FreshwaterSystemsManual

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Panel Switches andGauges

Your 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 location.Most 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. 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 moisture

should 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 sale.

Gauges1. 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.Maximum rpm’s is dictated by the typeand pitch of the propeller used. Usinga propeller of a higher pitch will reducethe maximum rpm, while a propeller ofless pitch will allow the engine to turnmore rpm’s at maximum.2. Voltmeter Gauge: Many modelshave a voltmeter as part of theinstrumentation package. This gauge

indicates the level of the main batteryused to start the outboard engine.Turn 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 engine.NOTE: 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 system.

When the engine is running, areading of 13-15 volts is normal.Readings over 15 volts may indicatealternator problems. Low or fluctuationreadings may indicate looseconnections, malfunctioning alternator,overly heavy load on the electricalsystem, or a dead battery.Fuel Gauge: Indicates approximatelevel of fuel in the boat’s fuel tank.

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Contents Triton Freshwater Systems Manual

Panel switches and gauges, Tachometer, Voltmeter Gauge, Fuel Gauge,

Speedometer, Water Pressure, Trim Gauge P a g e s 1 - 3

Switches, Power Switch, Bilge Pump, Courtesy Lights, Navigation/Anchor

Lights, Accy Switch, Bow Panels P a g e s 3

Classic Edition Switch Panels P a g e s 4

Livewell Systems, Livewell, Recirculation, Pumpout, Manual Vs.Timed

Aeration, Max Air Venturi, Pro Air Max (opt) P a g e s 4 - 7

Steering Systems, Mechanical Steering, Hydraulic Steering P a g e s 7 - 9

Maintenance P a g e s 9

Electrical System P a g e s 9

Electronics P a g e s 9 - 1 0

Trolling Motor P a g e s 1 0

Trolling Motor Circuit Breakers P a g e s 1 0 - 1 1

Battery Chargers P a g e s 1 1

Mounting Trolling Motors P a g e s 1 1

Engine Alarms Systems P a g e s 1 2

Alternators P a g e s 1 2

Installing Accessories To Fiberglass P a g e s 1 2

Engine Shut Off Switch P a g e s 1 3

Wiring Schematics P a g e s 1 3

Vinyl Care P a g e s 1 3

Installing and use of ski tow bar P a g e s 1 3

189/205 Multispecies Fuel System P a g e s 1 4

X Series optional Bassmaster Classic Dash P a g e s 1 5

Tr-19 thru 22 Dash, Tr-19 thru 21 Ignition Panel,Tr-19 thru 22 T/W Panel P a g e s 1 6

Tr-186/190FS Dash,186/Walleye/190F/S T/M Panel P a g e s 1 7

175/185 Entry Level Dash & BGA Bow Panel P a g e s 1 8

Walleye Lower & Upper Inst/Switch Panels P a g e s 1 9

21 Ski/Fish Dash Vacuform & Switch Panel, 8 GA X-48 T/M Panel P a g e s 2 0

18 F/S Dash Vacuform & Ignition Plate, B GA X-48 T/M Panel P a g e s 2 1

Tr-19 Thru 22 Limited Edition P a g e s 2 2

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.

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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 electronics.When 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 battery.Bilge 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 bepresent.

In 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. This pump will remain on untilthe water is removed, allowing the float

switch 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 power.

In the “on” position, both the autopump previously described and anadditional manual pump will activate.Both pumps will remove water from thebilge area. Both pumps will remain onuntil the switch has been returned tothe “off” position.Courtesy Lights: This switch willactivate internal courtesy lights in theboat’s cockpit. Some models may havespecific switch settings for internalcompartment lights. These switcheswill indicate “floor” for floor lights and“box” for internal compartment lighting.Navigation/ Anchor Lights: Thisswitch will activate the boat’s portablerunning/anchor lights located at the

bow and stern of the boat. To use,install both bow and stern lights prior touse in the respective plug-ins on thebow and stern.. 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 lights.

