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staff upon returning from your charter.
Step 2: Check the coolant level by removing the coolant cap (
with the engine cool
). The coolant cap is
located on the port side of the engine on the top. To open, push down and turn counterclockwise.
The coolant should be visible or felt within 1-2 inches below the top. Additional coolant is stored in
the port lazarette. Do not overfill, as there needs to be room to allow the coolant to expand as the
engines warm up to operating temperature.
Step 3: Check the tension on “fan belt” for the alternator and water pump. The belts should give slightly
under moderate tension from a finger. Loose belts should be tightened before starting engine.
Step 4: Check bilges for excess water. The manual setting for the bilge pump should be used to remove any
excess water.
Be sure to return the bilge pump switch back to automatic.
Step 5: Inspect the raw water intake strainers and raw water intake thru hull, located under the berth in the
aft cabin. The thru hull should be open and the strainer clear of debris. If the strainer needs
cleaning,
close the thru hull
before opening the strainer. Unscrew the plastic bulb holding the
strainer. Be careful not to lose the rubber O-ring. Rinse the strainer and plastic bulb and replace them
with the O-ring in place. Do not fully tighten initially because the air needs to be removed. Slowly
open the thru-hull valve and allow the air in the plastic bulb to escape. When the air has escaped,
tighten the plastic bulb by hand and observe for leaks. The continued supply of seawater is critical to
the operation of the engine.
Raw water intake thru hull (aft, starboard compartment)
Intake strainer (behind engine)
Important: After cleaning, confirm the thru hull is open, as shown in the above, left photo.
Step 6: If necessary, disconnect the shore power connections by first turning off the 110 AC master
breakers, then turning off the breaker at the dock box, and finally disconnecting the actual cords.
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