Malibu Boats Sportster Series User Manual

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Standard GaugesThe following standard gauges are included on allmodels. It is important for the safe and proper operationof your boat to fully understand these gauges.TachometerLocated top right of the dash panel the tachometerregisters the operating speed of your engine inrevolutions per minute (RPM). This gauge is used toprovide you with information needed to ensure theoperation of the engine is kept within enginemanufacturer’s proper range of operation. Be sure toconsult your engine manual for the correct range ofoperation for your particular model.Do not operate your boat beyond the recommended RPMrange. Doing so could cause irreversible problems, and maynot be covered under your engine warranty.SpeedometerThe speedometer registers speed in miles perhour (MPH). The speedometer system consists ofa thru-hull paddle wheel speed sensor thatrecords water movement, a computer locatedunder the dash that converts the information, ananalog readout on the dash, and the inter-connecting wiring. The speedometers arecalibrated at the factory and will not normallyneed additional adjustment, however, from timeto time it may be necessary to re-calibrate. Thespeedometers can be adjusted using the SPEEDOrocker switch located to the right of the steeringwheel. Please refer to Speedometer Calibrationbelow for the adjustment procedure.2-2Figure 2-5. SpeedometerFigure 2-3. Tachometer/HourmeterFigure 2-4. Speedometer Calibrateand Display Selection Switches