Important Gauges; Tachometer; In 1 Multigauge - Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge Owner's Manual

S
ECTION
10. I G
MPORTANT AUGES
A. T
ACHOMETER
The

tachometer

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.
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IN ULTIGAUGE
O P , W
IL RESSURE
V F
OLTMETER AND
Your yacht is equipped
with a quad gauge unit
which displays, in
analog format, engine
oil pressure, water
temperature, voltage
and respective port and
starboard fuel tank
levels.
F G
UEL AUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
The most accurate reading of
the fuel gauge is at idle
speeds when your boat is in
an approximately level
position. At slow plane, when
your boat is in a bow up
position the gauge will read inaccurately because
the fuel in the tanks travel to the rear of the tanks
44 Sedan Bridge (455 Sedan Bridge)
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ENERAL
T ,
ATER EMPERATURE
G
UEL AUGES
B A
OAT RRANGEMENT
and away from the fuel sending unit. Because gauge
readings are approximate, they should be compared
to the hours of use versus known fuel consumption
(GPH).
V
OLTMETER
The voltmeter gauge indicates
battery bank voltage. Each
engine operating voltage will
range between 12.0 to 16.5
volts when the alternator is
charging. Significantly higher
or lower readings indicate a
battery problem, alternator
,malfunction or heavy battery drain.
O P G
IL RESSURE AUGE
The oil gauge is often the best
indicator of engine problems
or difficulties. Maximum
pressure is controlled by a
preset valve in the oil pump.
Note the reading which this
gauge records after the break-
in-period, as it is the "norm"
which can be used as reference during the life of
the engine. IF A COMPLETE LOSS OF OIL
PRESSURE OCCURS, TURN ENGINE OFF AT
ONCE. Continued running after loss of pressure
will cause engine damage. First, manually check
the oil level. If low oil level is not the cause, consult
your Sea Ray dealer. DO NOT RESTART THE
®
ENGINE UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN
CORRECTED.
Slight fluctuations in gauge readings are not
uncommon during operation and may be due to the
characteristics of the lubricating oil. Greater
fluctuations should be investigated. The cause may
be a clogged oil filter element which should be
replaced with every oil change.
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