NorthStar EXPLORER 650 Installation And Operation Manual

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47Northstar Explorer 650 Installation and Operation Manual12-2 Fuel displayFuel display without engine RPMFuel display with engine RPMTo go to the Fuel display, press , selectOther, then select Fuel. The display is differentif engine RPM is available (requires SmartCraft tobe installed):The Fuel display showsUsedThe total fuel used since this was last reset withthe Clear Used command.RemainingThe amount of fuel remaining in the tank.FlowThe fuel consumption per hour. For twin engineinstallations, the fuel flow for each engine isshown separately. This is useful for checking thatboth engines are under the same load.SpeedIf the Explorer has both GPS and paddlewheelspeed available then you can select which touse. The choice affects the calculated Range andEconomy (see section 17-5 Speed source).If the Explorer uses a paddlewheel sensorto measure speed, then the speed must beaccurately calibrated (to calibrate the Explorerpaddlewheel, see section 17-11).ConsumptionThe fuel used per unit of distance travelled. Thesmaller this number, the better the fuel economy.Adjust the throttle and trim to achieve the lowestconsumption.EconomyEconomy is the distance travelled per unit of fuelused. The Explorer calculates this from the boatspeed and fuel used. The bigger this number, thebetter the fuel economyRangeThe estimated boat range at the currentfuel flow.