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490 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System
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Note the following about the generator:
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Polarity has been established in the installation of the generator(s), therefore the polarity lights will not func-
tion in this mode.
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Fuel to run the main generator is supplied from the port fuel tank.
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In addition to servicing the filters attached to the generator(s), the filters/separators (located near the fuel line
valves) should be serviced as described in the manufacturer’s manual.
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The coolant mixture installed at the factory consists of equal parts of water and antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol).
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The coolant bottle for the generator is located inside the port generator compartment hatch.
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Check the generator’s seawater strainer for leaks and/or debris before each use.
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Oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage gauges are provided on the generator control panel, inside the
AC/DC cabinet on the port side of the salon. These gauges monitor the engine functions of your generator.
Generator Starting & Stopping
1. Run the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator.
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If your yacht is running below cruising speed, leave the blowers on while the generator is running.
2. Make sure the generator’s seawater pickup seacock is Open before starting and during running of
the generator.
3. Make sure that the port engine battery switch is turned to the On position.
4. On the panel, press the toggle switch to the "START/PREHEAT" position until the generator starts.
5. Turn on each individual component breaker as required.
6. To shut Off the generator, press the toggle switch to the “STOP/PRIME” position until the generator com-
pletely shuts down.
TYPICAL GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
START/
PREHEAT
STOP/
PRIME
TOGGLE
SWITCH