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Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engines
Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or working on the engines.
Engine Cooling System
The engine cooling system
circulates seawater
through the engines, and
also uses a freshwater
cooling system to reduce
engine temperatures.
•
Open the seawater
intake seacock for each
engine before starting
the engines.
•
Keep the seacocks
Open while the engines
are running.
•
Check the cooling sys-
tem’s seawater strainers
for leaks and debris
every time you use your
yacht.
•
See the Seawater Sys-
tems section in Chap-
ter 6 of this supplement
for instructions about
cleaning the seawater
strainers.
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
•
Close the seacock(s) when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time.
•
If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the
engines, and even sink your yacht.
WARNI N G! !
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
•
Open the engine cooling system seacocks BEFORE starting the engines.
•
Keep the engine cooling system seacocks Open while the engines are running.
CAUTI ON !