RDG603A11 - Issue 8 - Shire 14 70, 85 & 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 27 of 50
should be left full to eliminate the buildup of condensation and water in the tank.
5.
Diesel Fuel Additive
The use of diesel fuel additive is strongly recommended on Shanks & Shire engines.
The quality of the fuel available when cruising is often unknown; also the fuel may
have been in storage for long periods of time. The use of additives will ensure that
your engine fuel injection system is in top condition, which should result in many
years of smooth reliable operation without the cost and inconvenience of expensive
breakdowns due to poor quality fuel. It has also been found that improvements in
fuel consumption and startability are an added benefit of using this product.
Diesel fuel additive is available from your Shanks or Shire dealer in a handy 375 ml
container, part number RDG80210219
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6.
Exh
aust Back Pressure
•
Use 100 mm ID suitable machine flexible exhaust hose on both Shire 70, 85 & 130
WB. Do not step down to a smaller size.
•
The engine exhaust outlet must be at least 200mm (8”) above the outside seawater
level of the hull. If not an exhaust high rise kit and/or lock box/Swan neck must be
used to prevent sea water flowing back up the exhaust and causing engine damage.
