User Manual

9. GAUGES
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Disconnect the battery before starting the installation of any electrical gauge.
Use the appropriate size fuse to protect electrical circuits.
Be careful to avoid touching wrenches or other tools to the metal frames because short circuits June be
If electrical wire is added, make sure it is the proper gauge and color for the circuit.
SERVICE RULES
Before drilling holes for any gauge, verify that there are no wires or other obstructions behind the area that
is to be drilled.
Always use masking tape on a fiberglass surface before drilling to minimize possible cracking of the
surface.
Remove rubber covering from the dash panel before doing any cutting to keep it from tearing.
When mounting gauges, do not overtighten nuts. You June crack the gauge housing or the mounting
panel. Tighten the nuts until the gauge can no longer be rotated by hand in the dash panel.
Before reconnecting the battery and starting the outboard, double check all electrical connections are tight
and correct. Make sure that wires are not rubbing
on any surface that could cause electrical shorts.
Make sure that wires and wire harnesses are provided with grommets around sharp edges to protect
against rubbing.
Make sure wires and wire harnesses have the proper amount of slack. Use wire ties or bands to secure
wires or wire harnesses to keep them from sagging too much.
Always check electrical connectors for proper connection. Make sure rubber covers are properly installed
around connectors.
caused, resulting in sparks, fire damage or electrical component damage.
Date of Issue: June 2003
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