Starting and Stopping
Important checks prior to use
Your engine has been filled with new oil for both engine and gearbox when it
leaves the factory. However, please check, see section on engine maintenance.
Ensure the engine is free to turn without obstructions.
Ensure battery is fully charged and connected (the isolator is in the ‘ON’
position).
Ensure Morse speed and gearbox cables are fitted correctly and that cable travel
lengths are correct.
Ensure engine is out of gear with 1/3 throttle – see single lever control instruction
manual
CAUTION: for safety’s sake conduct inspection before start up with
engine stopped.
Engine starting
First Start of the day, from cold or initial installation
Turn the Key to the “1” position.
Leave for approximately 60 seconds, this allows the fuel to be pumped through
the engine.
Turn the Key to the Pre-Heat position and hold for no longer than 10 – 15
seconds.
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Starting an engine already at running temperature.
Turn the Key to Pre-Heat for 1 or 2 seconds.
Turn the Key to the Start/Crank position and release when the engine fires.
Ensure alarm buzzer is not sounding and red warning lights are off.
Note:
If the alternator warning light is still on then increase the engine speed to excite
the alternator, then return to idle. The light should then go out.
The Isuzu Marine engines are fitted with “Quick Heat” Glow Plugs and the Pre-
Heat time tends to be shorter than on other Indirect Injection engines. These
Glow Plugs can reach tip temperature s of 800 to 900°C within 5 seconds and
therefore prolonging the Pre-Heat cycle can lead to premature plug failure.
Continuous engagement of the starter to the flywheel ring gear without giving
them a break will result in the damaged starter pinion gear and flywheel ring
gear. Crank for no longer than 20 seconds, with a 20 second break between
Canal Boat Engine – Technical Data
Model Cyl Bore Stroke CC Combustion Cooling Max Output Oil Levels
(Litres)
Dry
Weight
Alternator Gearbox
mm mm cm
3
BHP
r/min Total
Between
Marks
Kg
Isuzu
25
3 77.4 79.7 1124
Indirect
Injection
Keel
Cooled
25 3000 4.5 1.4 180
Twin 80
Amp
PRM 80
Isuzu
35
4 77.4 79.7 1499
Indirect
Injection
Keel
Cooled
35 3000 6.6 2.7 206
Twin 80
Amp
PRM 120
Isuzu
42
4 77.4 92 1732
Indirect
Injection
Keel
Cooled
42 3000 6.6 2.7 206
80 & 110
Amp
PRM 150
Isuzu
55
4 85 96 2179
Direct
Injection
Keel
Cooled
55 3000 8 2.7 241
80 & 110
Amp
PRM 150
Isuzu
70
4 95.4 107 3059
Direct
Injection
Keel
Cooled
65 2600 9.2 2.0 321
80 & 110
Amp
PRM 260
Note
Alternators and gearboxes may vary, check with your supplier.
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