Malibu Boats Boat User Manual

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Figure 2-6. Dash GaugesEngine TemperatureThe temperature gauge is located at the lower center left bottom panel of the dash display.The temperature gauge indicates the temperature of the water/coolant inside the engine.The proper operating range for your engine is between 140 – 185º F. All engines areequipped with an engine control module that will cause the engine to run at reducedspeeds (power reduction mode) if the engine is running above recommended operationtemperatures. If you notice that your speed has reduced during normal running operationwithout reducing the throttle, monitor your temperature gauge. If your temperature gaugeindicates excessive temperatures, slow down immediately and turn off engine. Continuingto operate the boat while the temperature is above normal operating parameters maycause serious damage to your engine.FuelThe fuel gauge is located at the lower center right bottom panel of the dash display. Thefuel gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when theignition is in the “On” position. Although your fuel tank will still have some fuelremaining even though the gauge reads empty, it is recommended that the tank be filledwhen the gauges indicates 1/4 full.Do not top off tank.Note: It is not uncommon during operation of your boat for the fuel gauge to registerslightly different amounts than what is actually in the tank. This is normal operation anddoes not indicate a problem. The fuel gauge will read most accurate when sitting still incalm water.!WARNING2-4