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GETTING UNDERWAY
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4.5 STOPPING THE ENGINES
4.5.1 Procedure
Do not stop immediately the engines after an high load operation, but let
them run low (for approx. 5 minutes) to balance the temperature
differences.
From the helm station
− Reposition the control heads, levers (1) and (2) into the central
position of gearbox idle run.
− Press STOP push-buttons (4) and (5).
− Press “ON/OFF” push-buttons (3) and (6) to stop the engines.
− Disconnect the circuit breakers concerning the start-up systems of
both engines.
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DANGER
Make sure that the engines cannot be started by unauthorized staff.
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CAUTION
With engines stopped carry out following:
− disconnect all unnecessary electric users and check the general
status of the switchboard as well as the voltmeters and ammeters
indications;
− check the switches of the bilge pumps and their regular operation;
− check for possible leaks from the shaft lines seals;
− rinse the yacht with fresh water;
− connect dock electric power supply;
− keep air extractors in the engine room running for about 30 minutes
for ventilation and air cooling.
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