WARNING! 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. which requirea 12 volt power source.

NOTE: 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 return.Speedometer: Indicates theapproximate speed your boat istraveling in miles per hour.Speedometers 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 gauge.Many boaters also rely on GPS unitson board to obtain speed readings.Readings will usually vary betweenthese devices. Always drive your boatat safe speeds, considering theconditions and other boating trafficpresent.

Water 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 pressure.This 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. If present, remove theitem and restart the engine, monitoringwater pressure to see if it has beenrestored to normal.

Water pressure normal reading willvary from one brand of engine to thenext. Please refer to your specific engineowner’s manual for the engine’s normalwater pressure range.Trim Gauge: Some Triton models comeequipped with this gauge as standardequipment. A trim gauge is available asan option on other models. Thisgauge will indicate the trim or tilt attitudeof the boats engine. As the motor istrimmed up the gauge will moveaccordingly. On most engines, thisgauge will read full down to full tilt fromthe gauges left extreme end to the rightextreme. In the case of Mercury enginesthe first half from left to center refers tothe engine’s trim range, the right half ofthe gauge from center to the right side isthe engines tilt range. Use this gauge asa guide and reference point with respectto the outboard engine. This helpsprevent one from having to physicallylook back to see whether the engine is inthe trim or tilt range.

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power failure or pump failure. Thisdrain exits the boat through thetransom.

Livewells are neither designed, norintended to be used as dry storageareas.

TR19-TR22 live well switch panelswill have 3 sets of rotary style(membrane style for Classic Edition)switches for the system. They arelabeled “live well“, “recirculation“, and“pumpout“. The typical system has intotal a port and a starboard well, eachwith its own dedicated set of these 3specific pumps. They are as follows:1. Livewell- A four position switch:“Off“,” port”, “starboard“, or “both“. Thisswitch activates a pump system that willfill the live wells with water from outsidethe boat. The operator may select thefilling of either side independently, orboth at the same time, by selecting theappropriate setting. This pump systemmay only be operated when the boat isoff plane.

2. Recirculation-A four positionswitch: “Off“, “port“, “starboard“, or“both“. This switch activates a pumpsystem that will withdraw water fromthe well itself and then spray it back intothe well thru an aeration jet in the well.This will provide added aeration to thewater in the well. This system may beoperated whether the boat is at rest oron plane. Most common use is forproviding aeration when the boat is onthe move and fill pumps are not able tooperate.3. Pumpout- A four-position switch:“Off“, “port“, “starboard“, or “both“. Thisswitch activates a pump system oneach live well that will remove the watercontents of the live well selected. Thiswill make it easier to remove fish or toempty the live well at the end of a dayof fishing. The wells may be operatedone at a time or in the “both” settingthey will be drained simultaneously.Manual vs. Timed Aeration-Thisswitch may be set to “manual” forcontinuous operation of the live well or

recirculation pump/s selected. In aneffort to retain longer battery life, thetimed position will allow the live well orrecirculating pump to operateintermittently on a one-minute on two-minute off basis. The frequency is pre-determined and is not adjustable.Longer days of fishing and longercontinued use periods of pumps mayrequire that timed aeration be used toretain battery charge to the boat’s mainbattery, the battery used to start theboat’s outboard engine. The timersystem has been designed to operateboth the live well pumps and therecirculation pumps.NOTE: The bottom drain plug shouldbe removed when the live wells will notbe used for longer periods of time inorder to remove any standing residualwater. In the event of freezingconditions, removal of water uponfinishing the day’s fishing isrecommended. This will allow thesystem to drain, avoiding potentialdamage caused by freezingtemperatures.

