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Details the function of each control panel element: stop, starter, temp, ignition, alternator, and charge lights.
Checks before starting the engine, ensuring sea-water supply and correct fluid levels.
How to cut out the alternator to use full engine power for propulsion or battery charging.
Procedure for starting the engine using the electric starter.
Procedure for starting the engine using the starting cord.
Special procedures for starting the engine in cold weather conditions.
Procedure using oil-fuel mixture for difficult cold starts.
Recommendations for clutch operation and checking the charge light.
Procedure for safely stopping the engine after operation.
Guidelines for the engine break-in period to ensure proper operation.
Instructions for engine oil quality, quantity, checking, and changing.
Instructions for reverse gear oil quality, quantity, checking, and draining.
Procedure for bleeding the fuel system to ensure proper fuel supply.
Procedure for draining the engine's water circuit, especially for winterization.
Inspection and replacement of the sacrificial anode.
Instructions for correctly installing the water pump and its intake piping.
Procedures for adjusting engine valve clearances.
Procedures for adjusting the gearbox travel and neutral position.
Troubleshooting steps for when the engine fails to start.
Troubleshooting steps for lack of engine speed or power.
Troubleshooting steps for reduced engine power or black exhaust smoke.
Troubleshooting steps for engine overheating issues.
Troubleshooting steps for unexpected engine shutdown.
Troubleshooting steps for engine vibration issues.
Troubleshooting for electrical system faults.
Steps for diagnosing a non-functional starter motor.
Steps for diagnosing starter engagement issues.
Steps for diagnosing alternator charging problems.
Troubleshooting for reverse gear slippage where the engine revs but doesn't drive the shaft.
Troubleshooting for correct reverse but no forward gear.
Troubleshooting for correct forward but no reverse gear.
Troubleshooting when the propeller shaft turns but the ship doesn't move.
Troubleshooting for no movement in either direction despite normal lever operation.
Troubleshooting for stiffness in forward or reverse gear engagement.
Troubleshooting for dry, continuous rattling during clutch engagement.
Troubleshooting for oil leakage from the breather.
Troubleshooting for general oil leakage issues.
Details, removal, refitting, and dismantling of the starter motor.
Details, removal, refitting, and dismantling of the alternator.
Details, removal, refitting, and setting of the injection pump.
Characteristics, removal, checking, dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of the injector.
Procedures for timing the injection pump and setting engine speed.
Explanation of the operating principle of the reversing gearbox.
Procedure for removing the gearbox from the boat or workshop.
Procedure for reinstalling the gearbox onto the boat or in the workshop.
General procedure for dismantling the reversing gearbox.
Steps for removing and dismantling the gearbox control system.
Procedure for removing the input roundel from the gearbox.
Steps for removing the adaptation flange.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the secondary shaft.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the intermediate pinion.
Procedure for dismantling the primary shaft.
Procedure for removing the output roundel.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the intermediate pinion.
Procedure for dismantling the primary shaft.
General procedure for reassembling the gearbox.
Steps for refitting the primary shaft and its components.
Steps for refitting the output roundel and its components.
Steps for refitting the intermediate pinion and its components.
Steps for refitting the secondary shaft and its components.
Steps for refitting the adaptation flange.
Steps for refitting the input roundel.
Steps for refitting the gearbox control system.
Procedures for adjusting gearbox settings for proper operation.
Troubleshooting common engine faults and their remedies.
Troubleshooting common reversing gear faults and their remedies.
Troubleshooting steps for unexpected engine shutdown.
Troubleshooting steps for engine vibration issues.
Troubleshooting for electrical system faults.
Steps for diagnosing a non-functional starter motor.
Steps for diagnosing starter engagement issues.
Steps for diagnosing alternator charging problems.
Troubleshooting for correct reverse but no forward gear.
Troubleshooting for correct forward but no reverse gear.
Troubleshooting when the propeller shaft turns but the ship doesn't move.
Troubleshooting for no movement in either direction despite normal lever operation.
Troubleshooting for stiffness in forward or reverse gear engagement.
Troubleshooting for dry, continuous rattling during clutch engagement.
Troubleshooting for oil leakage from the breather.
Troubleshooting for general oil leakage issues.
Identification of engine parts with a diagram and list.
Identification details for the engine and gearbox using stamped plates.
Detailed technical specifications for the RC8D engine.
Torque specifications for various engine and gearbox fasteners.
Overall physical dimensions of the engine with diagrams.
Diagram illustrating the engine's water cooling circuit.
Diagram illustrating the engine's fuel supply system.
Diagram of the engine's electrical system and component list.
Procedure for removing the engine unit from the boat.
Procedure for reinstalling the engine unit onto the boat.
General procedure for dismantling the engine.
Steps for removing the cylinder head and its components.
Procedure for removing the decompression lever.
Procedure for removing the valves and related components.
Checks and conditions for replacing the cylinder head.
Reassembly of valves and related components.
Reassembly of the decompression lever.
Steps for refitting the cylinder head and its components.
Procedure for removing and refitting the flywheel.
Procedure for removing and refitting the lower plate.
Procedure for dismantling the piston and cylinder.
Checks for cylinder liner, piston, and ring groove wear.
