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1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
2. Boating Safety ........................................................................ 2-1
3. 520 Express Series Model Specific Information ................. 3-1
4. General Controls and Indicators .......................................... 4-1
5. Basic Operation of Systems ................................................. 5-1
6. General Accessory Items ...................................................... 6-1
7. Getting Underway .................................................................. 7-1
8. General Maintenance ............................................................. 8-1
9. Storage and Extended Lay-Up .............................................. 9-1
10. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 10-1
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520 Express Series
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................1-1 2. Boating Safety ................ 2-1 3. 520 Express Series Model Specific Information ....3-1 4. General Controls and Indicators .......... 4-1 5. Basic Operation of Systems ..........5-1 6. General Accessory Items ............6-1 7.
  • Page 2 520 Express Series...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Section 1 – Introduction WELCOME ABOARD!! ......1-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION ....1-4 SKIPPER’S KIT ........1-2 Dealership Responsibilities....1-4 Your Responsibilities ......1-4 Owner’s Manual ........ 1-2 Warranty Service .......1-4 Owner’s Manuals for Onboard Systems and Components ....1-3 520 Express Series...

  • Page 4: Welcome Aboard

    520 Express Series WELCOME ABOARD!! SKIPPER’S KIT The following precautions are used throughout this manual. Welcome to the Cruisers Yachts family of The Skipper’s Kit contains the 520 Express happy yacht owners. Series owner’s manual. Also included is DANGER information about onboard systems and...

  • Page 5: General Accessory Items

    • Central Vacuum those systems and components not • Spotlight Operation Section 5 contains principles of operation manufactured by Cruisers Yachts. • Television, DVD Player, FM Radio for the major systems onboard the 520 Depending on the options you chose, the kit •...

  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    Cruisers Yachts Limited Warranty Registration card than Cruisers Yachts are located inside the yacht as a result of workmanship or which is located inside the Skipper’s Kit. Skipper’s Kit. Your Cruisers Yachts Dealer...
  • Page 7 Hazardous Conditions ...... 2-8 Safety Checks ........2-2 Safety Precautions for Engine Exhaust.......2-9 Boating Rules and Regulations ..2-3 Safety Label Location Layout ..2-11 Signals and Rules of the Road..2-6 Sample Float Plan ......2-12 Emergency Considerations ....2-7 520 Express Series...

  • Page 8: Boating Safety

    520 Express Series BOATING SAFETY Safety Checks • Require good boat shoes be worn by all passengers to avoid slipping. Safe boating is one of the requirements for Your safety, the safety of your passengers • Passengers should be instructed how to...

  • Page 9: Boating Rules And Regulations

    READ, UNDERSTAND and be FAMILIAR your yacht, if the yacht is operated in the with the information contained on warning state of California and/or bordering waters. labels and adhere to the boat operation practices described on them. The United 520 Express Series...
  • Page 10 Cruisers Yachts is concerned done without a life preserver (PFD), it water. for the safety of all boaters. Cruisers Yachts significantly increases the probability of does not promote unsafe boating risks or • DO NOT approach the rear of the yacht drowning.
  • Page 11 • Boat Owners Association of the United buoys, safety, international and inland States regulations and more than is discussed • National Safe Boating Council here. For more information contact: • Yacht Clubs Boating courses are offered online at www.boatsafe.com. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 12: Signals And Rules Of The Road

    520 Express Series The minimum standards of safety as Signals and Rules of the Road required by the USCG for your yacht are • Learn and observe the United States listed below.You MUST equip your yacht to Weather signals. Red and black flags are meet or exceed these requirements.

  • Page 13: Emergency Considerations

    10 days for accidents exceeding $500 to get assistance. Three Short Blasts: Engines in reverse in property damage or complete loss of boat. Four or More Blasts: Danger Signal 520 Express Series...

  • Page 14: Hazardous Conditions

    520 Express Series Onboard fires involving the fuel system are required to emit a five second blast from Hazardous Conditions usually result in either an explosion that your horn or whistle once every minute. Every waterway poses hazards that you...

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions For Engine Exhaust

    • DO NOT allow the yacht to remain DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of stationary with the engine running for any exposure to CO include nausea, extended period. dizziness and drowsiness. • Use care when operating engines or the generator in confined areas. Exhaust 520 Express Series...
  • Page 16 520 Express Series ❶ ❹ Blockage of boat exhausts by obstruction. Operating with high bow angle. DANGER EXTREME HAZARD Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and KC-0466 extremely dangerous. All KC-0463 ❺ Exhausts from other vessels in confined engines and fuel burning ❷...

  • Page 17: Safety Label Location Layout

    Safety Label Location Layout DANGER CAUTION TO PREVENT EXHAUST FUMES FROM ENTERING CABIN, KEEP CLOSED WHEN ENGINE OR GENERATOR ARE RUNNING. 500 LABEL LOC 2-11 520 Express Series...