Bow Panels-Most bow panels areequipped with two switches. First, onefor trimming/tilting the boat’s mainengine up and down. This switch isalways in a hot mode and available foruse even with the key or power switchoff. Second, a courtesy/anc light switchfor turning on interior lights at night orfor turning the anchor light on at nightwhen the boat is at rest. Thiseliminates the need to return to thedash to power up the anchor light.Additionally, there is a place on mostpanels to flush mount a Lowrance bowdepth finder. Most models have severalpanels available to accommodate thedifferent types and sizes of locatorsavailable. See your dealer for details oflocator offerings.

Classic EditionSwitch Panels

Classic Edition switch panels have“state-of-the-art” switches that arereferred to as membrane style. Theseswitches are activated by pressing the

membrane or “button”. In two-positionon/off membranes, pressing the buttonwill cycle the switch and an indicatorlight above it on and off. In multi-position locations, such as the livewells, repeated pressing of themembrane will cycle the switch throughthe various positions available. (off-port-starboard-both) This will alsoilluminate the indicator light above theactivated item. Never use pointed orsharp objects to push the membranepanel, as this may result in damage.

Livewell Systems Your new boat has the boating

industry’s most sophisticated live wellsystem. In independent tests, Triton’slive well performance has outshined thecompetition in performance,oxygenation, and live release. Weencourage the careful handling of allgame fish and ask that you considerthe live release of any game fish thatyou do not wish to eat or have trophymounted. Live release is very much

the key to success in our future fishingand that of generations to come.Gamefish may be released aftermeasurement, and fiberglassreproduction mounts are available,made to your measurements. This willallow the live fish to be released andthe memory to be preserved on yourwall. It is no longer necessary to kill atrophy fish to have a quality trophymount. See your taxidermist for details.NOTE: There is a bottom drain in thesump area of each well. This drainshould be plugged with a stopperprovided, in order for the well to retainwater being pumped in up to theoverflow level. If this plug is left out, livewell water will continue to seek its levelwith that outside the boat, and whenthe boat is put on plane, the well willthen begin to empty. Always keep thisbottom sump drain plugged when thelive well is in use. This bottom drainalso serves as a back-up drain toremove water in the event of an unlikely

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Max Air Venturi- Models equippedwith this system allow air to beaspirated or sucked into the recirculationline when the recirculation system is inuse. This provides further oxygenationfor the live well, especially critical inwarmer water temperatures. Thissystem is in use automatically when therecirculation pump is turned on.Pro Air Max (OPTIONAL)- This is anaquarium-style pump, sold as an optionthat will utilize an air pump to forceadditional air/oxygen into the live wellwater. A separate switch will beprovided near the helm area to turn thisunit on and off.

TR 175,176,186, S/F, F/S- Switchpanels will be a combination of rockerstyle switches with built-in lightindicators or rotary style switches. Thefunction of the switches is similar tothose described above, but switchlocations may vary, as well as thenumber of switches that may beconsidered standard equipment on

these models. Please refer to brochureinformation and reference diagrams inthis booklet for switch layouts and listsof standard and optional switches andgauges on your particular model.

Steering SystemMechanical Steering (Rack andPinion or Rotary Style)

It is important that you get the “feel”of your boat’s steering system. Turn thesteering wheel from full left to full rightand make sure the motor steering armis turning accordingly. The systemshould operate freely and smoothly.Never turn loose of mechanical steeringsystems while the boat is underway.Torque delivered by the boat’s enginepassing through the steering systemwill typically pull the engine to one sidesteering the vessel to the right.Turning loose of the steering whileunderway could cause a suddenveering and loss of control leading todamage, injury, or both.

The cable end and its fittingsshould be kept clear of fuel line, controlcables, electrical wiring or onboardgear when the motor is moved throughits full steering cycle in both runningand full trim positions.

