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6) Bilge Pump Switch
1. Bilge pump switch
A 2-position OFF/bilge switch.
Turn to bilge position when a manual
operation is required (after cleaning,
storage, etc.).
Turn it to OFF when finished.
CAUTION: Do not operate for pro-
longed time if the bilge is dry, bat-
tery drainage will occur.
The bilge pump may be operated with-
out the safety lanyard on its switch.
CAUTION: Ensure to always turn
pump OFF when bilge is dry or be-
fore operating the engine above
idle. Bilge pump will then switch to
automatic mode.
Automatic Bilge Pump
An automatic bilge pump will evacuate
water from the bilge. A water sensor
detects the water which activates the
pump. After the water is pumped out,
the pump shuts-off automatically. This
automatic mode is working at all
times: with/without safety lanyard on
DESS post and with/without engine
running.
CAUTION: When the main battery
cut-off switch is turned OFF while
craft is moored, the bilge pump will
start if water comes up in the bilge.
7) Bilge Air Blower Switch
1. Bilge blower switch
A 2-position OFF/blower switch. When
turned on, the blower ventilates the en-
gine compartment.
Using the bilge blower for a prolonged
time when the engine is not running
will discharge the battery.
Blower should be turned off during
boat operation.
8) Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge
Located in dashboard, the analog gauge
continuously indicates the amount of
fuel in fuel tank when engine is running.
The gauge is illuminated whenever the
navigation lights are used.
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WARNING
Always use blower for a minimum
of 5 minutes prior to engine start-
ing then, turn it OFF above idle
speed. Use of the bilge blower
should never replace “smelling”
for gasoline vapors.
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