OPERATION-2
Visually examine the fi re extinguisher system in
the engine compartment to be certain it has not been
discharged.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to the Engine
Manual for specifi c instructions concerning the proper
oil level and fi lling procedure.
Check the transmission fl uid level. If the level is
low, add fl uid, but DO NOT overfi ll. Be certain the
fl uid level is below the full mark on the dipstick when
the transmission is cold. The fl uid will expand as it
warms and will overfl ow if the level is too high. Refer
to the Transmission Owners Manual.
Check the generator (if so equipped) oil level. Refer
to the Generator Manual for specifi c instructions con-
cerning the proper oil level and fi lling procedure.
If your yacht is equipped with fresh water cooled
engines, remove the pressure cap from the heat
exchangers and check that the coolant is fi lled to the
neck of the fi ller tube. If coolant is low, refer to the
Engine Manual for proper fi lling instructions.
If your yacht is equipped with diesel engines, refer
to the Engine Manual for the proper procedure for
checking the coolant level and the proper antifreeze/
water ratio.
Open both raw water intake valves. The valves
are in the open position when the handle is parallel
to the valve body.
Remove raw water strainer cap and check for
debris. Remove any debris noted.
If your yacht is equipped with a generator, be cer-
tain there is no debris in the water strainer. Remove
any debris noted.
Examine the propeller shaft stuffi ng boxes for
excessive water leakage. One drop of water every
sixty (60) seconds is normal.
Open the fuel shutoff valves for the engines and
generator. The valve is in the open position when the
handle is parallel to the valve body.
Check the oil level in the trim tab reservoir and
be certain the level is between the FULL and ADD
marks.
Engine Startup
IMPORTANT: Always be very careful when starting
your engines. Use common sense and good judge-
ment. Turn OFF the engine(s) immediately if you
observe any unsafe operating condition.
The below listed procedures should be followed when
starting your engines:
Operate the bilge blower motors for fi ve (5) minutes
before starting your engines.
Place shift control levers in the neutral position.
Place throttle control levers in the “down” posi-
tion.
Turn ignition switch to ON, but not to START. Be
certain the engine oil pressure alarm sounds and
the Automatic Fire Extinguisher System indicator
light is ON.
Turn ignition switch to START and hold until the
engine starts. Release the ignition switch immediately
after the engine starts. If the starter motor does not
operate when you turn the ignition switch to START,
the neutral safety switch may be out of adjustment.
Carefully move the shift control lever up and down
slowly until the starter motor operates. Have a com-
petent technician adjust the neutral safety switch as
soon as possible.
If the engine fails to start within thirty (30)
seconds, release the ignition switch. Allow
the starter motor to cool for at least sixty (60)
seconds and then try again to start the engine.
Prolonged starting attempts may result in starter
motor overheating and damage.
Failure to release the ignition switch from the
START position after the engine starts may result
in serious damage to the starter motor and/or
engine fl ywheel.
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