The moving metal parts of thesteering system should be cleaned andlubricated with a quality grade ofmarine grease to insure smoothoperation. With regard to the steeringram and steering tilt tube, werecommend lubrication:1. Every sixty days for freshwater use2. Every thirty days for saltwater use3. Before placing in storage forextended periods, all fittings should beinspected for corrosion or damage andreplaced, if necessary. Also, thesteering wheel should be inspected forlooseness and tightened, if necessary.Replace the steering wheel if there areany cracks around the hub or base ofspokes, or corrosion that may indicateweakness.

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TR19X thru TR21X, TR19 thru TR22 Plumbing System

A-Recirculation PumpsB-Drain to Transom Plug Stopper inSump

C-Livewell PumpoutD-Pump to Fill Livewell/BaitwellE-Manual Bilge Pump

F-Auto Bilge PumpG-High Speed Water Pick Up

TX186 thru TR21 CrossoverPlumbing System

189/205 MultispeciesPlumbing System

!REMEMBER: The steering systemshould be inspected by a qualifiedmechanic at regular service intervals toinsure a safe, properly maintainedsteering system.Hydraulic Steering: Triton modelsTR19 thru TR22, and 21 S/F areequipped with Teleflex Sea StarHydraulic steering. This system willprovide years of safe, reliableperformance with a minimum of service.These Teleflex steering systems havebeen designed with protection againstover-pressure situations by a pressurerelief valve. Sometimes when returningthe wheel from a hard-over position, aslight resistance may be felt and aclicking sound heard. This should not bemistaken as a fault, as it is a normalsituation caused by the release of thelockspool.NOTE: Due to a small amount ofinternal hydraulic slip, a “master spoke”or “centered” steering wheel cannot bemaintained with a hydraulic steering

WARNING: Engine trim switchesshould not be attached to the steeringwheels when hydraulic steering is used.A wire coil type trim switch, if added tothe wheel, could become wrapped andimpede the steering wheel from freemovement, resulting in danger thatcould cause damage or serious injury.

Pro Trim style trim units that arecolumn mounted should be used. Theyoffer one or two trim switches tooperate engine trim or hydraulicjackplates and are column mounted,avoiding wiring entanglementsdescribed above. Before operating yourboat, insure that the following check listis carried out:1. Perform system pressure test byturning helm wheel all the way to hardover and forcing the helm another turn.This should be done in both directions.This will pressurize the system and anyweakness in the system should showup at this time.

2. Confirm that extruded nylon tubinghas not been substituted for SeaStarHydraulic steering hose.3. Confirm that there is no interferencebetween the steering cylinder and thetransom, splash well or jackplate, orany combination of these parts, byperforming these simple steps:

With engine fully trimmed up, turnhard over and confirm that nointerference occurs. If you are using ahydraulic jackplate this must also beperformed at the top and bottomposition of the jackplate’s range ofmotion. If interference is present, itmust be eliminated with trim limitingswitches and /or jackplate lift restrictors.Contact the jackplate manufacturer forinstructions pertaining to the jackplateand its operation.

Confirm that the steering cylindercan be stroked fully in both directionsas well as in full trim and tilt positionswithout stretching or kinking of thehydraulic hoses.

Confirm that the hydraulic hosesare not subjected to chafing or rubbing.Stretched, kinked or chafed hosescould fail over a period of time andshould be corrected before furtheroperation.

Failure to comply with the abovemay result in loss of steering, causingproperty damage and/or personal injury.

Maintenance1. Maintenance requirements will varydepending on usage and climate. Bi-annual inspection by a qualified marinemechanic is recommended.2. Remove, clean and grease thesupport tube annually with qualitymarine grease.3. Check the steering fluid level in thehelm. It should be maintained at nolower than the bottom of the filler capthreads. If fluid needs to be added, besure to protect carpeting on floor underthe helm area to prevent spillage offluid on the carpet. Spillage on the

carpet will permanently discolor,damage carpet and also dissolve gluematerial holding carpet to the deck.4. Replace any hoses showing signsof wear and remove the cause or re-route hoses.5. Make sure that there is nointerference between the jackplate andthe steering cylinder.If interference occurs, it may occurduring trimming or tilting of theoutboard engine. Lift restrictors or tiltrestrictors should be implemented toavoid this situation. Please consultyour dealer for further assistance.

