4 - PRE DELIVERY SERVICE
Once the engine has been installed on board,
and before removing the protective covers from
the various filler holes, clean the external sur-
faces of the engine. These operations have to be
done by the boat builder representative or an au-
thorized workshop.
GENERAL VERIFICATION
See SILVERWAKE® warranty conditions
- Fill with motor oil and transmission fluid
- Fill with heat exchanger coolant fluid; bleed at
the high point of the turbo volute
- Check tension ot belts
- Check that the different connectors, as well as,
the oil and water drain plugs are properly tight-
ened
- Check that the electrical cable terminal, battery
terminals, battery switch and extension wiring
connectors are properly tightened
- Check the remote control levers (by moving
them several times)
- Check for proper synchronisation of the shift
throttle lever (essential in the case of a single
Lever control).
Shift must be fully engaged be-
fore throttle cable start to move.
- Perform a final check of the clamps as well as a
visual check of the complete marine engine. as-
sembly. lf necessary, retouch the paint on the as-
sembly and accessories.
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DANGER: Do not approach the battery with an
open Name or spark. A mixture of extremely ex-
plosive gases forms when the battery is being
recharged - Do not short circuit
• The battery electrolyte is highly corrosive: if the
battery acid comes in contact with the skin, im-
mediately wash with soapy water - in case of
contact with the eyes, rinse abundantly with wa-
ter and consult a physician immediately
- Start with the positive terminal when connecting
cables to the battery
- Start with the negative terminal when discon-
necting cables from the battery
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WARNING: Do not allow fuel or lubricant to
spill on the engine.
• The fluids used for the operation of the engine
may be dangerous to your health.
• The engine oil may damage your skin – wear
gloves
.
NOTE:
Modern diesel engines are precision ma-
chines which require the use of high quality fuel
and lubricant.
Engine and reversing gear box lubrication
Engine
- Oil pump driven lubrication system, pressure
regulated by a discharge valve.
- Disposable cartridge oil filter
Transmission
Refer to separate specifications
Adding motor oil
Through the filler hole located on the cylinder
head cover, unscrew the cap. Check the level
with the oil dipstick. Do not exceed the maxi-
mum level.
NOTE:
Qualities and quantities of oil to be used
are described in the technical characteristics
FUEL SYSTEM
Composition
Main disposable cartridge filter
Seawater fuel cooler (4.390 TDI)
Injection pump
High-pressure injector line
Injectors
Fuel system bleeding
- Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
- Open the fuel tank delivery valve. Open the air
vent screw on the top of the filter carrier; use the
included lift pump.
- Close the screw when air bubbles have disap-
peared. Start the engine. In the case of complete
lack of fuel:
- Unscrew the pressure line union nut of injector
n° 1.Turn the engine with starter till fuel appears
Tighten the union nut and do the same operation
for the other injectors.
- Start the engine and check the leakage lack.
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DANGER:
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Do not smoke, or draw near with
an open flame or spark.
- Always dry off any spilled fuel.
COOLING SYSTEM
It consists of two different systems: the closed
cooling system and the external sea water sys-
tem (raw water.)
Closed cooling system
It consists of a engine water circulating pump
driving from the crankshaft, by two V-belts, a wa-
ter heat exchanger including exhaust manifold, oil
cooler integrated in the block and a thermostat.
Sea water system
It consists of a pump, a heat exchanger for the
fresh and seawater, an air cooler, fuel oil cooler
(4.390), gearbox oil cooler and a mixer exhaust
elbow.