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If your engine fails to start,
when
the batteries are in good condition, check
first that the engine
'stop'
control is in the
'run'position.
On engines fitted with mechanical stop systems, do not turn the key to the
'off
position whilst the engine is running. This can seriously damage the charging
system, particularly the alternator.
If your engine fails to start, when the batteries are in good condition, check first
that the engine
'STOP'
control is in the
'Run'
position.
Eclipse 38 and 43 engine stop mechanisms
For yachts fitted with
thorneycroft
engines:
1 Ensure gear lever is in neutral and engine revs are idling.
2 Press and hold the engine STOP button until audible alarm sounds.
3 Turn ignition switch (key) to the OFF position.
Turbocharged
engines
(optional)________________
The turbocharger is used primarily to attain higher power output with better fuel
economy.
Turbocharging
is a form of supercharging which uses exhaust gases to
drive a compressor to force more air into the
cylinders.
This means that more fuel
can be injected into the cylinders and thus produce more power.
Operating
instructions
(turbocharged
engines)____________________
The same operating procedure applies as for the basic engine but attention should
be paid to the following points:
1 Do not run at idling speed for too long. The temperature in the combustion
chamber becomes too low for effective combustion and the engine produces
very unpleasant black exhaust fumes.
2 Do not attempt to charge batteries at idling speed as most generators and
alternators only charge above 1500 rpm.
3 Volvo 2003T engines should be run at 2,500 rpm or more for
25%
of the engine
running time to avoid low temperature glazing of the cylinder bores.
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