PREPARATION AFTER WINTER LAY-UP:
When preparlng the engine following winter lay-up, it pays to spend as much time
on the work as necessary .
When the boat bas been re-floated, the engine E
alignment should be checked.
If the engine is supported in rubber mounts, the ~;
adjusting nuts (0) above and below the support
frames should be checked. Also check the bolts(E).
Sea Water Cooled Engines:
Inspect the zinc anode plug (also tor fresh water Fig. 62
cooled engines) at the forward end of the silencer.
Renew if necessary .
Oose drain cocks. Make sure that the gate valve is open and that the exhaust hose
is connected to the silencer.
Fit a fully charged bartery and connect it as shown in the wiring diagram.
NOTE: Never start the engine before the alternator and regulator have been
connected to the bartery. Adjust V -belt tension.
Check that there is fuel in the tank. Drain off sediment.
Check that there is oil in engine and clutch or gearbox. Grease all nippies and
propeller boss.
Fresh Water Cooled Engines (without anti-freeze):
Inspect zinc anode plug at the forward end of the silencer. Suction and return
hoses must be connected to the engine and to the extemal cooler. Fill system
with clean fresh water.
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J) CHECKING THE ALlGNMENT
- The alignment. of engine and propeller sha.ft b" ",i:!
~ should be checked. a.iter the boat bas ?een m \ C!;'c
~ the water a sufficlent length of time to '
I permit the bull to set. The alignment is
.è controlled with a feeier gauge between the
coupling flanges (see fig 63), in 4 positions
up, down and laterally. (.
If required loosen engine fixing bolts and fit
';0: shims under frames until flanges are exactly ~',
~ parallel. Check again after engine is fixed. Fig.63 --@.
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