Failure to comply with the abovemay result in loss of steering, causingproperty damage and/or personalinjury. It is very important that steeringsystems are properly bled of any air inthe system. Air in the system willreduce control and handling at the helmand can make the steering system feel“sloppy”. See your dealer forassistance in bleeding hydraulic lines.

Electrical SystemThe 12-volt DC electrical system is

a 12-volt, 2-wire, negative ground type.The hot wire is positive, feeding thelights, pumps and other electricalcomponents of the boat itself. Thenegative return is by an insulated wireto the negative terminal of the boatbattery. Separate batteries are typicallyused to power trolling motors.NOTE: Wiring schematics are availablefrom Triton upon request

ElectronicsSonar units, such as Liquid Crystal

Graphs, GPS units, and flasher units,may be flush mounted in some casesor may be surface mounted nearconsoles or on front decks. It isrecommended that whenever possible,all surface mount installations be doneby “through bolting” the mountinghardware for the unit to insure a reliableattachment to the boat. Followmanufacturer’s instructions when

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Never cross leads to inappropriate

terminals as electrical damage or fire

may occur. It is always recommended

to wear eye protection when working

with batteries, their connections or

battery chargers.

Battery ChargersModern battery chargers may be

one, two, three or even up to four bankchargers and capable of charging asmany batteries at one time. Alwaysfollow the manufacturer’srecommendations when connectingbattery charger leads to engine ortrolling motor batteries. Some chargersare self-regulating and will reducethemselves to a trickle charge whenbatteries become charged, while othersmay require being manually turned offwhen the batteries are fully charged.Read and understand the operation ofyour particular charger before using.

When in doubt, contact themanufacturer for information about yourcharger.NOTE: Always wear eye protectionwhen servicing batteries or makingconnections. Always keep fluid levelsof liquid type batteries at their properlevel. Allowing fluid battery cells to rundry will do permanent damage to thebattery. Many higher amperagechargers will cause fluid levels to dropduring charging. Therefore, the ownershould always insure that adequatefluid is present.

WARNING: Batteries beingcharged may produce a combustiblegas. Never use an open flame forvisibility in checking fluid levels.Battery acid can severely burn eyes,skin or clothing. Flush immediately withfresh water, if contacted. Always wearsafety glasses when handling ormonitoring batteries. If acid contact toeyes occurs see a physicianimmediately.

Mounting Trolling Motors

Whenever installing a trolling motor,it is recommended to follow themanufacturer’s installationrecommendations. Triton recommendsthe use of a through bolt installationwith large flat washer and nylon locknut on the underside of the deck toinsure a permanent installation. Trollingmotors have to withstand the rigors ofimpact on the bow; therefore, a solidpermanent installation is very importantto protect passengers, the motor, andthe boat itself.NOTE: Quick detachable mounts usedon some fish and ski models enablefast removal of the trolling motor.Always be sure to properly secure themotor when re-attaching the unit toavoid possible injury or damage. It isthe owner’s responsibility to insure thatthese units are properly re-attached andsecured to prevent a trolling motor fromcoming loose while the vessel is under

installing electronics. Electronics inmany installations may be wired toaccessory switches when equippedand may be powered on and off eitherby the unit itself, the accessory switch,or the main power, if present.Transducers for sonar units are capableof shooting through fiberglass laminatesand can send and receive signalsthrough a fiberglass hull. Externaltransducers should not be in line withthe engine’s propeller and ideallyshould be mounted to the boats portside or if on the starboard side, at leasta distance of 10” from the edge of thepropeller. Mounting the transducer tooclose to the propeller may causecavitation to occur due to disturbing theflow of water to the prop itself. Refer tothe electronics manufacturer’sinstructions or see your local dealerprior to installation.NOTE: Wiring schematics are availablefrom Triton upon request.

