RDG603A20 - Issue 10
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securely fitted to the main supply and return pipes with compression fittings.
The engine hoses should have sufficient slack to absorb engine movement without
placing strain on the hoses and be securely clipped to prevent accidental damage and
chafing.
Initially fill the fuel system by turning the ignition on to operate the electric fuel pump.
Loosen the bleed screw on the top of the primary fuel filter / water trap and close when
fuel begins to flow clearly (no bubbles). The rest of the process is done automatically
by the engine. It is rarely necessary to bleed the injection pump or injectors upon
installation as the engine will already have fuel in it from the engine run in and test
procedure.
16. Coolant
WARNING:
SCALD HAZARD!
NEVER REMOVE THE COOLANT BOTTLE CAP IF THE ENGINE IS
HOT. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT WILL SPURT OUT AND CAUSE INJURY. TIGHTEN
THE CAP SECURELY AFTER BEING REMOVED. STEAM MAY SPURT OUT DURING
ENGINE OPERATION IF THE CAP IS LOOSE.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE
ENGINE COOLANT. HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY SPLASH AND BURN YOU.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
THE WATER COOLED EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS HOT AND MAY
BURN YOU.
Prepare coolant mix of 50% clean tap water and 50% antifreeze.
Open the calorifier taps (if fitted) to fill the calorifier system and displace air.
To fill the cooling system for the first time, fill the boat skin via the inlet hose connection
or filler plug if fitted.
Shire 38 & 40: Fill the engine through the white plastic expansion tank.
