Speedometer; Temperature Gauge; Oil Pressure Gauge; Voltmeter - Four winns V Series Owner's Manual

B. Speedometer
A speedometer may be available on certain V series
models only. The speedometer is designed to be used
like an automobile speedometer. See Figure E9.
Figure E9: Speedometer
(Representative View - Models May Vary)
Typically on those models that do not offer a speed-
ometer gauge the ability to monitor your speed
becomes available with a GPS/navigational package.
Please refer to the manufacturer's literature for
programming the GPS unit for speed readings. This
information is included in the owner's packet when the
boat is ordered with an available navigation package.
NOTICE
Speedometers/speed indicators are not preci-
sion instru ments. The indications are relative
and should never be used for navigational
purposes or similar critical situa tions alone. Use
other navigation systems in conjunction with the

speedometer.

NOTICE
DO NOT rely on the speedometer/speed
indicator when trying to achieve a "NO WAKE"
condition in a harbor or other enclosed water-
way. Speed ometers are not effective at mea-
suring low opera tional speeds. ALWAYS be
cognizant of the size of your waves your boat is
making and reduce throttle until you are sure
that they will not cause any damage. You are
responsi ble for damage caused by the wake of
your boat.
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
The speedometer is a water pressure sensitive unit. It
has a pick-up (pitot tube) assembly mount ed in the
outdrive assembly and a spee do tube connecting it to
the speedome ter gauge on the dash. Water strikes
the tube inlet and creates positive pres sure. The faster
the boat speed, the greater the pres sure, and the
higher the speed indica tion on the speed ome ter.
C. Temperature Gauge
On certain models the temperature gauge is in the
"Four-in-One" gauge. The temperature gauge moni-
tors the cooling system of the engine. A sudden
increase in the temperature could be a signal of a
blocked cooling passage or a water pump malfunc-
tion.
NOTICE
Operation of an over heat ed en gine can re sult in
en gine sei zure. If an un usu ally high tem pera ture
read ing oc curs, shut the en gine off im me di ately.
D. Oil Pressure Gauge
On certain models the oil pressure gauge is in the
"Four-in-One" gauge. The oil pressure gauge indicates
the pressure in the engine lubrication system. A drop
in oil pres sure is a possible indication of oil pump or
leakage problems.
NOTICE
Operation of an engine with ab normal ly low
oil pressure can lead to engine dam age and
possible seizure. Have the en gine ser viced
immediately upon a reduced oil pressure
indication.
E. Voltmeter
On certain models the voltmeter gauge is in the
"Four-in-One" gauge. The voltmeter monitors battery
condition and thus alternator performance.
F. Fuel Gauge
On certain models the fuel gauge is in the "Four-in-
One" gauge. The fuel gauge displays the level of fuel
that is present in the fuel tank. Refer to Section I - Fuel
System for additional infor mation.
Due to the mechanical nature of the fuel sender, varia-
tions in readings during various speeds of operation
may occur. This system is merely a relative indication
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