Marconi Sailing Club Ltd.
MSCP83
Issue 2
Sanderson Teleporter Instructions & Code of Practice
21/03/2014
Page 6 of 17
b) Check the engine oil level by accessing the dipstick underneath the right hand side of the
Teleporter between the wheels. If oil is to be replenished use the correct grade and type of oil
and ensure the correct filler port is used . There are three filler ports under the hood on the Right
side of the Teleporter. The engine oil filler is the one that is rearmost, next to the engine exhaust
manifold and is appropriately marked as such.
c) Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral position and that the direction control lever is in neutral
position.
d)
Ensure that the “STOP” knob is fully pushed in.
e) Open throttle halfway
f) In warm weather or when engine is hot, start the engine by turning the key clockwise into first
“ON” position then into second position “STARTER” position to engage the starter motor and
release when engine runs back to position “ON”. Operate the starter motor for a maximum of 10
seconds or until the engine starts.
g) During periods of cold weather turn key one notch anti clockwise and hold for 30 secs to operate
the heater, then turn it a second notch anti clock to start. When engine runs turn key clockwise
to ignition “ON” position.
h) Check that all warning lights extinguish and gauges are reading normal before continuing. If not
stop the engine and assess the problem.
i) Raise the boom sufficiently to gain access to the radiator and stop engine (as described below)
j) Open the side shield and top shield and check the radiator coolant level. Replace the shield,
ensurin
g that the “anti battery short” rubber mat is in place across the battery terminals to
prevent the possibility of shorting. Start the engine and lower the boom.
Stopping the engine.
k) Apply parking brake firmly and set direction control lever and gear lever in neutral.