  • Page 18: Sample Float Plan

    520 Express Series Sample Float Plan Copy this page and fill out the copy before going boating. Leave the filled out copy with Survival Equipment: a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the USCG or other rescue PFDs organization, should you not return as scheduled.
  • Page 19 Section 3 – 520 Express Series Model Specific Information SPECIFICATIONS ........3-3 COCKPIT A/C VIEW ......3-15 DECK HARDWARE GENERAL PLUMBING HARDWARE .....3-16 LAYOUT..........3-4 A/C PLUMBING VIEW ......3-18 INTERIOR GENERAL LAYOUT..... 3-6 DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL COCKPIT LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT / LAYOUT ..........3-20...
  • Page 20 520 Express Series 520 Express Series...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Sleeping Accommodations ..................6 persons *Weights are estimates and can vary from options and equipment added. ENGINES Volvo Diesel VD T-D12 EC, T-675HP (T-503 KW), Electronic Controls, FWC VD T-D12 EC, T-715HP (T-526 KW), Electronic Controls, FWC 520 Express Series...

  • Page 22: Deck Hardware General Layout

    520 Express Series DECK HARDWARE GENERAL LAYOUT WETBAR AREA HARDWARE ROPE LOCKER HARDWARE 520 Express Series...
  • Page 23 23. Grill 24. External Speaker 25. Popup Cleat 26. Subwoofer Speaker 27. Cockpit Shower System 28. Cleat 29. 4 Step Ladder 30. Cockpit Cup Holder 31. Wetbar Hand Rail 32. Grab Rail 33. Fire Extinguisher Holder Box 520 Express Series...

  • Page 24: Interior General Layout

    520 Express Series INTERIOR GENERAL LAYOUT MSR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER SALON ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FSR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 11 12 520 Express Series...
  • Page 25 12. Conventional Oven/Microwave 13. Dishwasher 14. Coffee Maker 15. Combo Washer/Dryer 16. Vacuum 17. Carbon Monoxide Detector 18. MSR Head Unit 19. MSR Head Shower 20. MSR Vanity 21. Forward Vanity 22. Forward Head Unit 23. Forward Head Shower 520 Express Series...

  • Page 26: Cockpit Light Plan Layout / Interior Light Plan Layout

    520 Express Series COCKPIT LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT / INTERIOR LIGHT PLAN LAYOUT IN BOTTLE STORAGE 520 Express Series...
  • Page 27 3. Receptacle Box 4. Dual Receptacle Box 5. Overhead Light 6. Reading Light 7. Light Rope Kit 6 ft. 8. Light Rope Kit 24 in. 9. Light Rope Kit 14 ft. 10. Light Rope Kit 12 in. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 28: Interior Electrical Plan Layout

    520 Express Series INTERIOR ELECTRICAL PLAN LAYOUT 3-10 520 Express Series...
  • Page 29 23. Dual Receptacle Box 24. Dual Receptacle Box 25. Dual Receptacle Box 26. Dual Receptacle Box 27. Dual Receptacle Box 28. Dual Receptacle Box 29. Light Switch 30. Dual Receptacle Box 31. Dual Receptacle Box 32. Dual Receptacle Box 3-11 520 Express Series...

  • Page 30: A/C Plan View

    520 Express Series A/C PLAN VIEW 1. A/C Unit 9. A/C Unit to Salon Plenum 2. A/C Unit 10. Salon Plenum to Salon 3. Galley A/C Plenum Box 11. Salon Plenum to ASR 4. A/C Unit to Galley Plenum 12. Salon Plenum to Aft Head 5.

  • Page 31: Starboard A/C View

    STARBOARD A/C VIEW 2. A/C Unit 8. Salon A/C Plenum Box 9. A/C Unit to Salon Plenum 11. Salon Plenum to ASR 12. Salon Plenum to Aft Head 14. A/C Head Vent 16.6A 3-13 520 Express Series...

  • Page 32: Port A/C View

    520 Express Series PORT A/C VIEW 1. A/C Unit 3. Galley A/C Plenum Box 4. A/C Unit to Galley Plenum 6. Galley Plenum to Forward Head 7. Salon Plenum to Aft Head 13. A/C Return Vent 14. A/C Head Vent 15.

  • Page 33: Cockpit A/C View

    7. A/C Unit to Companion Seat 8. Dash Plenum to Dash 9. Dash Plenum to Dash 10. Black Round Vents 11. White Round Vents NOTE: - QTY (4) WHITE A/C VENTS (ITEM # 11) ARE USED TO VENT ITEM #4. 16.11 3-15 520 Express Series...

  • Page 34: Plumbing Hardware

    520 Express Series PLUMBING HARDWARE 18.2 3-16 520 Express Series...
  • Page 35 25. Adapter 26. Garden Hose Adapter 27. Icemaker Shutoff Tee 28. Elbow 29. Hose Barb 30. Forward Head Solenoid Hose 31. Aft Head Solenoid Hose 32. Hose Clamp 33. Coupler 34. Washdown Faucet 35. Check Valve 3-17 520 Express Series...