Trolling MotorMost Triton fiberglass boats are

equipped with either 24 or even newer36-volt trolling motors. Generallyspeaking, standard boats will use 24-volt systems which require twodedicated batteries to operate theelectric trolling motor, while largeroptional units may operate on 36 voltswith a three-battery setup. The trollingmotor plug itself should be removedfrom the receptacle when not in useand especially when the boat iscovered with a storage or transportationcover. This will prevent the trollingmotor from operating under the coverdue to weight pressure from the coveritself, or from collected rain or snow thatmay put pressure on the trolling motorswitch activating the motor. Damage tothe cover and/ or the trolling motor mayoccur if the motor is activated whileunder cover.

Trolling Motor Circuit Breakers

To protect the system and thetrolling motor, Triton boats utilizes 50amp circuit breakers at the end of thewiring harness where the leads attachto the battery. Breakers will trip if thepropeller either becomes obstructed orbound by grass or weeds while the unitis in operation. In this case, the userwill need to clear the debris orobstruction and then push the resetdevice back in on the breaker to restorecurrent to the trolling motor.

Trolling motor wiring leads aregenerally marked battery 1+ , battery 1-or battery 2+ or battery 2-. Ringterminals with these markings shouldbe attached accordingly to theappropriate battery terminal. Careshould be used to insure that leads aresecurely attached, and most importantly,attached to the correct terminal.

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Engine Shut-Off SwitchA main shut off switch for the entire

electrical system is present on the TR19, TR 20, TR 21, and TR 22. Thisswitch should be put into the “off”position whenever the boat will remainunused for longer periods of time orwhen added security may be needed. Inthe “off” position, all power to the boat,its electrical systems, and the outboardwill be cut off. This will prevent batterydrainage to the boat’s cranking batterycaused by the outboard or any switchesinadvertently left on. Place this switch inthe “on” position to power all electricalsystems and outboard motor before use.

Wiring SchematicsWiring schematics for each Triton

model are available upon request atTriton’s main office. Wiring should beperformed by a qualified technician.

Vinyl CareProperly maintaining vinyl seats can

be done with some simple basic rules.Failure to care for vinyl properly, or useof improper cleaners, may damage vinylupholstery and void the warranty.

NEVER USE KEROSENE, GASOLINE, OR

ACETONE, AS THEY WILL REMOVE THE

PROTECTIVE MARINE TOPCOAT.

DO NOT USE SILICONE BASED

PRODUCTS, AS THEY WILL EXTRACT THE

PLASTICIZER, LEAVING VINYL HARD AND

BRITTLE, CAUSING IT TO EVENTUALLY CRACK.

Do’s & Don’tsDO’SVINYL FINISH VINYL CLEANERDISH SOAP (DAWN, IVORY)FANTASTIK303 AEROSPACE PROTECTANTDON’TSFORMULA 409MURPHY’S OIL SOAPSIMPLE GREENDC PLUSARMOR ALLTOP COAT SEALANTSON OF A GUNORANGE 88 DEGREASEROLL OFFBLEACH/BAKING SODATURTLE WAX/TAR REMOVERAPCOHARBOR MATE

Step by step cleaning instructions are available atwww.marinespecialtiesgroup.com

Installing and Use of Ski Tow BarSki tow bars are available for many Tritonmodels and will help facilitate pulling skiers,tubers, wake boarders etc. The ski tow barinitial installation of support arms to the boatshould be installed by a qualified technician atyour local dealership to insure properinstallation and location of support legs. Theski tow bar when preparing for use is to beinstalled into the rear pedestal and should bethreaded into the base on the boats rear decksecurely to insure that it will not come looseduring use. Turn the center pole as manyrevolutions as possible onto the threads andalign the support legs for pinning to the boat.There are two support legs that must be usedto support the bar creating a tri-pod that isproperly supported and very strong. Failure tothread in the center pole into the base, orfailure to use the two support legs, securelyattached and pinned in, may result in injury,damage to the tow bar assembly, damage tothe motor cowl, or damage the boat itself.Never pull anything with this assembly unless itis properly threaded in, pinned and supportlegs properly attached. See your dealer forfurther instructions or to resolve any questionsregarding this installation.

way. Check this attachment to insure itis properly secured as part of a safetycheck regimen.

