Summary of Contents for Barrus Shire 15 Work Boat YM
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION WORK BOAT YM ENGINE MANUAL For the following engine models: Shire 15,20,25,30 WB YM Addendum to the Yanmar Marine Engines Manual & PRM Owners Handbook / Technodrive Operating Manual RDG603A24 – Issue 13...
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SAFETY E.P. Barrus is concerned for your safety. We use safety statements throughout the manual to call your attention to the potential hazards associated with the operation of your Shire engine. Follow the precautions listed throughout the manual before operation, during operation and during servicing/maintenance procedures for your safety, the safety of others and to protect the performance of your engine.
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Engine Details Engine Number: Please enter your engine serial number in the space provided above. Please quote the engine identification number during any enquiry or when ordering spare parts. Information about the engine serial number and its location on the engine can be found in SECTION 2 of the manual.
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A TRANSFER OF TITLE OCCURS, IT MUST ALWAYS BE HANDED OVER TO THE NEW OWNER. Thank you for purchasing this Shire Work Boat YM Engine from E.P.Barrus. This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your engine and its associated parts with safety and pleasure.
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Routine maintenance outlined in the Owner’s Manual must be performed using genuine parts in order to maintain warranty coverage. If the customer performs maintenance, Barrus reserves the right to make future warranty coverage possible only with proof of proper maintenance.
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WARRANTY CLAIMS Warranty claims shall be made by an authorised dealer or boat builder. The dealer or boat builder will then arrange for the inspection and any necessary repairs. If the repairs carried out are not covered by the warranty, the purchaser shall pay for all related labour and material, and any other expenses associated with that service.
Launching and Lifting Boats..................10 Batteries........................10 SECTION 2 – Engine Identification...................12 SECTION 3 – Component Identification ................13 Shire 15 Work Boat YM .....................13 Shire 20 Work Boat YM .....................14 Shire 25 Work Boat YM .....................15 Shire 30 Work Boat YM .....................16 Shire 30 Work Boat M YM ..................17...
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Diesel Fuel Additive ....................26 Single Shift Control Lever Side Mount Operation - Optional (RDG9210055) .....26 SECTION 6 – Service Procedure ..................27 Engine Oil and Filter Change ..................27 Gearbox Oil Change ....................27 Disposal of Oil and Related Items ................30 Primary Fuel Filter Drain ....................30 Primary Fuel Filter Change ..................31 Control Panel Maintenance..................32 SECTION 7 –...
SECTION 1 – Safety Precautions 1. General NOTICE: NEVER PERMIT ANYONE TO OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING. It is the responsibility of the installer/operator to ensure that the finished installation complies with CE Marking, the relevant Health & Safety requirements and the recreational craft directive before commissioning.
The engine and its accessories are not intended to be put into operation until they are integrated into the boat as a whole. No person should be in the engine compartment and the engine cover or deck hatches should be closed whilst the engine is running. 4.
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WARNING: BURN HAZARD! BATTERIES CONTAIN SULPHURIC ACID. NEVER ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. SEVERE BURNS COULD RESULT. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. Batteries can produce explosive gases; keep sparks and flames away from the battery. NO SMOKING ...
SECTION 2 – Engine Identification The engine serial number can be found engraved into the brass plate on the top of the engine rocker cover and stamped to the crankcase next to the starter motor. An example of the engine identification plate is shown below (Figure 1): Description Engine Model Serial Number...
SECTION 3 – Component Identification 1. Shire 15 Work Boat YM Description* Water Pump Figure 2: Shire 15 Left Side (Viewed from front) Description* Gearbox Primary Fuel Filter Engine Sump Pump Figure 3: Shire 15 Right Side (Viewed from rear) *Note: There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not shown here.
2. Shire 20 Work Boat YM Description* Water Pump Figure 4: Shire 20 Left Side (Viewed from front) Description* Gearbox Primary Fuel Filter Engine Sump Pump Figure 5: Shire 20 Right Side (Viewed from rear) *Note: There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not shown here.
3. Shire 25 Work Boat YM Description* Water Pump Figure 6: Shire 25 Left Side (Viewed from front) Description* Gearbox Primary Fuel Filter Engine Sump Pump Figure 7: Shire 25 Right Side (Viewed from rear) *Note: There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not shown here.
4. Shire 30 Work Boat YM Description* Water Pump Figure 8: Shire 30 Left Side (Viewed from front) Description* Zinc Anode Gearbox Primary Fuel Filter Engine Sump Pump Oil Cooler Figure 9: Shire 30 Right Side (Viewed from rear) *Note: There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not shown here.
5. Shire 30 Work Boat M YM Description* Water Pump Figure 10: Shire 30 M Left Side (Viewed from front) Description* Gearbox Primary Fuel Filter Engine Sump Pump Figure 11: Shire 30 M Right Side (Viewed from rear) *Note: There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not shown here.
6. Engine Mounts There are two different types of engine mounts fitted to the engine. The engine mounts fitted to the front and the rear of the engine have different numbers stamped on them. The front mounts have a 100 stamped on them and the rear mounts have a 75 stamped on them. The mounts should not be changed front to rear or rear to front as they are designed to carry different loads.