  • Page 36: A/C Plumbing View

    520 Express Series A/C PLUMBING VIEW 12 13 14 16.8 3-18 520 Express Series...
  • Page 37 12. 90 Elbow 13. Strainer 14. Adaptor 15. A/C Raw Water Pump 16. Female Tee 17. Shower Sump Pump 18. Tee 19. White Thru-Hull Fitting 20. Hose Clamp 1/2" to 1-1/4" 21. Hose Clamp 3/4" to 1-1/2" 3-19 520 Express Series...

  • Page 38: Diesel Engine General Layout

    520 Express Series DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL LAYOUT 7.11/12 3-20 520 Express Series...
  • Page 39 21. Starboard Engine Return to Crossover 23. Genset Algae-X to Genset Fuel Filter 24. Genset Fuel Filter to Generator 25. Generator Return to Port Fuel Tank 28. Port Fuel Tank Vent Hose 29. Starboard Fuel Tank Vent Hose 3-21 520 Express Series...
  • Page 40 520 Express Series DIESEL ENGINE GENERAL LAYOUT (CON’T.) 7.13/14 3-22 520 Express Series...
  • Page 41 23. Genset Algae-X to Genset Fuel Filter 25. Generator Return to Port Fuel Tank 26. Port Crossover to Starboard Crossover Feed 27. Port Crossover to Starboard Crossover Return 30. Port Fuel Tank Fill Hose 31. Starboard Fuel Tank Fill Hose 3-23 520 Express Series...

  • Page 42: Fuel Tank And Fittings

    520 Express Series FUEL TANK AND FITTINGS 1. Port Fuel Tank 2. Starboard Fuel Tank 3. Engine Bulkhead Filter 4. Seafoam Trim 5. Seafoam Trim 6. Neoprene Gasket 7. Neoprene Gasket 8. 1" Mylar Sound Foam 9. 1" Mylar Sound Foam 10.
  • Page 43 FUEL TANK AND FITTINGS (CON’T.) 1. Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve 2. 3/8" x 3/8" Male Adaptor 3. 3/4" Closed Nipple 4. Valve Ball 5. 5/8" x 3/4" Male Adaptor 6. Hot Water Reducer 3-25 520 Express Series...
  • Page 44 520 Express Series FUEL TANK AND FITTINGS (CON’T.) 1. Engine Fuel Filter 2. Elbow 3. Adaptor 4. Genset Fuel Filter 5. Elbow 6. Adaptor 3-26 520 Express Series...

  • Page 45: Fuel Crossover Assembly

    FUEL CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY 1. “T” Shape 6 Port Fuel Valve 2. 5/8" x 3/4" Male Adaptor 3. 3/8" x 3/8" Male Adaptor 4. 5/8" Flarex 1/2" MPT Adaptor 5. Elbow 6. Elbow 3-27 520 Express Series...
  • Page 46 520 Express Series FUEL CROSSOVER ASSEMBLY (CON’T.) 1. Fuel Crossover Assembly 2. Fuel Conditioner Algae-X 3. Fuel Conditioner Algae-X 4. Bulkhead Mount Crossover Panel 5. Fuel X-Over Board Assembly 6. 5/8" CE Fuel Hose 7. 3/8" CE Fuel Hose 8. 1/4" Poly Spacer...

  • Page 47: Forward Engine Room Bulkhead

    FORWARD ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD 1. Flood Light 2. Wire Retainer 3. Fuel Crossover Assembly 4. Oil Cooler 5. Battery Switch 6. Oil Changer 7. Battery Charger 9.16 3-29 520 Express Series...

  • Page 48: Fresh Water Layout

    520 Express Series FRESH WATER LAYOUT 1. Cockpit Sink 2. Cockpit Ice Maker 3. Aft Shower 4. Washer/Dryer 5. Dishwasher 6. Forward Shower 18.1 3-30 520 Express Series...

  • Page 49: Waste Layout

    11. Waste Tank Pump-out Hose 12. Waste Tank Vent Hose 13. Forward Head Waste Hose 14. Forward Head Fresh Water Hose 15. Aft Head Waste Hose 16. Aft Head Fresh Water Hose 17. Macerator Pump-out Hose 17.1 3-31 520 Express Series...
  • Page 50 520 Express Series WASTE LAYOUT (CON’T.) 1. Waste Tank 2. Elbow 3. Holding Tank Dip Tube 4. Waste Tank Pump-out Hose 5. Waste Deck Plate 6. Aft Head Waste Hose 7. Electric Head (Aft) 8. Forward Head Waste Hose 9. Electric Head (Fwd) 10.
  • Page 51 Cockpit Lights ........4-7 Windshield Washer ......4-3 Boarding Lights .........4-7 Fireboy Alarm ........4-3 Spreader Lights ........4-7 High Water Alarm ......4-3 Aft/Mid/Fwd Bilge Pumps ....4-7 Port Ignition ........4-4 HELM SWITCH PANEL LAYOUT ..4-8 Starboard Ignition ......4-4 520 Express Series...

