ing gearbox is identical with the nut on the top of the
dip stick pipe, while the filler plug on the reduction
gearbox is located on the starboard side, of the
gearbox, and is visible on plate 26.
If the dip stick of the gear box is read after the
engine has been stationary for more than 20 minutes,
oil level should be to the mark on the stick.
If, however, the dip stick is read immediately after
the engine has been shut down, there is sufficient oil
in the gearbox as long as oil is showing between the
mark and bottom end of the dipstick rod. If oil does
not show in the rod, top up until bottom of rod is
touched.
Oil level on the reduction gear box should be just up
to the hole drilled for the level plug. Do not forget to
replace the plug; screwing it tightly home before
restarting engine after checking oil level.
Unfortunately the level plug on the reduction gear
box casing is quite inconveniently situated. It may be
accepted, however, that the oil level on the reduction
gear box is checked only once a week.
For oil specifications, see chapter 7.
Besides the daily checking for oil and water,
periodic service has to be carried out of every 150
and 400 hours running (or every 3 and l2 months
running, respectively, whichever occurs first), as
specified in the engine Handbook.
When the “every 150 hours” (or “every 3 months”)
service is carried out, at the same time the following
should be checked:
1) The bolts and nuts on the flexible engine
mountings.
2) The bolts and nuts on the propeller shaft flanges.
3) The hose clamps on the stern tube hoses.
These three items should also be checked during the
post delivery check over after the first 25/50hours in
service.
g) Shaft alignment
Although the stern tube stuffing box and the stern
bearing do allow for some flexing in the shaft, it is of
the utmost importance for trouble free service that
the propeller shaft is exactly in line with the engine.
The delivery control to be carried out by the FJORD
representative includes aligning of the engine after
the boat has been launched. In addition to this control,
a new alignment should be undertaken as part of the
post delivery check over, when the boat has been in
service for 25/50 hours.
After winter lay-up ashore, over-land transportation
and the like, the alignment of the engine should be
repeated after the boat has been launched again.
2) Plumbing
a) Fuel system .
Diagram 1 shows the positioning of the fuel tank and
the fuel lines. One fuel tank is fitted, located below the
cabin sole. (Note: On boats built before 1973 two fuel
tanks are provided; fitted below the stowing
compartment under the cockpit
seats. The tank-tops are then accessible trough the
bottom-plates of the stowing compartments.)
The tank-top is accessible through a hatch in the cabin
sole, just in front of the forward engine compartment
bulkhead (remove the carpet).
The filler cap is fitted on the side deck to port, and the
tank is ventilated high above deck level to avoid diesel
oil being spilled on deck while heeling close hauled.
When fuelling, whether with gasoline or diesel fuel,
due attention must be paid to the following
precautions:
1) Be sure there are no loose fittings and/or leakage in the
fuel tank, fill pipe, vent pipes and the fuel lines.
2) Do not fuel at night except under well lit conditions.
3) Do not smoke, strike matches etc.
4) Stop engine(s), motors, fans and devices liable to produce
sparks.
5) Put out all lights and galley fires.
6) See that the boat is moored securely.
7) Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
8) Ascertain as accurately as possible how much additional
fuel the tank will hold.
9) Keep the nozzle of hose or can in contact with the filler
pipe to guard against possible sparks from static electricity
generated.
10) See that no fuel spills get into the hull or
bilges.
11) After fuelling, see that the filler cap is
thoroughly secured and closed.
12) Wipe up all spilled fuel.
13) Open all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
14) Let the boat ventilate for at least 5 minutes.
15) See that there is no trace of fuel in the engine room or
below decks before starting engines or using bare flame.
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