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D. Start
1. Be sure all engines transmissions are in neutral and throttles in idle
position. The engines will not start unless you are securely in neutral.
2. Turn key clockwise-light will come on indicating preheat is engaged and
alarm will sound indicating low oil pressure. Allow up to 30 seconds for
preheat (preheat light will turn off) & turn key fully clockwise to engage
starter. Engine start should be rapid. Once started, the alarm will stop.
Immediately advance throttle to ~800 rpm until warm. Note: Engines may
be started and operated from either the Bridge station or the lower helm
station.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the second engine.
4. Visually check overboard exhaust for water flow.
5. Warm engines for approximately 5 minutes before attempting to maneuver
to avoid the possibility of stalling an engine. Run at least 15 minutes at
slow speed (~800 rpm) to allow engine to come to operating temperature
(~185 deg F) and then apply power as required.
6. Diesel engines use a lot of air. A blower switch is located on the control
panel which can be engaged to assist with air exhaust from the engine
room.
7. If an engine warning alarm sounds (possibly due to low oil pressure or
high water temperature.....normal readings are 40-60 psig for oil pressure
and 185 deg F for water temperature.), shut down the engine immediately.
If it is overheating, start troubleshooting with the sea strainers.
8. Constantly monitor oil pressure, engine temperature and fuel levels.
Note: If an engine cranks hard or appears to have a weak battery, a parallel battery
switch, located on the instrument panel, can be engaged to allow both engine batteries
to assist with engine starting.
E. Shifting
1. Shift only when the engines are at idle to avoid transmission damage.
2. PAUSE momentarily in neutral when shifting from forward to reverse or
vice-versa.
F. Engine Shut Down
Idle engines at lest 5 minutes to allow cooling of the turbochargers. DAMAGE
can occur if hot engines are immediately shutdown after running at cruising
speed.
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