Engine Starting And Stopping Operations - FNM HPE Series Owner's Manual

2.4 Engine starting and stopping operations

Below are listed the operation to carry out for the normal operation of your FNM
2.4.1 Preliminary operations at the ordinary engine startup
Make sure that the sea water inlet valve is open. The dry run of the sea water pump causes
irreparable damage to the impeller and serious damage to the engine after a few minutes of running.
Check the fluids levels:
- Fuel
- Engine oil
- Coolant
Before starting the engine, make sure at last that in the engine room there is no presence of
combustible gases or vapors.
2.4.2 Engine ordinary use, analog panel
To carry out the engine ordinary startup, follow these instructions:
1. Check the indicator lights and the engine preheating
When turning the key to position (I) the alternator and oil pressure indicator lights are ON and
the alarm buzzer is ON.
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