Drivers Guide; Starting Up - Hamilton Jet HJ212 Installation And Service Manual

Appendix
Ball joints
Grease
Multi purpose lithium based grease or calcium sulphate based grease (apply lubricant using a grease needle).
Examples
BP:
Castrol:
Mobil:
Shell:
Impeller seal
Lubricant
Only use P80 temporary rubber assembly lubricant (P/N 902021)
Do Not Use:
Or methylated spirits (rubbing alcohol) on impeller seal surface to aid assembly
Grease or oil
Overhung load adaptor
Fluid
Use mineral or synthetic based hydraulic fluid conforming to ISO 11158, DIN 51524-2/DIN 51524-3 standards. The hydraulic fluid selected
should be within the operating temperature range.
The operating viscosity for Hamilton Jet hydraulic systems is within the viscosity range of 16-36 cSt.
Examples
Shell:
Castrol:
Esso/Exon/Mobil:
BP:
Gulf:
Used on jet Models
HT900 HT1000

Drivers Guide

Starting Up

Never stop the engine(s), or disengage the drive to the jet unit, when approaching a
mooring or at any time when control of the vessel may be required.
Before starting the engines, check the following:
Make sure the vessel is securely moored in deep water and well clear of other objects or craft.
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Make sure the helm is centred and the reverse controls are at zero speed.
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Make sure that clutches and gearboxes, if fitted are in the neutral position.
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The depth of the water below the bottom of the vessel is at least 0.3metres (12")
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After starting the engine(s):
Adjust the helm and reverse levers, to control vessel movement.
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Energrease MP-MG2
Molub-Alloy 6040/150
Mobilux EP2
Gadus S2 V100
Tellus 46
Hyspin AWS M46
DTE 10 Excel 46
Bartran HV46
Harmony AW46
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