RDG603A17 – Issue 1 – Shire 30_40_50 WB/RB Manual
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Note: Periodically squirt a lubricant into the key switch slot when the key has been
removed. A lubricant such as WD40 – with silicon, would be suitable. Other lubricants are
available. Then with the battery master switch turned off, operate the key switch a couple
of times. This will ensure the lubricant works into the mechanism.
14. Sacrificial Anode Change
For Work Boats
•
The anode is located in the “T” fitting on top of the engine at the front facing forward
(
Figure 11
).
Figure 11: Work Boat Anode Location
For River Boats
•
The anode is located on the water cooled manifold (
Figure 12
).
Figure 12: River Boat Anode Location
15. Raw Water Pump Impellor Change (Work Boat & River Boat)
•
The pump is located on the front of the engine. It is either fitted to the Power Take
Off pulley camshaft drive or bolted to the front of the engine and driven by the
crankshaft. Note: The crank driven pump is a standard item on engines fitted with the
optional 140A or 240A Alternator. If the engine doesn’t use these alternators the
crank driven pump is an optional extra.
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Remove the pump cover plate.
•
Remove the pump impeller (special tools are available from chandleries to assist
with this task).
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Note: Do not lever against the front of the pulley housing as it is easily damaged.
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Inspect the pump housing and front housing for damage or wear.
Anode
Anode