3. Deluxe Control Panel Description Tachometer Gauge Hour Meter Water Temperature Warning Light Oil Pressure Warning Light 50A Alternator Charge Warning Light Glow Plug Light Heat Start Button Key Flap and Ignition Switch Figure 15: Deluxe Control Panel Stop Button 10 50A Alternator Output Gauge 11 Oil Pressure Gauge 12 Water Temperature Gauge...
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Whilst the control panel is in operation all the gauges are backlit. This does not indicate a fault and is a normal function for the control panel. If any of the warning lights on the control panel come on whilst the engine is running, please follow the correct procedure as shown in the following table.
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Description Procedure for Warning Light Tachometer Gauge Hour Meter Reduce the engine revs and stop the engine within one or two minutes. Check the coolant level (refer to Yanmar Marine Engine Manual). If the coolant level is incorrect, fill it to the correct Water Temperature Warning Light level (refer to Yanmar Marine Engine Manual) and restart the engine.
6. Overall Dimensions of the Basic Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 16: Basic Control Panel Dimensions 7. Overall Dimensions of the Standard Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 17: Standard Control Panel Dimensions RDG603A24 – Issue 13 Page 23 of 44...
8. Overall Dimensions of the Deluxe Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 18: Deluxe Control Panel Dimensions RDG603A24 – Issue 13 Page 24 of 44...
SECTION 5 – Operation NOTICE: REFER TO THE YANMAR MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Starting the engine for the first time Remove ignition key. Ensure all oil and coolant levels are checked. Ensure both the engine and domestic batteries are connected. All battery master switches must be turned on.
Stop engine if any abnormal noises are detected. Visually check the engine for oil, fuel and coolant leaks, after initial start-up and at regular intervals. Note: Engine must be stopped to carry out this check). 3. Stopping Procedure ...
SECTION 6 – Service Procedure NOTICE: REFER TO THE YANMAR MANUAL PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK. WARNING: PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change WARNING: BURN HAZARD! WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS SLIGHTLY BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE ENGINE OIL.
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Change the gearbox oil while it is still warm (Please refer to the gearbox manual for more information). Place a tray beneath the gearbox that will hold at least 2 litres. Remove the drain plug and allow 5 minutes for the oil to drain thoroughly. ...
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Gearbox Model Location of Dipstick / Filler Plug / Drain Plug Level dipstick PRM 60 Drain Plug Level dipstick Magnetic Drain Plug (viewed & Filler Plug from underneath) PRM 90 Level dipstick PRM 150 & Filler Plug Level dipstick TMC 60A Drain Plug Figure 19: Location of Dipstick / Filler Plug / Drain Plug on Gearbox RDG603A24 –...
3. Disposal of Oil and Related Items NOTICE: ALWAYS BE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE. Please dispose of used oil and oil filters safely with due regard for the environment and take to your local waste oil disposal point. Do not allow oil or contaminated parts to enter the inland water way system. 4.
Figure 20: Primary Fuel Filter Drain Screw 5. Primary Fuel Filter Change DANGER: DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WARNING: DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure. ...
6. Control Panel Maintenance WARNING: REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TURN BATTERY ISOLATION SWITCHES OFF. To replace an illumination bulb: Release the panel from its mounting. The bulbs are accessible from the rear of the panel. Remove the wires, unscrew the nut and pull out the bulb housing from the panel.
SECTION 7 – Service Schedule NOTICE: REFER TO THE YANMAR MANUAL PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK. WARNING: PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. 1. Specifications and Capacities Specification of Coolants and Lubricants to use: Component Lubricant...
2. Service Intervals Check Change Notes Weekly Every 250 Hours PRM Gearbox Oil First change after 25 hours (Level) OR 12 Months* Technodrive Weekly Every 500 Hours First change after 30 hours Gearbox Oil (Level) OR 12 Months* At first 50 hour Diesel Fuel Filter –...
SECTION 9 – Technical Data 1. Dry Weight of Engine Data Dry Weight of Engine (Including Gearbox)* Model Dry Weight (kg) Shire 15 Work Boat YM 115kg Shire 20 Work Boat YM 132kg Shire 25 Work Boat YM 135kg Shire 30 Work Boat YM...
Shire YM WB Standard Panel RDG207A207 Shire YM WB Deluxe Panel* RDG207A208 * Not available on a Shire 15 Work Boat YM Engine Oil: Engine Oil is available from your Shire Dealer in convenient 5 litre containers (Part Number RDG6110).
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RDG80210219). Front Power Take Stub Shaft Option: If a front power take stub shaft is required, the part number RDG912A30 can be ordered as an option The stub shaft has a 32mm diameter. The key way slot is 10mm wide with a 5mm depth. 3.3kW (4.4hp) at 3000rpm is the maximum power that can be taken from the front power take stub shaft.
SECTION 12 – Shire Service Record Card SERVICE RECORD CARD ……………………………………………………………………… Model: ……………………………………………………………….. Engine No: Carried out by E.P.Barrus Boat Builder Stamp: Print Name: Commission of Boat and Hand Over to Customer. Actual Hours: Date: Signed: Signed: Dealer Stamp: Dealer Stamp:...
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