After Starting; Cruising Speed - Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 Owner's Manual

(Fig_6.1-3)
Check the coolant level (only when the engine is
STOPPED and COOL). Remove the filler cap on the
engine and the expansion tank slowly to release
pressure. Wipe off the filler cap and neck. Ideally, the
coolant level should be maintained to within 1/2" of
the bottom of the fill pipe. Fill the polyethylene
overflow tank to the appropriate level.
Drain any water from the water/fuel separator (see
Fig_6.5-3).
(Fig_6.5-3)
It may be necessary to prime the fuel system to
discharge any air that may have made its way into
the filter housing. The proper methods for priming the
fuel system are described in the maintenance section
of the Engine Owner's Manual.
Turn the engine start battery switch to the "ON"
position. (see Fig_6.2-3)
(Fig_6.2-3)
B. Starting
The Back Cove 30 is equipped with a diesel engine.
Because of the variety of engines available on your
Back Cove 30, refer to your Engine Owner's Manual,
found in the accessory manual packet, for proper
starting procedures.
Verify fuel valves are in the open position. See
section 7.6 for information on the fuel system.
If the oil pressure gauge does not rise within 15
seconds after the engine starts, immediately stop
the engine and make necessary adjustments.
Never crank the engine for more than ten (10)
seconds. Allow thirty (30) seconds for the starter
motor to cool before cranking again.
Excessive cranking may cause serious damage
to the engine due to flooding cylinders. Damage
resulting from excessive
covered under warranty.
C. After Starting
Do not increase engine RPM until the oil pressure
gauge reads normal pressure, and the temperature
gauge has stabilized.
Check engine room for exhaust and fluid leaks.
Always check all gauges during this warm-up period.
If the engine oil has just been changed, stop the
engine and check the crankcase oil level. This is
important, as some added oil may have entered
internal oil passages and filters.
D. Cruising Speed
Most marine diesels are designed to operate at wide
open throttle (WOT) only for short periods of time. Do
not abuse either the engine or the boat by driving the
engine excessively hard. Running at approximately
80% to 90% of maximum RPM is good practice. The
Engine Owner's Manual has RPM recommendations.
Cruising speed is a function of bottom condition,
loads, air temperature, and fluid levels.
cranking IS NOT