  • Page 52: Dash Layout

    520 Express Series DASH LAYOUT 4 - DEPTH FINDER 10 - SPOTLIGHT CONTROLS The depth finder can be turned ON by The spotlight is controlled from a joystick 1 - COMPASS pushing the top of the adjacent accessory keypad mounted at the helm.

  • Page 53: Bow Thruster

    This switch is a toggle action switch that alarm float switch is activated. controls the windshield defogger. When the switch is pressed, the defogger will turn ON. When the opposite end is pressed, the defogger will turn OFF. CSR500-001 520 Express Series...

  • Page 54: Port Ignition

    520 Express Series 19 - PORT IGNITION is pressed, the accessory, or depth finder • To trim the bow of your yacht down, push power will turn ON. When the opposite end the top halves of both switches. Volvo with Volvo Control System – Keys are is pressed, the accessory, or depth finder •...

  • Page 55: Dash Panel Layout

    DASH PANEL LAYOUT 1. Compass 2. Rudder Angle Indicator 3. Fuel Gauges - Port, Starboard 4. Depth Finder 5. Air Conditioner/Heater Ducts 6. Stereo Remote 7. SeaKey Emergency Panel 8. Volvo Display Screen 9. Dash Stereo 520 Express Series...
  • Page 56 520 Express Series DASH PANEL LAYOUT (CON’T.) 10. Spotlight Controls 11. Bow Thruster (Optional) 12. 12 Volt Outlet 13. Port Wiper 14. Starboard Wiper 15. Windshield Defog 16. Windshield Washer 17. Fire Suppression Display Unit 18. High Water Alarm 19. Port Ignition 20.

  • Page 57: Switch Panel Functions

    ON. controls the boarding lights. When the When the opposite end is pressed, the lights switch is pressed, the lights will turn ON. will turn OFF. When the opposite end is pressed, the lights will turn OFF. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 58: Helm Switch Panel Layout

    520 Express Series HELM SWITCH PANEL LAYOUT 1. Dimmer 2. NAV/Anchor Lights 3. Engine Room Lights 4. Engine Room Fans 5. Windlass 6. Horn 7. Cockpit Lights 8. Boarding Lights 9. Spreader Lights 10. AFT/MID/FWD Bilge Pumps CSR500-002 520 Express Series...
  • Page 59 Waste Holding Tank ....... 5-21 DC Master Panel ....... 5-8 Waste Disposal....... 5-21 DC Panel Circuit Breaker BILGE SYSTEM ........5-24 Functions ........5-10 Pumps..........5-24 DC Panel ......... 5-12 Blowers ..........5-24 AC Electrical System....... 5-13 AC Master Panel ......5-13 520 Express Series...

  • Page 60: Power Train

    520 Express Series POWER TRAIN Each engine is cooled by seawater entering Engine Ignition Start/Stop the yacht through a seacock in the hull Successfully entering the correct keyless The power generated by the engine is bottom. The water enters the engine through...

  • Page 61: Transmission

    The engine ignition circuits that are ON at this time will automatically be turned OFF. Transmission Through a series of gears, the transmission transmits the motive force of the engine to the propeller. The transmission has one 520 Express Series...

  • Page 62: Strut And Cutlass Bearing

    520 Express Series STRUT SHAFT STAINLESS STEEL HOSE INJECTION FITTING CLAMPS STRONG SEAL HOSE STAINLESS STEEL BANDS CSR173-15 CUTLASS BEARING Strut and Cutlass Bearing SHAFT SEAL CSR161-7A CAUTION CAUTION The cutlass bearing is water The shaft seal and rubber tubing lubricated.

  • Page 63: Propellers

    The manual valves can control the fuel pin. Refer to GENERAL MAINTENANCE in supply to the engines in five ways: Section 8 for installation instructions. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 64: Steering System

    520 Express Series 1. Both handles pointing aft shuts the flow STEERING SYSTEM Rudder of fuel OFF. The twin rudders are offset from the shaft 2. When both handles point forward each WARNING centerline to allow shaft removal without engine can receive fuel from its having to remove the rudders.

  • Page 65: Trim Tabs

    If left unattended, excessive water entry could result in the submergence of the engine compartment, or of the entire yacht. Cruisers Yachts will not warrant damage incurred due to an TRIM TAB TRIM improperly adjusted packing nut.

