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Engine Operation
Introduction
12.
The engine is an expensive part of Liquid Edge and must be cared for. Prior to starting, the
engine should be inspected to ensure it is in good working order with no fluid leakage.
Cold Start
Turn battery on (start battery)
Ensure gear lever is in neutral
Turn start key to the left for 10 seconds to heat the glow plugs
Turn the start key to the right to start engine
Increase idle if necessary (depress black button on the gear lever & push lever forward)
Allow oil pressure to build before engaging engine
Hot Start
As above but glow plugs don't need heating.
Motoring
13.
The maximum revs while motoring are 2,800; this achieves the yachts hull speed of approx 6-7
knots.
14.
When reversing, the prop 'walks' the yacht to the port side, this should be taken into account if
trying to reverse into a berth.
Engine Stop
Ensure the key is still turned to the right (on position)
Press the red stop button
Turn the key to the left (off position)
Important Points
Do not force the gear level to neutral before starting – be gentle
Always allow revs to slow before changing gear – be gentle
Do not turn the start key off whilst the engine is running
Revs necessary to heat water and charge batteries is 1,500 rpm
Maximum revs are 2,800 rpm
Check cooling water is being discharged through the exhaust
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