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9. Electrical Options
DANGER:
ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!
If the engine is fitted with the optional 230V Travel Power System, refer to the manual
supplied with it for correct wiring, control box installation and operation.
The Shire range can be supplied with other optional additional 12V or 24V alternators.
This will be supplied fitted but not wired. It is the responsibility of the boat builder to
ensure that this is correctly wired to the boats electrical system.
10. Engine Oil
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE
ENGINE OIL. HOT ENGINE OIL MAY SPLASH AND BURN YOU.
NOTICE:
ENGINE OIL WITH A HIGHER API CLASS THAN CD IS UNSUITABLE FOR CANAL
BOAT OPERATION AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE IF USED.
All Shire engines are supplied fully run in.
Check oil levels in engine and gearbox before starting
For the Shire 70 WB use good quality engine oil SAE 10W / 40 API class CD.
The Shire 85 WB uses John Deere oil. See
Section 7
– Service Schedule
for the
specification of the oil.
