SYSTEM OPERATIONS-53
DO NOT continue to depress the “Parallel Start
Switch” after the Engine has started. Damage to
the alternator(s) may result.
After you have started both Engines and determined
they are running properly, the “warm-up” procedure
should be followed before departing the dock/moor-
ing. The proper “warm-up” procedure is as follows:
Check the oil pressure gauges to be certain each
engine has suffi
cient oil pressure. Gasoline engines
should have between 30 and 50 psi (pounds per
square inch) and diesel engines should have be-
tween 35 and 70 psi. If the oil pressure is lower than
the normal operating range, turn OFF the respective
engine and contact your Silverton Dealer for further
inspection and repair, if necessary.
Start and allow engines to run at specifi ed
RPM
until they reach proper operating temperature.
Warm-up RPMs are listed in the engine operator’s
manual. Normal operating temperature for gasoline
and diesel engines are 165° F – 175° F depending
on manufacturer’s specifi cations.
In gasoline engine applications, if the en-
gine temperature rises above the normal
operating range (a maximum of 200° F) an
audible warning alarm and indicator light
will come on indicating the engine is over
heating. Turn OFF the respective engine
immediately.
In a diesel engine application, if the engine
temperature rises signifi cantly above the
normal operating range (a maximum of 200°
F), the affected engine will send a code to
the engine panel display when the engine is
overheating. Again, if this occurs, turn OFF
the respective engine immediately; contact
your Silverton Dealer for inspection and
repair, if necessary.
Check the exhaust outlets for the presence of wa-
ter. Water coming from the exhaust outlets indicates
proper water circulation in the Engine Exhaust Sys-
tem. Water should start coming out of the exhaust
outlet shortly after the engine is started. If you do not
observe any water coming from the exhaust outlet(s),
turn OFF the respective Engine and contact your
Silverton Dealer for inspection and repair.
Visually inspect the Engine Compartment for
fuel, oil and water leaks. If leaks are found, refer
to your Fuel Section of this manual. Also, contact
your Silverton Dealer for inspection and repair, if
necessary.
Visually inspect the exhaust system for leaks. If
any leak is observed, immediately turn OFF the En-
gines and contact your Silverton Dealer for inspection
and repair, if necessary.
Check the transmission fl uid level. The Engines
should be not running. The transmission fl uid should
read FULL on the “dipstick”. If the fl uid level is low,
add suffi cient transmission fl uid to raise the level to
the FULL mark or slightly lower. DO NOT overfi ll.
If the fl uid level is low, check the transmission(s) for
leaks and contact your Silverton Dealer for repairs
if leaks are noted.
Refer to the ENGINE MANUAL included with your
Owner’s Packet for additional technical infor-
mation concerning maintenance requirements
for the specifi c Engines with which your 38C is
equipped.
BOW THRUSTER
Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance
Manual for technical information concerning your
Bow Thruster System. This manual is provided
by your Silverton Dealer and located in your
Owner’s Packet.
Photo to the left is the Bow
Thruster’s Joystick Con-
trol and the photo below is
the Bow Thruster location
at the forward area of the
hull.
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