  • Page 66: Dc Electrical System

    520 Express Series DC Electrical System control wires. Bonding wires are green. AC DC Master Panel system wires utilize three colors. White wires The DC master panel consists of a are AC neutral. Black wires are AC hot wires WARNING voltmeter, ammeter, a battery test switch, a in 120V AC systems.
  • Page 67 DO NOT use shore power while red light is ON. Disconnect the shore cord and have the shore outlet serviced by a qualified electrician before using. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 68: Dc Panel Circuit Breaker Functions

    520 Express Series DC Panel Circuit Breaker Functions 24V DC Circuit Function Breakers DC MAIN Put the breaker switch in the ON position to send power to the 24V DC cicuit breakers described below, except the PUMP FWD HEAD and the PUMP AFT HEAD circuit breakers. The SHOWER SUMPS circuit breaker should be reset immediately if they are tripped.
  • Page 69 If a CO monitor breaker trips (pops out), push to reset immediately. See CO monitor manual for more information. SPARE This circuit breaker is installed to handle additional 12V DC system that you may want to add to the existing system. 5-11 520 Express Series...

  • Page 70: Dc Panel

    520 Express Series DC Panel 24 /12 VO L T D C SY STEM S VOLTS PORT 24V SYS 12V SYS STBD 24V SYS HOUSE 24V SYS DC VOLTS DC AMPERES GENERATOR 24 VOLTS DC 100A D C MA I N...

  • Page 71: Ac Electrical System

    The standard AC electrical system in the in the START position until you hear the power, move the slide protector over the 520 Express Series is wired for 120/240 generator has started, then release switch. generator breaker and turn on the dockside...
  • Page 72 520 Express Series OPERATION OF AC SYSTEMS 4. Switch the shore dockside breaker to ON position. Switch the yacht dockside Connecting Shore Power Cable: power breaker to ON position. Then 1. Make sure the shore dockside breaker, check the AC/DC panel POWER the yacht main dockside breaker and the SOURCE AVAILABLE indicator lights.

  • Page 73: Ac Panel Circuit Breaker Functions

    To operate the starboard engine heater, place the circuit breaker in the ON position. The engine heater heats the STARBOARD coolant in the engine block; this is aiding in cold weather starts. Move the breaker to the OFF position to turn the engine heater OFF. 5-15 520 Express Series...
  • Page 74 520 Express Series AC Switch Function Shore Main 2 Breakers REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator/freezer operates from 120 volt or 220 volt shore power or generator power. When using shore power or generator power, place this circuit breaker in the ON position to apply AC power to the refrigerator/freezer. Refer to the owner’s manual for operating instructions.

  • Page 75: Us Stds

    ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS AND DAMAGE TO APPLIANCES LINE 1 DOCKSIDE LINE 2 WILL OCCUR. DO NOT USE SHORE POWER WHILE RED LIGHT IS ON. DISCONNECT THE SHORE CORD AND HAVE THE SHORE OUTLET SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE USING. E9-002D 5-17 520 Express Series...

  • Page 76: Intl Stds 2-30 Amp (220 Volts)

    520 Express Series Intl Stds 2-30 Amp (220 Volts) 2 2 0 VO L T 5 0 AC SYST EM AC VOLTS AC AMPERES AC/HEATER 1 5 A 2 0 A 1 5 A WATER HEATER REFRIGERATOR MICROWAVE ICE/ AC/HEATER...

  • Page 77: A Word About Galvanic Corrosion

    A-28.13.1.4 operation of the status to the water. Galvanic corrosion attacks the galvanic isolator. The galvanic isolator must monitoring device. least “noble” metals first. Because zinc is a be replaced. less “noble” metal it will decompose before 5-19 520 Express Series...

  • Page 78: A Word About Bonding

    A Word About Bonding water. DO NOT leave yacht to the remainder of the system. unattended while using the “city Cruisers Yachts mounts a copper bonding water” feature. Any major leak or strip in the engine compartment, which is INITIAL STARTUP...

  • Page 79: Hot Water Heater

    The hot water tank is equipped with a high tank. Attempting to flush the head pressure relief valve for safety, and a Your 520 Express Series is equipped with a when the tank is full could result in thermostat that regulates the heater to a head and waste system that uses pumps damage to the waste system.
  • Page 80 520 Express Series CAUTION DO NOT run the pump dry. Running the pump when there is no waste to pump out of the holding tank will shorten the life of the pump. 2. Activate the macerator pump. Close the circuit marked MACERATOR from the DC panel.
  • Page 81 CORRECT HOOKUP FOR SECOND TOILET DOCKSIDE PUMPOUT SEALAND ® VACUUM VENT FILTER TANKWATCH ® TOILET VACUUM LEVEL INDICATOR GENERATOR T-SERIES HOLDING DISCHARGE TANK VENT PUMP FITTINGS DIVERTER SEACOCK VALVE CSR173-57 5-23 520 Express Series...

