RDG603A9 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30, 40, 50
Page 5 of 40
Contents
SECTION 1 - Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 7
1.
General ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.
Lifting ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.
Rotating Shafts and Belts ................................................................................................................. 7
4.
Exhaust System ............................................................................................................................... 7
5.
Launching and Lifting Boats ............................................................................................................. 7
6.
Batteries ........................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 2 - Engine Identification..................................................................................... 9
SECTION
3 - Installation ................................................................................................... 10
1.
Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.
Engine Beds ................................................................................................................................... 10
3.
Pressurised Water Header Tank .................................................................................................... 10
4.
Shaft Connection and Propeller Selection ..................................................................................... 10
5.
Engine Anti-Vibration Mounts ......................................................................................................... 10
6.
Engine Alignment ........................................................................................................................... 13
7.
Electrics .......................................................................................................................................... 13
8.
Engine Oil ....................................................................................................................................... 13
9.
Fuel ................................................................................................................................................. 13
10.
Coolant ........................................................................................................................................... 14
11.
Control Cables ............................................................................................................................. 15
12.
Seawater Strainer ........................................................................................................................... 15
13.
Control Panel .................................................................................................................................. 15
14.
Seawater Pump Hose Inlet Size .................................................................................................... 16
15.
Exhaust System ............................................................................................................................. 16
17.
Hydraulic Pump Drive Option (Shire 38 / 40 / 45 / 50) ................................................................... 17
18.
Installation Check list ...................................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 4 - Operation ..................................................................................................... 19
1.
Starting the Engine for the First Time ............................................................................................ 19
2.
Starting Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.
Stopping Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.
Refuelling ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.
Diesel Fuel Additive ........................................................................................................................ 20
6.
Exhaust Back Pressure .................................................................................................................. 20
SECTION 5 - Service Procedure ...................................................................................... 21
1.
Engine Oil and Filter Change ......................................................................................................... 21
2.
Air Filter Check & Change .............................................................................................................. 22
