Starting Engines And Cruising - Bayliner Lateriser Operation & Inventory Manual

3. STARTING ENGINES AND CRUISING

NOTE: It is not necessary to pre-heat the engines unless the outside temperature is
approximately 30 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Start one engine at a time (recommend the Port engine first). Turn the ignition key fully
clockwise until the engine starts and release the key. If the engine does not start after two to
three seconds, release the key, wait ten to fifteen seconds, and then try again. The engine oil
pressure/temperature alarm will sound during the start up until the engine starts and the oil
pressure reaches normal operating range. If the alarm persists, check the oil pressure gauge
reading and shut the engine off. If the alarms sound at any time during operation, check the
gauges to determine what the problem is (oil pressure or engine temperature), and shut that
engine off.
After the engines have been started, check the oil pressure gauges, voltmeters, and fuel
gauges. Check all gauges frequently while cruising. Do not allow the fuel tank to go below
one-third full to prevent air from enter the fuel lines on a heavy roll during high sea
conditions.
Check the engine exhausts to be sure that exhaust water is flowing from the exhaust outlets.
Let the engines warm at idle for at least 5 minutes prior to shoving off or raising anchor.
Whenever you are shifting the transmission lever (the black handle) be certain that the
throttle is in the FULL IDLE position. Hesitate momentarily at neutral position when
shifting forward to reverse and visa versa. We request that, for normal cruising, the engines
be operated around 2300 rpm. At this engine speed you will be traveling approximately 14
knots, while still realizing good fuel efficiency. In case of an emergency, when travel is of
extreme importance, the engine may be run at higher rpm's for a short period of time.
Any switches that are turned on while at the upper helm cannot be turned off at the lower
helm, such as blowers or anchor lights. After you are through cruising, double check to see
that every unwanted accessory is off. This will avoid a low battery.
GAUGES
It is important that you monitor the gauges regularly. The oil pressure should be between 60-
75 PSI. The starboard engine will always run a little hotter than the port because of the
different accessory items that each engine runs. The starboard engine cruises at 185 degrees,
and the port at 170 degrees.
You will hear two alarms when starting each engine. These are the low oil pressure alarms.
If these alarms go off while underway or making maneuvers, immediately check all gauges
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