  • Page 82: Bilge System

    The 520 Express Series is equipped with sludge beneath the surface of the CAUTION 12 volt DC powered bilge blowers which water, the violators are subject to a...
  • Page 83 Cockpit Washdown......6-2 Oil Change System......6-5 Courtesy Lights ......... 6-3 Davit Lift System....... 6-8 Covers ..........6-3 Helm Seat ......... 6-8 Refrigerator/Freezer ......6-3 Central Vacuum .........6-9 Wet Bar ..........6-3 Cockpit/Salon Stereo .......6-11 Stove ..........6-3 520 Express Series...

  • Page 84: Accessory Items

    520 Express Series ACCESSORY ITEMS Battery Charger Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector The main battery charger is used to convert The carbon monoxide detector warns of Air Conditioning/Heater Unit dockside or generator AC power to DC carbon monoxide in the air and tracks the...

  • Page 85: Courtesy Lights

    Refer to your Skipper’s Kit for yacht. The tabs are controlled individually by refrigerator/freezer operating instructions. rocker-type switches located on the dash panel. A resettable circuit breaker located next to the switches protects the circuit from 520 Express Series...

  • Page 86: Windlass System

    520 Express Series WARNING When the Isolator Switch is ON the system can be activated at either the remote or the foot switches. When system is not being used, ensure that the power is turned OFF at the Breaker/Isolator Panel by pulling the button out.

  • Page 87: Raising The Anchor Under Power

    FILL position anchor. Jog in the last meter (few feet) impeller may not be sufficient to ensure again. This will lubricate the pump carefully seating the anchor home in the and ensure a good starting vacuum. bow fitting. 520 Express Series...
  • Page 88 520 Express Series 6. Continue to operate the pump until there 3. Once the crankcase is emptied, return DRAINING USED OIL FROM THE is a noticeable change in the sound the pump motor control switch to the ENGINES (speed) of the pump motor, which is an...
  • Page 89 OFF position. amount of additional oil. DO NOT OVERFILL! 2. Determine the type and amount of oil recommended by the manufacturer for each engine. Remember, FOUR QUARTS = ONE GALLON. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 90: Davit Lift System

    520 Express Series 3. Use one of two methods to determine FILLING THE ENGINES NOTE when the proper amount of oil has been If you have overfilled an engine, you 1. Loosen the oil filler cap on the engine or delivered to the engine.

  • Page 91: Central Vacuum

    SERVICE corner of bag compartment. Replace door Disposable Filter Bags making sure it is in proper position to seal compartment. CSR173-50 To change disposable dust bag: 520 Express Series...
  • Page 92 520 Express Series Dusting Brush Combination Fabric and Upholstery Tool Wands Use it for doing all of your dusting. This tool Use on interiors, curtains, upholstery, chairs Consists of two 2 ft. (0.6 m) straight wands. has a replaceable brush.

  • Page 93: Cockpit/Salon Stereo

    (U.S. Standard) (Outside U.S.) Frequency Spacing 10 kHz 9 kHz Frequency Range 530 to 1,170 kHz 531 to 1,629 kHz Frequency Spacing 200 kHz 50 kHz Frequency Range 87.9 to 107.9 MHz 87.5 to 1,629 kHz 6-11 520 Express Series...
  • Page 94 520 Express Series 6-12 520 Express Series...
  • Page 95 Section 7 – Getting Underway OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....7-2 Suggested Maneuvering Pre-Start Checklist ......7-2 Techniques ........7-5 Starting Diesel Engines ..... 7-2 Dropping and Weighing Anchor..7-8 Stopping Diesel Engines ....7-3 Towing the Yacht ......7-9 Fueling..........7-4 520 Express Series...

  • Page 96: Operating Instructions

    520 Express Series OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Open seacock(s) for engine cooling END OF DAY SHUTDOWN water, head flush water and air • Fill fuel tanks to prevent moisture due to Pre-Start Checklist conditioning water, as equipped. condensation. • Check all intake water strainers.

  • Page 97: Stopping Diesel Engines

    Water circulation continuously for more than 30 in the engines should take place shortly seconds. Allow starter to cool at after starting. least two minutes between starting attempts. 8. Inspect for any fuel, oil, water and exhaust leaks. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 98: Fueling

    520 Express Series Fueling STATIC ELECTRICITY HAZARD AFTER REFUELING An electrostatic spark can ignite fuel vapors Refer to your engine owner’s manual for the DANGER causing serious injury and property damage. fuel type recommended for your particular Use extreme caution when filling the fuel Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion engine.

  • Page 99: Suggested Maneuvering Techniques

    MANEUVERING A gradual turn while moving at low speed, • Practice Makes Perfect! Start in calm forward or reverse directions, is best water with no wind and lots of room until accomplished by varying propeller speed. 520 Express Series...
  • Page 100 520 Express Series SHARP AND CLOSE QUARTERS TURNS STARBOARD TURN A sharp turn can be achieved by putting one shift lever in FORWARD position and the other in REVERSE position. The rate of the SLOWER PROP turn can be controlled by the rudder as well as engine speed.
  • Page 101 A few seconds at out. full throttle should get the yacht over the hump and into a planing attitude. Once you are “over the hump” and at a comfortable CSR-159-18 520 Express Series...

