Section 5 - Maintenance
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Seawater Strainer
Refer to the appropriate Cummins
Operation and Maintenance Manual Marine Engine
for seawater strainer maintenance
instructions.
Flushing (Cleaning) the Seawater System
Before seasonal or extended storage, we recommend flushing or cleaning the seawater cooling system to avoid salt or silt build‑up.
Contact your
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility
for additional information.
Electrical System
Fasteners, Connectors, and Wiring
1. Check for loose, damaged, or corroded fasteners.
2. Check for loose, damaged, or corroded connectors and wiring.
Checking Gauges
1. Check that all gauges are securely mounted.
2. Check that any viewing systems such as VesselView, if equipped, are securely mounted.
3. Check for loose, damaged, or corroded wiring and connectors.
4. Contact your Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility for correction or repair if necessary.
Cleaning Gauges
Clean gauge by washing with fresh water to remove sand and salt deposits. Wipe off with a soft cloth moistened with water. The
gauge may be scored or damaged if wiped with abrasive material (sand, saline or detergent compounds, etc.) or washed with
solvents such as trichlorethylene, turpentine etc.
E‑Stop Switch Tests
At the interval specified in the maintenance schedule confirm that each E‑Stop switch, including the switches at the auxiliary
joystick stations, functions as intended.
Each time a task is performed ensure that all engines did start or shutdown where indicated in the table.
Station
Task
E‑stop to Activate
Confirm E‑Stop
Function—Check
Engine Status
Finish Task
Main helm station
Start all engines from the
main helm station
Main helm station
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Second station (if
applicable)
Start the engines from the
second helm
Second station helm
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Third station (if applicable)
Start the engines from the
third helm
Third station helm
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
First auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
Start all engines from any
helm station
First auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Second auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
Start all engines from any
helm station
Second auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Third auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
Start all engines from any
helm station
Third auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Forth auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
Start all engines from any
helm station
Forth auxiliary joystick
station (if applicable)
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Engine Room ‑ Vessel
Interface Panel (VIP)
Start all engines from any
helm station
On the VIP
All engines
shutdown
De‑activate
E‑Stop
Battery
All lead acid batteries discharge when not in use. Recharge every 30 to 45 days, or when specific gravity drops below battery
manufacturer's specifications.
Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this information is not available, observe the following:
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