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To Enable Keel Offset press SET until the KO icon is
displayed on the screen. The default setting of the unit
is off which is displayed as zero. From the default set-
ting of 0.0, use the DOWN arrow to enter the negative
(-) number to set the unit for depth from the keel. Or,
from the default setting of 0.0, use the UP arrow to enter
the positive (+) number to set the unit for depth from the
waterline.
The available settings are +10 to -10 feet. After your
selection is made, the unit will return to normal opera-
tion after 5 seconds. The “KO” icon should now be vis-
ible as shown in Figure E15.
Figure E15: Keel Offset Icon
Figure E16 depicts a scenario where the KEEL OFF-
SET has been set to -2 feet. The last drawing shows
the return to normal operation with the updated depth
readout.
Figure E16: Keel Offset Scenario
NOTICE
DO NOT depend solely upon the depth sounder
for water depth. It is important to have navigational
charts of the waters in which you are operating.
Do not rely on depth sounder to avoid submerged
objects. Depth sounders provide a relative indica-
tion of water depth only.
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6. Maintenance of HDR600 Depthsounder
If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply
wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh
water. DO NOT USE a chemical glass cleaner on
the lens. Chemicals in the solution may cause crack-
ing in the lens of the unit.
When cleaning the LCD protective lens, use a chamois
and nonabrasive, mild cleaner. Do not wipe while dirt or
grease is on the lens. Be careful to avoid scratching the
lens. Refer to the manufacturer’s literature included in
the owner’s packet for additional information.
I. Gas Vapor Detector
The gas vapor detector is optional equipment on the 298/
328 Vistas. The gauge mounts in the dash. Additional
information can be found in Section I-1H in this manual.
J. Engine Hour Meter
Engine hour meters are optional on all Vista® models
and provide a numeric record of elapsed engine operating
time. This information is important in determining sched-
uled maintenance intervals, ships log data, cruise infor-
mation, etc. The hour meters are located in the engine
compartment on all engines.
K. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and
START. The START position is spring loaded and the
key should be held in this position until the engine starts.
The key will return to the RUN position once released.
Return to
Always turn the key to the OFF position when the engine
Normal
is not running. This will prevent discharging of the batter-
Operation
ies. Additional information on ignition switch operation is
w/ Updated
covered in Section A - Operation of this manual.
Depth Readout
L. Engine Synchronizer Gauge
An engine synchronization gauge is standard on the 298
and 328 dash. It is located between the tachometers on
the dash. This instrument compares the electrical sig-
nals generated by the engines and converts those sig-
nals to a visual meter indication of engine speed differ-
ence. The meter movement responds to changes in
throttle position.
This instrument does not physically synchronize the en-
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