Nautique 230 - Manual (Page 88)

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Section 4
• Oil Pressure - Measures the pressure of the engine’s
lubricating oil. Refer to the engine manual for normal
operating pressure. Many serious engine problems are
reflected on oil pressure gauge readings. If the pressure is
lower than the manufacturer’s specification, immediately
turn OFF the engine. Contact your Nautique dealer to
correct the problem before operating the engine.
• Tachometer/Hour Meter - Registers engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Use the tachometer to keep
the engine within the proper operating range. Consult the
engine manual for the proper RPM operating range of your
engine. The hour meter LCD display registers accumulated
engine operating time. Time will not be logged unless the
ignition switch is on and the engine is running. Use the hour
meter to keep accurate logs for scheduled maintenance.
• Speedometer - Your Nautique is equipped with a precision
speedometer by Faria. This gauge registers forward speed in
miles per hour (optional kilometers per hour). The
speedometer is equipped with an adjustment knob to
calibrate speedometer accuracy. You can also use this gauge
to monitor fuel consumption and propeller performance.
• Engine Warning Light - Indicates high engine temperature. If
light illuminates, stop engine and investigate for cause.
• V-Drive Warning Light - Indicates low oil pressure in V-Drive.
If light illuminates when the engine is in gear and above
1200 rpm, stop engine and check V-Drive oil level.
Control Switches
Each electrical circuit on your boat is equipped with a control
switch. The switches have an indicator light for easy ON/OFF
identification. All switches are protected by circuit breakers.
Belly, Port, Starboard Ballast
These buttons fill and drain the ballast tank designated to the
switch. Ballast tanks are an option on most Nautique boats. A full
description of how these buttons function is discussed in Section 4,
Ballast Tank Control Switches
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