Robertson and caine LePard 46, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 38 of 59
17. ENGINE ROOM
Your yacht is equipped with two 4 cylinder 55Hp marine diesel engines.
Carefully read the engine operator’s manual before starting the engines. Follow
the manufactures recommended inspection and maintenance guidelines found
in the Owners manuals provided with the yacht.
Never operate the engines if insufficient or no cooling water is seen to be
discharged from the seawater outlet pipe. Severe damage could be caused if
the engines are run with insufficient cooling water.
The engine room layout is shown in the drawing L46-STD-FA-0057-0.
The engine is operated by the controls at the helmsman’s position.
17.1 ENGINE VENTILATION
Engine room ventilation as shown on the drawing L46-STD-FA-0066-0 .
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.
Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas formed by the combination of
Carbon and Oxygen, commonly referred to as CO. CO is a colourless,
odourless and tasteless gas that can not be detected without using
sophisticated equipment. Diesel fuel exhaust gasses produce CO, and
precautions should be taken to protect against CO poisoning. ENSURE THAT
THE ENGINE ROOMS HAVE BEEN VENTED BEFORE ENTERING.
17.2 ENGINE FUEL
The engine fuel system is shown on the drawing L46-STD-FA-0075-0
Each engine is supplied from a dedicated fuel tank. There is fuel transfer from the
Starboard tank to the Port tank.
(Refer to Sect 17.5 for details of Fuel Transfer)
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 AFT CABIN BUNKS AS
SHOWN ON THE DRAWING.