TR03065/L/jc fresh owner manual - Triton Boats - …

1 FreshwaterSystems Manual15 Bluegrass DriveAshland City, TN 37015615-792-6767 FAX your nearest Triton dealer, dial1-888-8-TRITONThis book is to remain in boat at all timesPanel Switches andGaugesYour Triton boat is equippedwith a number of switches and gaugesthat have been positioned in locationseasy to see and access. Carefulattention has been used in selectingquality switches and instruments thatwill provide years of reliability withnormal use. Most switches are eitherwater resistant or water proofdepending on the type and instruments have fog resistantlenses that utilize an emulsion on thedomes to aid in condensing water andminimizing the likelihood of fogging. Itis possible, however, in certaintemperature and humidity conditions,to have fogging of an instrument.

2 Inthis situation, warming temperatures,increased airflow, positioning in thesun, along with removal of a boatcover that may be present, will help torelieve the lens of fog. The moistureshould not affect the functioning of thegauge. As a final note, Triton Boatswarrants switches and gauges fromdefects in workmanship or materialsfor a period of 3 years from the firstdate of Tachometer: Indicates enginespeed in revolutions per minute (rpm)multiplied by 100. Note that differentengines have different operatingranges and different maximumrecommended rpm ranges. Refer toyour specific engine owner s manualfor information regarding your engine soperating range and maximum rpm s is dictated by the typeand pitch of the propeller used.

3 Usinga propeller of a higher pitch will reducethe maximum rpm, while a propeller ofless pitch will allow the engine to turnmore rpm s at Voltmeter Gauge:Many modelshave a voltmeter as part of theinstrumentation package. This gaugeindicates the level of the main batteryused to start the outboard on the ignition switch and, ifpresent, the main power switch. Thisgauge should read 12-13 volts innormal situations with a fully chargedbattery. A reading below 11 indicatesa weak battery which may not start theoutboard :Many newer engines withinternal computer components mayactually turn over with a weak battery,but will not allow the engine to actuallystart unless there is sufficient voltagepresent to drive the electrical the engine is running, areading of 13-15 volts is over 15 volts may indicatealternator problems.

4 Low or fluctuationreadings may indicate looseconnections, malfunctioning alternator,overly heavy load on the electricalsystem, or a dead Gauge:Indicates approximatelevel of fuel in the boat s fuel Freshwater Systems ManualPanel switches and gauges,Tachometer, Voltmeter Gauge, Fuel Gauge,Speedometer, Water Pressure, Trim GaugePages 1-3 Switches,Power Switch, Bilge Pump, Courtesy Lights, Navigation/AnchorLights, Accy Switch, Bow Panels Pages 3 Classic Edition Switch PanelsPages 4 Livewell Systems,Livewell, Recirculation, Pumpout, manual Vs. TimedAeration, Max Air Venturi, Pro Air Max (opt)Pages 4-7 Steering Systems,Mechanical Steering, Hydraulic SteeringPages 7-9 Maintenance Pages 9 Electrical System Pages 9 ElectronicsPages 9-10 Trolling MotorPages 10 Trolling Motor Circuit BreakersPages 10-11 Battery Chargers Pages 11 Mounting Trolling MotorsPages 11 Engine Alarms SystemsPages 12 AlternatorsPages 12 Installing Accessories To FiberglassPages 12 Engine Shut Off SwitchPages 13 Wiring Schematics Pages 13 Vinyl CarePages 13 Installing and use of ski tow barPages 13189/205 Multispecies Fuel System Pages 14X Series optional Bassmaster Classic Dash Pages 15Tr-19 thru 22 Dash, Tr-19 thru 21 Ignition Panel.

