Instrumentation

The instrument panel for Volvo Penta petrol engines is equipped with a tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, 2 fuses, instrument lighting switch and an ignition switch. Instruments, fuses and ignition switch can also be installed separately without an instrument panel. The boat builder’s instrumentation can also be supplemented with extra Volvo Penta instruments, such as: synchronization tachometers, fuel gauge, fresh water gauge, clock, speed log or rudder indicator.

2 1 5 3 1. Tachometer

Shows the rpm of the engine. Multiply this value by 100 for revolutions per minute. Integral "Hours run" meter (only on separately installed instrument). Displays the engine’s operating time in hours and tenths of an hour. Engine speed range: See chapter Operation.

4 7 6 2. Temperature gauge

Indicates the engine coolant temperature. Normal operating temperature is approx. 70-90°C (158 194°F).

3. Oil pressure gauge

Indicates the oil pressure in the engine. Normal operating oil pressure is approx. 150-500 kPa (21-71 psi). At engine idle this is normally lower.

4. Voltmeter

Indicates the charge current from the generator which should normally be approx. 14 V. With the engine stopped the current indicated is that in the starter battery circuit, normally 12 V.

5. Instrument lighting

Switch for instrument lighting.

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II 6. Fuses, 8 A

Fuses for the starter function and system voltage. To change fuses: Press the button and turn anticlockwise.

IMPORTANT Always carry extra fuses on board.

7. Ignition switch

The ignition switch has three positions (these positions are not marked):

0 =The key can be inserted and taken out. I =Operating and running position. System voltage connected II =Starter position (spring-loaded). The starter motor is engaged.

IMPORTANT Read the starting instructions in the chapter Starting the engine. The ignition keys are marked with a key code used when ordering extra keys. Make a note of this key code so that keys can be ordered if the old keys get lost. Keep the code in a safe place where unauthorized persons do not have access to it.