C&C Pendragon 27, Quick Start Manual

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The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating (cont.)
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The engine start and house battery selector knob is located port of the companionway.
Turn battery switch to “1” when starting, “All” when running, and “2” when sailing.
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Turn off and disconnect shore power from dock.
Starting the Engine
- Put shift lever in Neutral.
- Push the throttle lever forward about 2\3 of the way (see picture below)
- Pull silver knob for ignition switch.
- Push in the start button for about 5-10 seconds and engine should start : )
- Check to make sure water is flowing out the back while engine is running
Once Started
- Ensure smooth idle speed for warming up. (Approx. 1500 RPM see tachometer below) Run
engine for 5 minutes before putting in gear.
- After warming up the engine, bring the throttle down (vertical position)
- Test forward and reverse movement if safe to do so
Tachometer/fuel gauge/Start/ Pull switch/Stop handle/ Throttle/Gear Shift
Once Underway-
When the Yanmar is warmed up, the maximum cruising speed is 2500 RPM.
Never run the engine too high as it will overheat, reduce your fuel consumption rate and not increase
your hull speed. Refuel if your tank is less than ¼ as you will get into the sludge at the bottom of the
tank and plug up filters. If at any time your engine alarm sounds, check for water coming out the exhaust
then STOP the engine. You may have run over something to plug up coolant or the water pump may not
be working properly. Check the strainer, then if nothing is obvious, call SSC. Of course raise sails and
get the boat in a safe maneuvering situation as needed!