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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.
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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.
