Instrumentation; Remote Controls - Crusader 5.0L MPI Instruction Manual

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40
0
80
OIL
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16
VOLT
IGNITION SWITCHES

INSTRUMENTATION

Boat manufacturers install many different types of
instrumentation on boats. Become familiar with the
instrumentation on your boat and be aware of abnormal
operating conditions. Refer to Figure 5-1, the following
is a brief explanation of typical instrumentation found on
most boats:
1. Tachometer - indicates the engine RPM
(revolutions per minute)
2. Engine Synchronizer/Cruise Control Panel (twin
engines only)
3. Water Temperature Gauge - indicates the engine
coolant temperature
4. Oil Pressure Gauge - indicates the engine oil
pressure
5. Voltmeter - indicates the battery voltage and
charging system voltage
6. Hour Meter - indicates the engine operating time
7. Fuel Level Gauge - indicates the fuel tank level
8. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Check
Engine Lamp - indicates a problem with the
engine control system
Sync
20 30
10
40
0
50
Cruise
60
TACH
170
100
200
TEMP
4 3
CHECK
ENGINE
5 8
Figure 5-1 Typical Instrument Panel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - 5
2
Cruise
ON Set (+)/Res
PORT STBD
SLOW SLOW
Sync/
Speed Speed
SYNC
OFF Cancel (-)
HOURS
6
1/2
E
F
FUEL
7

REMOTE CONTROLS

Your boat may be equipped with one of many different
types of remote controls available. Ask you dealer for a
description and/or demonstration of the particular type
installed on your boat.
Never shift transmission into or out of gear unless
throttle is at the idle position. Shifting transmission
above 1000 RPM can severely damage boat,
transmission and engine.
SHIFT
CONTROL
IGNITION
SWITCH
L510001-13
20 30
10
40
0
50
60
TACH
170 40
0
100
200
TEMP
CHECK
13
ENGINE
10
BILGE BLOWER
SWITCH
IGNITION FUSES
F
CAUTION
THROTTLE
CONTROL
Sync Cruise
20 30 20 30
10 40 ON Set (+)/Res 10 40
0 PORT STBD 0
50 Sync/ 50
SLOW Speed SLOW Speed
Cruise
60 60
OFF Cancel (-)
TACH SYNC
TACH
40 170 170 40
0 0
100 200 100 200
80 80
OIL TEMP TEMP OIL
HOURS
CHECK CHECK
13
13 1/2
ENGINE 10
10 16 ENGINE E F 16
VOLT FUEL VOLT
F F
"CHECK
ENGINE"
LIGHTS
BILGE
BLOWER
SWITCH
Figure 5-2 Typical Dash Layout
80
OIL
16
VOLT
F
IGNITION
FUSES
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