle lever is the port engine throttle, which allows the boat to feed fuel into the engine and operate in motion. Pushing forward on
it will signal the system that fuel should be sent to the port engine. The engines can be run at different levels of throttle.
This system allows greater maneuverability in docking, as well as when the boat is in operation. However, it requires more practice and
skill in order to avoid potential damage to the boat. See Engine Synchronizing Switch in this section of the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
During regular warm-up of the engine, it is possible to temporarily increase the engine RPMs without moving the boat. To accomplish this, set
the shifter to neutral and adjust the throttle as desired. The engine will run with increased RPMs and can be increased or decreased by moving the
lever. Return the throttle to idle before shifting to Forward or Reverse.
This function should be done sparingly. Over-revving the engine for any extended period can cause undue wear and tear on the engine. Avoid
advancing to wide-open-throttle and holding the RPMs at that level.
Speedometer
(All Models)
The speedometer indicates
the forward speed of the boat in
miles per hour (unless the boat
is equipped with a speedometer
that measures kilometers per hour,
which is available in the optional
European package.)
To calibrate the speedometer, you need an ac -
curately measured course of 850 feet and a certified
stopwatch, which is accurate to within one-hundredths
(.01) of a second. (This can be done with GPS, when
equipped.) To calibrate to A.W.S.A. official tournament
rules:
• Approach the course at 36 miles per hour (MPH)
as indicated on the speedometer. Hold the speed
steady and have an observer check the course time
with a stopwatch.
• If the course time is between 15.88 and 16.28 sec -
onds, no adjustments are necessary.
• If the course time is not within that tolerance range,
press up or down on the calibration rocker switch to
adjust the speedometer’s speed interpretation.
Tachometer
(All Models)
On boats not equipped with a multi-function gauge,
a separate tachometer gauge is found. The tachom
-
eter indicates the
engine speed in
crankshaft revolu
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tions per minute
(RPM).
Temperature
Gauge
(All Models)
The temperature gauge indicates the
water temperature inside the engine’s
cooling system as measured in degrees
Fahrenheit. The normal operating tem
-
perature will range from 140 degrees
Fahrenheit to 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
Engines with electronic fuel injection also have a control circuit inside the engine con -
trol module that will cause the engine to run at reduced speeds if the module senses
that the engine is running too hot. If you notice that your speed has reduced during
normal operation, but you have not manually slowed the throttle, monitor your tem
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perature gauge. If the gauge indicates excessive temperatures during operation, slow
down immediately and turn off the engine. This indicates an engine problem that
needs to be checked by the dealer!
Continuing to operate the boat while the temperature is above normal operat-
ing parameters may cause serious damage to your engine. Damage to your
engine resulting from operating the engine in an overheated condition can be
costly to repair. Such damage is not covered by your warranty!
Voltmeter
(All Models)
The voltmeter registers the electrical activity
necessary to operate your boat. If the battery (or
batteries, in boat models requiring two [2]) is low
or non-functional, or if various electrical items on
the boat, such as stereo equipment, are draining
the battery(ies) and impacting the boat’s abil
-
ity to function properly, the voltmeter will likely
be the first gauge to indicate that you have an
electrical problem. The voltmeter cannot tell you
which battery is draining on boats with two (2)
batteries, but rather functions as a general alarm
to alert boaters regarding potential issues. On
boats equipped with two (2) batteries, the alarm
indicates severe drain on the engine starting battery. To determine which battery is the
engine starting battery, read the markings on the battery cables.
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