Starting The Engine - Tayana -48 Owner's Manual

（2） There is no water leakage from the engine or hull
（3） There is no oil leakage
（4） There is no smell of Lp, gas or diesel in the deep cavities
of the boat or elsewhere
（5） The oil level is correct. Please refer to engine handbook.
（6） Check cooling water level in the expansion tanks for the
correct amount of fresh water
（7） There is enough Fuel on board for the planned voyage
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Ventilate the boat and run the engine room fans
before start the engines.
Instruct all passengers and crew on board the working of the
boat and where to find the life jackets and the fire extinguisher
etc. Also tell them everything else you think necessary from the
point of view of safety.
Should something unexpected happen during the voyage, very
often it is too late to tell those on board how the safety
equipment works.

3.3 Starting the Engine

（1） Check sea-cocks are open.
（2） Switch on the main battery switches.
（3） Turn on the fuel taps.
（4） Start the engine room fans and allow it to run for a few
minutes before starting the engines.
（5） Make sure there is no obstacle near the propellers. Make
sure gears are in neutral position.
（6） Turn the key switch on and start the engine. Release the
switch when the engine has started.
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