Robertson and caine Leopard 38, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 40
18. ENGINE ROOM
CAREFULLY READ THE ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
The engine room layout is shown in the drawing (L38/4.4030/958). The engine is operated
by the controls at the helmsman’s position and has an emergency stop pull cable.
The engines are used to heat the port and starboard hot water cylinders.
ENGINE VENTILATION
Engine room ventilation as shown on the drawing L38/4.4030/982.
Before an engine is started the blower should be operated for about 5 minutes. If a smell
of diesel still persists at the exhaust vent, the source of the smell should be investigated in
engine room.
ENGINE FUEL
The engine fuel system is shown on the drawing L38/4.4030/870.
Fuel can be drawn from both the port and starboard tanks.
The fuel/water separator should be checked regularly particularly after fuelling, heavy
seas etc. In the event of water being found in the fuel/water separator the fuel tank should
be allowed to settle and water drawn off at the tank drain.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOMS, THE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVES
ON THE FUEL TANKS MUST BE CLOSED. THE FUEL TANKS ARE POSITIONED
UNDER THE PORT AND STARBOARD CORRIDOR FLOORBOARDS AS SHOWN ON
THE DRAWING.
ENGINE EXHAUST
The engine exhaust system is shown on the drawing L38/8.0540/1025.
It passes through a water trap before being discharged overboard.
Attention should be paid to the exhaust with respect to the condition and the load on the
engine. Black smoke indicates an overload.
PROPELLER
A. THE ENGINE SPEED TO BE REDUCED BEFORE GOING FROM FORWARD TO
REVERSE OR VICE VERSA.
B. PROPELLERS MUST BE INSPECTED ON DELIVERY COMPLETION, PROP-NUTS MUST
BE TORQUED TO 200FT LB.
The propellers should be checked regularly. The anodes should be checked at least every
month to ensure that they are firmly secured. During this check the propeller retaining nuts
should be tightened. Anodes must be replaced if excessively corroded. Failure to do this
will result in the propellers and shaft corroding.