  • Page 102: Dropping And Weighing Anchor

    520 Express Series If the anchor is stuck, attach the vertical, taut line to the bow cleat. Wave action on the ACCELERATE BOW RAISES PLANING ATTITUDE bow may lift flukes from the bottom. If the anchor is still stuck, feed out a few feet of line and attach it to bow cleat.

  • Page 103: Towing The Yacht

    The dangerous recoil could occur stress may be too much for cleats resulting in severe injury or death to and mounting plates. Cleats are anyone in its path. designed for mooring use only. 520 Express Series...
  • Page 104 520 Express Series 7-10 520 Express Series...
  • Page 105 Before Every Use ......8-3 DC Electrical System .......8-13 Every 50 Hours......... 8-5 Fresh Water System ......8-13 Every 100 Hours........ 8-7 Bilge..........8-14 Monthly..........8-7 Hull...........8-14 Quarterly..........8-8 General Care and Cleaning .... 8-15 Annually..........8-9 Additional Pre-Launch Checklist ..8-10 520 Express Series...

  • Page 106: Periodic Checks And Services

    520 Express Series PERIODIC CHECKS AND FREQUENCY TASK SERVICES Before Every Use 1. Check seawater strainers for leaks and accumulation of debris. 2. Check exhaust system for leaks. The checks and services outlined in this section are to be accomplished in 3.

  • Page 107: Before Every Use

    Port and starboard engine cooling the damaged hose and clamps. See your water strainers located in engine authorized Cruisers Yachts Dealer for compartment. parts and service. b. Generator cooling water strainer 4. Inspect container for debris buildup located in engine compartment.
  • Page 108 If hose is leaking, tighten hose clamp. If Cruisers Yachts Dealer. LEAKS hose is damaged, replace the hose and CSR162-13A clamps. See your Cruisers Yachts Dealer CHECK PROPELLER SHAFT LOG SHAFT LOG for parts and service. STRONG SEAL FOR WATER ENTRY 3.

  • Page 109: Every 50 Hours

    CAUTION Cruisers Yachts Dealer. 2. Remove screen from housing and flush Cruisers Yachts will not warrant with clean water. Use a brush to remove damage incurred due to an any sediment. improperly adjusted or neglected CHECK BATTERY CHARGE rudder components.
  • Page 110 520 Express Series RUDDER ANGLE SENDER COTTER CHECK COTTER CHECK TIE BAR LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CONNECTING CONNECTING SET SCREW CHECK FOR CHECK LINKAGE LOOSENESS LOOSENESS CYLINDER SCREW CHECK CHECK LOOSENESS LOOSENESS HYDRAULIC CSR173-41 LINES 520 Express Series...

  • Page 111: Every 100 Hours

    CSR164-30A replace defective hoses, tubes and TEST GFCI OUTLET clamps. See your Cruisers Yachts Dealer for parts and service. 1. Provide AC to the yacht with either a CSR173-59 shore power hookup, or the onboard generator (if installed).

  • Page 112: Quarterly

    Failure to maintain the zinc anodes on your yacht will result in electrolytic corrosion to all submerged metal. Check dealer installed zinc anodes for excessive corrosion. Your Cruisers Yachts Dealer will point out their locations at time of delivery. 520 Express Series...

  • Page 113: Annually

    Remove plug from fill tube and use a funnel with a tube to add lubricating oil. Fill only until oil reaches the full line indicated on the reservoir. CSR161-30A PLUG FILL TUBE CSR161-29A 520 Express Series...

  • Page 114: Additional Pre-Launch Checklist

    520 Express Series LUBRICATE RUDDER SHAFT 2. Use lubricating oil to lubricate the wing CHECK ENGINE MOUNTING screw threads, and the valve handle at HARDWARE Lubricate with a waterproof marine grease. its pivot point. 1. Check engine mounting hardware for looseness.
  • Page 115 Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafing. ❏ with distilled water. Update or replace old charts, waterway ❏ Inspect bilge blower hose for leaks or guides. ❏ blockage. Make sure your boating license and/or registration is up-to-date. 8-11 520 Express Series...

  • Page 116: General Maintenance

    8. Install the key and propeller on the shaft. Remove the keys from the ignition alignment. See your Cruisers Yachts The key should fit tight from side to side. switches. Dealer if necessary.

  • Page 117: Dc Electrical System

    NUTS engines are running by the engine CAUTION COTTER PIN alternators. All batteries can be charged Cruisers Yachts will not warrant from dockside power or from generator PROP damage incurred due to improperly power. When the dockside power is CSR161-37A...

