Pro-Line Boats 24 Walkarounds Owner's Manual page 9

Periodically check the fluid level and fill if necessary. Beware of adding to much fluid especially if
the ambient temperature is cold because subsequent expansion
could cause leaking or damage to your system (refer to manual in packet). Every 24 hours of
operation check all nuts, caps, and hose fittings for tightness. Check that the hoses are not chafing,
or kinking on sharp corners. Also check that hose ends are not damaged or distorted by the clamps.
The fluid should be changed yearly under normal conditions, twice yearly for heavy use. Lubricate
and maintain in accordance with manufactures manual.
If your steering does not operate properly first check for; drive entanglements, fluid level, hoses /
fittings for leaks, and / or air in the system.
Instruments
Your Pro-Line's instrumentation will vary from model to model and engine to engine, therefore the
following descriptions are general; refer to your engine manual for specifics.
Fuel Gauge
Differences in temperature, loading, speed and trim will affect the actual accuracy of this gauge in
service. It is important to verify the fuel flow in gal./hr. for your boat and make note of your gauge
position with respect to time for different RPM settings. No gauge can give 100% accuracy. If you
notice unusually high or low fuel consumption, investigate to see if the engine is using more fuel
than normal.
Water Temperature
The water temperature gauge indicates the internal water temperature of your engine. Your engine
is equipped with a thermostat to quickly bring the engine up to its optimum operating temperature
range of 150 to 170 degrees f. All outboard engines are also equipped with an audio alarm system
indicating an overheat condition. If the gauge or alarm indicates an overheat condition,
immediately shut the engine off, lift the drive and inspect water intakes for obstructions such as
aquatic vegetation or mud. After finding the source of the overheating, restart engine and confirm
water flow, if water does not flow within five seconds shut the engine off.
Volt
The volt meter indicates battery voltage; normal reading is between 12 to 15.5 volts. A low reading
indicates to heavy of a load or a dysfunction in the charging system. Too high of a voltage indicates
a fault of the charging circuitry and continued operation will damage the battery.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the revolutions per minute (RPM) of your engine. Do not operate the
engine beyond the limits stated in your engine manual. Abnormally low tach. readings (for a given
throttle setting) indicates loss of power, or a prop entangled with weeds or trash; check the prop
first. A reading higher than normal indicates a ventilating or cavitating prop, or prop/ drive damage.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of your boat in miles per hour (MPH).
The gauge operates by sensing water impact pressure from the pitot tube mounted on the transom.
(or integrated into the lower drive unit of the motor). If the gauge fails to give a reading, suspect a
blocked pickup.
Trim
The trim gauge indicates the in (down) and out (up) position of the drive unit in relation to the hull.
(see Trimming your boat p.27,28 )