Blower - The BLOWER switch is used to activate the
bilgeblower. Thebilgeblowerisusedtoremoveanygas
vapors that may have accumulated in the bilge or engine
areas.
Be sure to provide proper fuse or circuit breaker
protectionforall12voltequipmentthatisinstalled.
DO NOT overload the accessory circuitry by in-
stalling too much additional 12 volt equipment.
Be sure to operate the bilge blower for at least
four(4)minutesbeforestartinganengineorgen-
erator, or whenever operating the engine(s) at
idle speed. Check the bilge blower output be-
fore each use. Refer to Section H-1 Engine
Compartment Ventilation for more information.
C. Interior Equipment
Cabinequipmentwillbeprotectedbythe12voltDCcabin
panel on the 278 model. Certain equipment on the 238
and 258 models are protected by the helm and aft fuse
panels.
Cockpit Lights - The CKPT LTS switch is used to acti-
vate the cockpit (courtesy) lights.
Cabin equipment information is listed below.
CO Monitor - The CO monitor has a separate switch and
is protected by a circuit breaker or fuse at the helm.
Horn - To sound the horn, press the HORN switch.
Instrument Lights - On the 278 model only, the INSTLTS
switch is used to activate the instrument lights on the
dash. It has a dimmer-type switch installed.
Cabin Lights -To turn the overhead lights on, activate the
LIGHTING switch on the 12 volt cabin panel on the 278
model. On the 238 and 258, the lights are wired to the
helm fuse panel. Each light has a separate ON-OFF
switch.
Navigation &Anchor Lights - Moving the NAV/ANC LTS
switch towards the NAV position activates the bow lights
and the all-around light (or arch light if installed). Move
the switch to theANC position to activate the all-around
light or arch light. The center switch position is OFF.
ForwardBilgePump-Theforwardbilgecompartmentcan
be activated manually by the FWD BILGE breaker switch
on the 278 model. The FWD BILGE switch is provided at
the cabin panel on the 258 model. This switch is pro-
tected by the aft fuse panel.
Trim Tabs - If the boat is equipped with electrichydraulic
trim tabs, the trim tabs are controlled by the TRIM TAB
switches. Refer to Section B-9Trim Tabs for more infor-
mation.
NOTICE
The 238 model does not have a forward bilge
pump. Any water in the cabin will drain to the
bilge compartment. Adrain plug is provide at the
base of the cabin steps.
Windlass - The WINDLASS switch activates the wind-
lass. A separate switch panel is installed for this option
and is available only on the 278 model. Refer to the
Section J-8c in this manual and the manufacturer’s lit-
erature for additional information.
Any water from the stringers or from other sources within
the cabin will drain into the forward bilge compartment.
The pump is equipped with an automatic float switch and
will operate whenever bilge water rises to a level that will
causethefloattomoveupward. Thewaterwillbepumped
overboard.
Wipers - The WIPERS switch activates the windshield
wiper(s). Moving the switch upwards will activate the
starboard wiper. Moving the switch downwards will acti-
vate both wipers. The center switch position is OFF.
Head Compartment Blower - A blower is installed in the
head compartment on the 278 model only. A separate
ON-OFFswitchisprovidedintheheadcompartment. The
head blower is protected by a circuit breaker on the cabin
DCpanel.
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment
Accessories may be added to the boat by wiring directly
to the circuit breaker or fuse panel below the dash. Non-
factoryinstalled12voltaccessoryequipmentcanbecon-
nected to the “ACC” switch on the dash.
Pressure Water - Apressure water pump delivers water
to the faucets, shower, transom washdown, and through-
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Model Year | 1998, 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
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