5 Tr-19 thru 22 T/W PanelPages 16Tr-186/190FS Dash,186/Walleye/190F/S T/M Panel Pages 17175/185 Entry Level Dash & BGA Bow PanelPages 18 Walleye Lower & Upper Inst/Switch Panels Pages 1921 Ski/Fish Dash Vacuform & Switch Panel, 8 GA X-48 T/M PanelPages 2018 F/S Dash Vacuform & Ignition Plate, B GA X-48 T/M PanelPages 21Tr-19 Thru 22 Limited Edition Pages 22 Thank you for your business and welcome to the family of Triton owners. This manual is intended to provide you with information about thevarious operating systems in your new Triton boat . Details and explanations of how these systems were designed and intended to be used isprovided here for you. Additional questions that may not be covered in this manual should be directed to your local authorized Triton dealer.

6 !SwitchesPower Switch: This is the boat s mainpower switch which drives all thesystems in the boat with the exception ofthe trolling motor, bow panel trim switchfor the outboard engine, and the autobilge pump. Turn this switch to on touse the boat s systems and the boat is not in use, be sure toplace this switch in the off position toshut down electrical systems, therebypreventing unwanted drainage of theboat s main Pump:Most Triton Boats areequipped with two bilge pumps. Thesepumps are used to remove wateraccumulated in the bilge area. In mostmodels, a simple on/off switch will the off position, an auto pumpthat is wired directly to the boat s mainbattery will activate when there issufficient water present to raise a floatswitch.

7 This pump will remain on untilthe water is removed, allowing the floatswitch to drop back down, therebyshutting off the pump. This pump willoperate regardless of the position of theboat s main power switch, since it iswired directly to the battery. In theevent water continues to be present,the pump will continue to cycle as longas the battery has sufficient the on position, both the autopump previously described and anadditional manual pump will pumps will remove water from thebilge area. Both pumps will remain onuntil the switch has been returned tothe off Lights:This switch willactivate internal courtesy lights in theboat s cockpit. Some models may havespecific switch settings for internalcompartment lights.

8 These switcheswill indicate floor for floor lights and box for internal compartment Anchor Lights: Thisswitch will activate the boat s portablerunning/anchor lights located at thebow and stern of the boat . To use,install both bow and stern lights prior touse in the respective plug-ins on thebow and In low light conditionswhen underway, place this switch in thenavigation position NAV , and when atanchor, the switch should be placed inthe anchor position ANC . Follow alllocal, state and coast guard rules withrespect to using the NAV or ANC lights and never operate your boat atnight or in poor visibility conditionswithout turning on these !USE NAVIGATIONLIGHTS FROM SUNSET TOSUNRISE, AND WHEN BADWEATHER OR CONDITIONS INHIBITVISIBILITYAccy Switch:One or two accessoryswitches are often incorporated intoswitch panels and are there for yourconvenience in attaching other items,such as additional depth finders, GPSunits, stereo radios, etc.

9 Which requirea 12 volt power :Fuel gauge reading may vary,depending on the attitude of the boaton the trailer or at the gas dock when inthe water. Always make sure that yourboat has sufficient fuel before leaving alaunch site or dock area. Fuel pickup isnot capable of withdrawing 100% offuel from the tank. Always plan to havean adequate reserve amount of fuel leftupon your :Indicates theapproximate speed your boat istraveling in miles per typically rely on waterpressure driven through a pitot tubeattached to a pickup on the boat stransom or more often, an orifice in theengine s gear case to drive the boaters also rely on GPS unitson board to obtain speed will usually vary betweenthese devices.

10 Always drive your boatat safe speeds, considering theconditions and other boating Pressure:Some Triton modelscome equipped with a water pressuregauge for the boat s main outboardengine. This gauge will allow formonitoring of the engine s waterpressure and may alert the driver to asudden change or drop in may occur if the engine s waterintake should become obstructed,covered with a plastic bag or otherdebris , or some other cause. Loss ofwater pressure will usually result inoverheating of the engine and a likelyserious issue. This means a suddendrop in pressure should be immediatelyinvestigated to avoid damage to theboat s engine. Stop the engine, turnthe motor off, tilt the motor, andevaluate the engines lower unit, lookingfor any debris or obstruction to thewater pickup.