Cobalt Digital Inc 1999 190 Owner's Manual page 75

SHOULD WATER TEMPERATURE REACH 180 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, YOUR ENGINE
IS OVERHEATING AND SHOULD BE CHECKED IMMEDIATELY FOR PROBABLE CAUSE.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR BOAT AT NIGHT WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED LIGHTS
OPERATING. (THIS INCLUDES BOW LIGHT AND STERN LIGHT.)
THE MOTOR BOX ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED
WHEN OPENING MANUALLY.
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ROPELLERS
6. Voltmeter - shows the condition of charge in the battery. It only indicates while the
ignition is in the "ON" position. With the engine at idle or not running, it may show
as low as 10 to 12 volts. With the engine running at cruising speeds and above, it
should show 12 to 14 volts.
7. Oil Pressure Gauge - Pressure can vary according to type of engine. It is normal for
a hot engine to have low pressure at idle, (depending on type of oil, pressure may
drop as low as 10 PSI at idle).
Please consult the engine owner's manual supplied with your boat concerning the oil
pressure the engine in your boat should attain.
8. Trim Gauge - Shows the position of the drive unit in reference to the bottom of
the boat.
9. Three Position Exterior Light Switch NAV. position - navigation (running) lights,
bow light and stern light. Center position - off. ANC. position - stern light only.
10. Circuit Breakers - Push to reset if necessary. If the button continues to pop out,
consult your Authorized Cobalt Dealer.
11. 12 VDC Receptacle
12. Horn Button - The horn, itself, is located under the deck.
13. Two Position Switch - Controls equipment as labeled.
14. Motor box electric actuator - Controls motor box electrically. If battery is low or
disconnected, the motor box can be raised manually. Simply grasp the lower
forward edge of the assembly and raise. Use the safety support rods to support the
assembly in the open position.
Note: Side seat must be completely closed for motor box operation.
15. Ignition Key Switch
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ENERAL
Nothing is more important to the proper performance of your boat than the condition of the
propeller(s). Even minor damage (often invisible to the naked eye) can adversely affect the
boat's performance. Common symptoms of damage to propellers are a sudden drop in
RPM, vibration or sudden loss of speed.
A propeller is measured by two dimensions: 1) the diameter; and, 2) the pitch. The
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