Engine AlarmsSystems

There is a wide range of enginebrands available on Triton boats. Builtin warning lights, sound alarms, andprotection systems vary, depending onthe particular outboard engine brand.Please refer to your engine owner’smanual for details pertaining to yourparticular engine.

AlternatorsThe outboard engine alternator will

recharge the engine battery when theengine is running. On some models, avoltage regulator controls the rate ofcharge by sensing battery voltage andincreases or decreases outputaccordingly. Alternators do not put outas much charge at low rpm’s comparedto high rpm operation, and sustainedlow speed trolling with heavy use of a

boat’s pumps and electronics may runthe main battery down. If this shouldoccur, operating the outboard at higherrpm’s will help restore some additionalcharge to the battery.

Installing BatteryBoxes

Each new boat is furnished withbattery boxes, which should bereplaced promptly in the event ofdamage. Battery boxes should alwaysbe secured to the boat itself. Loosebatteries can cause damage ifunrestrained in rough water conditions.Always screw battery boxes down tothe boat and use a battery strap torestrain the battery to the box. Cautionshould be used to avoid drilling throughthe bottom of the hull when securingbattery boxes. Battery locations aretypically close to hull materials in manyboats. Excessively long screws shouldbe avoided to avoid the risk of drillingthru the hull.

Installing Accessories toFiberglass

Surface mounting of accessoriessuch as rod holders or depth finders,may require screws and fasteners to bemounted into the fiberglass. It is alwaysrecommended when driving screwsthrough gelcoat and fiberglass to pre-drill a pilot hole and to use acountersink or chamfering bit. It ispreferable to thru bolt surface mountedaccessories using a washer on theunderside when access is possible.NOTE: Never drill screws intofiberglass without a pilot hole. Gelcoatcracking or crazing will very likely resultfrom stress to the gelcoat surfacecaused by the screw.Damage caused by improperlyinstalling fasteners is not covered underwarranty.

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189/205 MultispeciesFuel System

The Triton 205 Multispeciesmodel is equipped with twoseparate fuel tanks, both fillslocated on the boat’s port side.The main fuel tank, with a 51-gallon capacity, is located underthe floor and is filled from theaft fill. An auxiliary 8-gallontank is located just forward ofthe main tank and is filled fromthe forward fill.

The auxiliary tank has adual purpose; its primary use isto supply an auxiliary gasengine, should one be installed.Note: An auxiliary gas enginewill always draw its fuel fromthe auxiliary tank only. Theinstallation of an auxiliaryengine requires that a shortsection of fuel line be installedfrom the fuel switch valve to theauxiliary engine. This isperformed by unscrewing andremoving the valve and recessplate from the deck, allowing

access to the valve body itself.One side of this valve has athreaded stop plug that shouldbe removed allowing for theinstallation of a standard fuelfitting and hose withappropriate clamps.The otherend of the auxiliary fuel line willbe attached to the auxiliaryengine. The valve body, hoseattached and clamped onproperly, can then be re-attached in the deck recess.

The secondary use of theauxiliary tank is to supplyadditional fuel to the boat’sprimary engine for additionalrange. The fuel switch valve,located in the deck rail near theaft end of the boat on thestarboard side, determines thesource of the fuel for theprimary engine. When thevalve is in the “Main” position,fuel is drawn from the maintank, and when switched to the“Auxiliary” position, it is drawnfrom the auxiliary tank.

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