Procedure for dismantling the crankshaft and related components.
Procedure for replacing worn swingers.
General procedure for reassembling the engine.
Steps for refitting the crankshaft and related components.
Steps for refitting the piston and connecting rod assembly.
Procedure for refitting the flywheel and its components.
Procedure for refitting the governor assembly.
Procedure for fitting the timing cover and related parts.
Procedure for refitting the lower plate.
Procedure for checking neutral space and cylinder liner condition.
Procedure for refitting the engine mounting legs.
Procedure for fitting the front pulley.
How the water pump works and its removal/refitting procedures.
Explanation of the cooling and bilge pump functions.
Procedure for removing the water pump assembly.
Procedure for refitting the water pump assembly.
Procedure for dismantling the water pump assembly.
Steps for dismantling the pump body and rotor.
Steps for dismantling the water pump bearings.
Procedure for reassembling the water pump.
Steps for refitting the water pump bearings.
Steps for refitting the water pump assembly.
Details, removal, refitting, and dismantling of the starter motor.
Details, removal, refitting, and dismantling of the alternator.
Procedure for removing, refitting, and setting the injection pump.
Characteristics, removal, checking, dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of the injector.
Procedures for timing the injection pump and setting engine speed.
Steps for timing the injection pump.
Procedure for setting the fuel flow rate.
Procedure for setting the engine speed using a tachometer.
Explanation of the operating principle of the reversing gearbox.
Procedure for removing the gearbox from the boat or workshop.
Procedure for reinstalling the gearbox onto the boat or in the workshop.
General procedure for dismantling the reversing gearbox.
Steps for removing and dismantling the gearbox control system.
Procedure for removing the input roundel from the gearbox.
Steps for removing the adaptation flange.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the secondary shaft.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the intermediate pinion.
Procedure for dismantling the primary shaft.
Procedure for removing the output roundel.
Procedure for removing and dismantling the intermediate pinion.
Procedure for dismantling the primary shaft.
General procedure for reassembling the gearbox.
Steps for refitting the primary shaft and its components.
Steps for refitting the output roundel and its components.
Steps for refitting the intermediate pinion and its components.
Steps for refitting the secondary shaft and its components.
Steps for refitting the adaptation flange.
Steps for refitting the input roundel.
Steps for refitting the gearbox control system.
Procedures for adjusting gearbox settings for proper operation.
Troubleshooting common engine faults and their remedies.
Troubleshooting common reversing gear faults and their remedies.
Troubleshooting steps for unexpected engine shutdown.
Troubleshooting steps for engine vibration issues.
Troubleshooting for electrical system faults.
Steps for diagnosing a non-functional starter motor.
Steps for diagnosing starter engagement issues.
Steps for diagnosing alternator charging problems.
Troubleshooting for correct reverse but no forward gear.
Troubleshooting for correct forward but no reverse gear.
Troubleshooting when the propeller shaft turns but the ship doesn't move.
Troubleshooting for no movement in either direction despite normal lever operation.
Troubleshooting for stiffness in forward or reverse gear engagement.
Troubleshooting for dry, continuous rattling during clutch engagement.
Troubleshooting for oil leakage from the breather.
Troubleshooting for general oil leakage issues.
Identification of engine parts with a diagram and list.
Identification details for the engine and gearbox using stamped plates.
Detailed technical specifications for the RC8D engine.
Torque specifications for various engine and gearbox fasteners.
Overall physical dimensions of the engine with diagrams.
Diagram illustrating the engine's water cooling circuit.
Diagram illustrating the engine's fuel supply system.
Diagram of the engine's electrical system and component list.
Procedure for removing the engine unit from the boat.
Procedure for reinstalling the engine unit onto the boat.
General procedure for dismantling the engine.
Steps for removing the cylinder head and its components.
Procedure for removing the decompression lever.
Procedure for removing the valves and related components.
Checks and conditions for replacing the cylinder head.
Reassembly of valves and related components.
Reassembly of the decompression lever.
Steps for refitting the cylinder head and its components.
Procedure for removing and refitting the flywheel.
Procedure for removing and refitting the lower plate.
Procedure for dismantling the piston and cylinder.
Checks for cylinder liner, piston, and ring groove wear.
Procedure for dismantling the crankshaft and related components.
Procedure for replacing worn swingers.
General procedure for reassembling the engine.
Steps for refitting the crankshaft and related components.
Steps for refitting the piston and connecting rod assembly.
Procedure for refitting the flywheel and its components.
Procedure for refitting the governor assembly.
Procedure for fitting the timing cover and related parts.
Procedure for refitting the lower plate.
Procedure for checking neutral space and cylinder liner condition.
Procedure for refitting the engine mounting legs.
Procedure for fitting the front pulley.
How the water pump works and its removal/refitting procedures.
Explanation of the cooling and bilge pump functions.
Procedure for removing the water pump assembly.
Procedure for refitting the water pump assembly.
Procedure for dismantling the water pump assembly.
Steps for dismantling the pump body and rotor.
Steps for dismantling the water pump bearings.
Procedure for reassembling the water pump.
Steps for refitting the water pump bearings.
Steps for refitting the water pump assembly.
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