Owner`s manual

22 KODIAK
1.6 Engine Instrumentation
The helm station is equipped with a set of engine instru-
ments and/or alarms. These instruments allow the pilot to
monitor the engine’s operational conditions. Close obser-
vation of these instruments allows the pilot to operate the
engine at the most efficient level and could save the engine
from serious costly damage. The instrumentation is unique
to the type of outboard motor installed on your Kodiak.
Some or all of the following gauges may be present.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). This speed is
not the boat speed nor necessarily the speed of the propeller. The tachometer may not register zero
with the key in the “OFF” position.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATION RPM OF THE ENGINE.
MAINTAINING MAXIMUM, OR CLOSE TO MAXIMUM RPM FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN
REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the boat in miles per hour.
Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine cooling system. A sudden increase in
the temperature could indicate an obstructed water inlet or an impeller failure.
CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN OVERHEATED ENGINE CAN RESULT IN ENGINE SEI-
ZURE. IF AN UNUSUALLY HIGH TEMPERATURE READING OCCURS, SHUT THE ENGINE
OFF IMMEDIATELY, THEN INVESTIGATE AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Water Pressure Gauge
The water pressure gauge monitors the water pressure in the engine cooling system. Refer to the
engine manufacturer owner’s manual for more information on the cooling system water pressure
requirements for your engine.
DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IF LOW WATER PRESSURE IS INDICATED. THIS COULD
BE AN INDICATION OF A COOLING SYSTEM BLOCKAGE OR AN IMPELLER FAILURE.
IF LOW WATER PRESSURE IS INDICATED, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO INVESTIGATE
AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Instrument Panel
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