Switches - Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual

Chapter 3

SWITCHES

Each electrical circuit on your boat is equipped with a control switch. Some
switches may have an LED indicator for easy ON/OFF identification. Most
switches will have a fuse holder, or circuit breaker adjacent to the switch.
Master Power Switch – Disconnects the boat electrical systems from the
batteries. When not using the boat, keep this switch in the OFF position.
Fuel Gauge Switch – Allows you to check the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank when the navigation lights are OFF or the ignition switch is OFF.
Battery Switch – Connects the battery to the electrical
system. Provides isolation and positive disconnect of
battery to protect against tampering, electrical fire
hazards, and battery rundown. Rotate switch to the
OFF position when the boat is not in use.
Navigation Lights Switch – Controls the running and
anchor lights for night operation. NAV position will turn on
the red and green navigation bow lights, white stern light, and
gauge illumination. ANC position turns on only the white stern light for night
anchoring.
Never operate the boat between sunset and sunrise with the
switch in the anchor light position. Running lights are legally
required to indicate direction and right-of-way at night.
Blower Switch (Stern Drive Only) – Activates the engine box ventilation
blower to remove explosive fumes from the engine and bilge areas.
Bilge Switch – Activates the bilge pump to remove excess water from the
bottom of the boat. Some models are equipped with an automatic bilge
pump setting. Switch to AUTO whenever the boat is in operation, water will
be pumped-out as it enters the bilge and the pump will automatically
shutdown when the bilge is dry.
Be sure to switch the bilge OFF (not AUTO) when the boat is
not in use. Wave action or trailer travel can cause the pump to
drain the battery. Running the pump when the bilge is dry will
damage the pump.
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