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STOPPING
Every propulsion engine is fitted with a stop solenoid which is energised to stop. To stop engine simply press stop push
button, hold in until engine stops, then turn key from 'RUN' to 'OFF' position.
When leaving the boat for an extended period,
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Turn off sea-cock (heat exchanger cooled engines).
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Turn off battery isolator.
Do not turn the key to the off position when the engine is running. This will damage the alternator.
*WARNING
Do not leave the key in 'HEAT' position for more than 15 seconds - this will damage the heater plugs and eventually
lead to poor starting.
Do not depress stop button for more than 10 seconds as this will lead to overheating and failure of the solenoid.
Notes for all panel types:
Do not depress the stop button for more than ten seconds as this will lead to
overheating and failure of the solenoid.
This range of engines are equipped with a mechanical stop lever in the event of
electrical system failure. This lever is located on the starboard side of the engine
above the speed control lever. See illustration right:
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily or Every 8 Hours Running
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Check engine oil level.
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Check gearbox oil level.
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Check coolant level.
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Check battery fluid.
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Check drive belt tension
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Ensure raw water inlet strainer is clear.
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Check stern gland lubrication.
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Drain off any water in fuel water separator.
After The First 25 Hours Running
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Change gearbox lubricant (See separate gearbox manual).
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Check that all external nuts, bolts and fastenings are tight. See table for torque values. Special attention should
be paid to the flexible mount lock nuts, these should be checked for tightness, starting with lower nut first in
each case. If the lower nuts are found to be very loose, then the alignment of the shaft to the gearbox half
coupling should be re-checked. Poor alignment due to loose flexible mount nuts will cause excessive vibration
and knocking.
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Check the belt tension on any second alternators fitted and adjust –see page 11
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Check ball joint nyloc nuts for tightness on both gearbox and speed control levers. Grease both fittings all over.
After First 50 Hours
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Change engine lubricating oil.
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Change oil filter.
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Check for leaks on header tank tubestack. Tighten end cap bolt if required.
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Drain off any water in fuel/water separator.
Every 150 Hours
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If shallow sump (option) is fitted, change engine lubricating oil and filter.
Every Year -or every 250 Hours if sooner
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Change engine lubricating oil (standard sump)
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Change lubricating oil filter
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Check air cleaner element
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Check sea water pump impeller and change if worn.
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Check wasting anode condition, replace when necessary. In some environments this may be six monthly or less.
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Remove heat exchanger tube stack, by undoing the bolt each end of the tube stack. Remove end cover, pull out
tube stack and clean. Replace rubber 'O' rings and re-assemble. Immediately engine is started check for leaks.
SECTION 2
6
Speed
Lever
Stop
Lever
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