Owner`s manual

2270 CENTER CONSOLE
propeller in each revolution. Always repair or replace a propeller immediately if it has been
damaged. A damaged and therefore out of balance propeller can cause vibration that can be felt
in the boat and could damage the engine gear assembly. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
information on propeller removal and installation.
RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR BOAT. IF YOUR BOAT RUNS
AGROUND, EVALUATE THE DAMAGE THEN PROCEED AT LOW SPEED TO THE NEAR-
EST SERVICE FACILITY AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE INSPECTION MADE BEFORE FUR-
THER USE OF THE CRAFT. A DAMAGED BOAT CAN TAKE ON WATER. KEEP ALL
LIFE SAVING DEVICES CLOSE AT HAND WHILE DRIVING TO A DOCK AREA. IF THE
BOAT CANNOT BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE WATER, THOROUGHLY IN-
SPECT THE BILGE AREA FOR LEAKS SO THAT THE BOAT DOES NOT SINK WHILE
MOORED.
1.6 Engine Instrumentation
The helm station is equipped with a set of engine instruments and/or alarms. These instruments
allow the pilot to monitor the engine’s operational conditions. Close observation 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 motors
installed on your Pursuit. 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 Warning
The temperature warning indicates the temperature of the engine. A sudden increase in the
temperature could indicate an obstructed water inlet or an impeller failure.
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