  • Page 118: Bilge

    520 Express Series 2. Pour the solution into the empty tank and DANGER kerosene may be used for stubborn stains. fill the tank with fresh water. Light sanding and buffing will remove most Fumes from rags can collect in bilge stains and shallow scratches.

  • Page 119: General Care And Cleaning

    Cruiser Yachts instructions. Your Cruisers Yachts dealer is Dealer to determine which product works skilled in handling these repairs and also best in your area. Many variables affect the...
  • Page 120 520 Express Series not readily visible to make sure that the both of which are desirable characteristics. CARE AND CLEANING (SEAMARK) ® cleaner does not discolor the fabric. Then Sunbrella has a fluorocarbon finish which Seamark™ fabric should be cleaned blot dry with a clean cloth after cleaning.
  • Page 121 IMPORTANT Excessive soaking in bleach can deteriorate sewing threads. This method of cleaning may remove part of the water repellency and the fabric should receive an application of an air- curing water repellent treatment, such as 8-17 520 Express Series...
  • Page 122 520 Express Series 8-18 520 Express Series...
  • Page 123 Section 9 – Storage and Extended Lay-Up STORAGE FOR EXTENDED LAY-UP ... 9-2 Winterization ........9-3 Lifting and Storing Your Yacht... 9-2 Fitting Out After Storage ....9-6 Transporting ........9-3 520 Express Series...

  • Page 124: Storage And Extended Lay-Up

    520 Express Series STORAGE FOR EXTENDED PLACE SLING LAY-UP MARKERS HERE Lifting and Storing Your Yacht CAUTION DO NOT lift a yacht with a large amount of water in the bilge! Undue stress will be put on the hull that may cause damage which is not C.G.
  • Page 125 Contact your Cruisers Yachts Dealer to your yacht. Arrange for any permits and prep for the next boating season a little order a cradle.
  • Page 126 520 Express Series 4. Fuel System: 8. Head and Holding Tank: Close air conditioning intake seacock. a. Empty and rinse holding tank with IMPORTANT water until tank is clean. g. Remove drain plugs from seacock DO NOT fill the tanks so fuel flows and strainer.
  • Page 127 Use low air pressure at fresh water of the new season. See your in the OFF position. Remove pump outlet hose to blow water from Cruisers Yachts Dealer for paint batteries from the yacht and store in all water lines. specifications for your area.
  • Page 128 Do not 9. Fresh water System: parts. See your Cruisers Yachts overtighten. a. Close all faucets onboard. Dealer for product recommendations. 3. Inspect the entire fuel system for leaks b.
  • Page 129 This will allow time to check hull for any leaks and correct the problem before the yacht is swamped. 14. After yacht has been launched, check engine-to-shaft alignment. Refer to POWER TRAIN in Section 8. 520 Express Series...
  • Page 130 520 Express Series 520 Express Series...
  • Page 131 Section 10 – Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING......10-2 Electrical Troubleshooting, Engine and Power Train....10-2 General Notes.......10-6 Electrical.......... 10-5 Plumbing......... 10-6 10-1 520 Express Series...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Loose wiring or bad key switch. Look for any loose connections. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer to replace switch if necessary. DC main and/or ignition circuit Turn all breakers ON.
  • Page 133 Engine cooling water seacock Open seacock or remove obstruction. closed or water pick-up is blocked. Leaking or pinched water lines. Repair or replace water lines. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Transmission shift hard Corroded or pinched linkage. Replace or lubricate linkage as necessary. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service.
  • Page 134 520 Express Series PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration (continued) Worn strut, engine or transmission Replace bearings. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. bearings. Engine-to-shaft couplings out-of- Check couplings. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. round or off center. Poor performance Yacht is overloaded or weight is Reduce overload or distribute load evenly.
  • Page 135 No power at AC outlets Circuit breaker tripped or ground Reset outlet and test. If reset button or light does not come on, DO fault circuit interrupter tripped. NOT use any outlets. Have circuit checked by qualified technician. 10-5 520 Express Series...

  • Page 136: General Notes

    Flip switch to ON. Strainer or hull inlet plugged. Clean strainer or remove obstruction from inlet. Pump’s automatic shut-off is Service pump. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. defective. No water at showers or sinks when Fresh water tank is empty.
  • Page 137 Check for leaks in water system or air leaks in accumulator. See and sinks Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Weak or worn pump. Service pump. See Cruisers Yachts Dealer for service. Low water pressure at only the Restriction or obstruction in water Clean, repair, or remove obstruction from water line.
  • Page 138 520 Express Series 10-8 520 Express Series...
  • Page 139 A DIVISION OF KCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY disassembly and reassembly cost to and from the dealer or Cruisers Yachts shall not be effective or actionable if any repair or REGISTRATION OF PURCHASE: The "Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971" requires all boat manufacturers to maintain a record of CRUISERS YACHTS will be the responsibility of the owner.

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