Chapter 3 N40469 Control panel overview The main control panel for single and twin engine installations is shown in figure 1. The switches are protected from the entry of water, but if the control panel is in an exposed location, it should be protected by a cover when not in use. Below is a description of the instruments and switches on the main panel. 1. Tachometer - indicates the engine speed. 2. Engine hours/fault code display - displays accumulated hours and fault codes. 3. Warning light 4. Oil pressure gauge - indicates the lubricating oil pressure of the engine. 5. Warning light - low oil pressure. 6. Water temperature gauge - indicate high coolant Figure 1 temperature. 7.
Warning light - high water temperature. 8. Warning lamp - indicates a fault signal. 9. Diagnostic lamp - indicates active diagnostics codes. 10. Engine crank - turns the engine over. 11. Voltage gauge - indicates the condition of the batteries and the alternator. 12. Warning light - high voltage. 13. Keyswitch on/off - energises the panel. 14. Engine stop switch - stops the engine. 15. Panel illumination - ten positions of brightness. 16. Warning lamp - overspeed. Caution: If the audible warning device operates, the warning light(s) on the relevant main panel will indicate the engine affected. Reduce the speed of the engine affected to idle and, if necessary, stop the engine. Page 10