Meridian Yachts 580 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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580 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
Engines
While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual
Supplement, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
Engine Cooling System
Refer to the engine operation manual
for cooling system details.
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Open the seawater intake seacock
for each engine before starting
the engines.
•
Keep the seacocks Open while
the engines are running.
•
Check the cooling system’s sea-
water strainers for leaks and
debris every time you use
your yacht.
•
See the Seawater Systems section
in Chapter 6 of this Owner’s
Manual for instructions about
cleaning the seawater strainers.
Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engines.
NOTI CE
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Engine Break-in Procedure
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Engine Starting and Stopping
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Gear Shifting
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Fuel and Oil Recommendations
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Engine Maintenance
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Engine Storage/Winterization
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
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Close the seacock(s) when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time.
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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!
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Open the engine cooling system seacocks BEFORE starting the engines.
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Keep the engine cooling system seacocks Open while the engines are running.
CAUTI ON
!