OPERATION MANUAL
Mahe 36 - Skedaddle
Page 9 – Engines and Saildrives
Engines and Saildrives
Skedaddle is powered by twin Volvo 30HP diesels and cruises at six knots at
2000
revs
.
It is equipped with saildrive legs.
One 255 litre fuel tank gives a cruising range of at least 40 hours running.
To Start Engines
1.
Select neutral with gear lever in central position.
2.
Push
IGNITION
button.
3.
Push
START
button.
To Stop Engines
1.
Select neutral.
2.
Press
STOP
button.
3.
When engine is completely stopped – Ignition off.
To Engage Gears
Push forward to engage forward gear. Pull back control to engage reverse.
Always pause at neutral for a few seconds when changing gears.
To Run Engines for Battery Charging
Push black buttons in to disengage the gears and push forward to increase the revs
to 1200 to 1500 rpm.
Checking of oil and coolant in the engines is not necessary during your charter unless
a problem occurs.
It is a good idea to check there is adequate cooling water coming from the engine
exhaust after starting.
If an engine alarm sounds while engine is still running
*
Stop the engine.
*
Call Cumberland Base for advice and assistance
.
