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This manually-controlled control panel is equipped with a key switch and an
RPM
gauge with an ELAPSED
TIME
meter which measures the engine's running time
in
HOURS and in
1'10
hours. The panel also includes
a
water
temperature gauge which indicates water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
(WATER·
F),
an
on
pressure gauge which measures the engine's
on
pressure in pounds
per
square inch (OIL PSI), and a DC
control circuit voltage gauge which measures the system's voltage (VOLTS). All gauges are illuminated
when
the key switch is tumed ON and remain Diuminated while the engine is in operation. The panel also contains
two
rubber-booted push buttons, one
for
PREHEAT and one for START.
1. Key Switch: The Key Switch provides power only
to
the instrument cluster.
Be
aware that the key switch
does not shutdown the engine when the key is
tumed
OFF. Refer
to
the "STOPPING PROCEDURE"
section
of
this manual.
2. PREHEAT: The
PREHEAT button energizes the alternator's exciter, the engine's glow plugs, and bypas-
sesthe
engine's protective oil pressure switch. In addition, this button energizes the START button.
3.
SIABI:
The START button, when pressed, energizes the starter's solenoid which cranks the engine.
This button will not operate electrically unless the
PREHEAT button is pressed and held at the same
time. .
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WESTERBEKE
Engines & Generators
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