3
BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your “WOBBS” every morning. (Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and
Pump-out), Belts, and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion
tanks. Check the level of your engine oil with the dipsticks. Your dipsticks are located
at
the top rear of each engine in the middle of the engine room. They are most easily
accessed by removing the narrow engine hatch in the main salon
.
Look at the etch
mark on each dipstick that indicate proper levels.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
Only fill if oil levels
are below the ½ mark. Check the general condition of the hoses and belts.
Ensure the valves on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL are OPEN! (Lever in-line with valve).
Observe through the glass of each sea strainer for debris. If necessary, close the thru-
hull, open the strainer lid, clean out debris, and reassemble
.
REOPEN
the Thru-hull!
Start Up
Having finished your inspection, start your engines from the lower helm station. Ensure
that Gearshifts are in
neutral
or the engines will not start (neutral lockout) Run your
throttles up and bring back to just above the idle position. Inset both keys into the
ignition and turn the key starting with the starboard engine.
Turn the key clockwise until the engine alarm sounds and pre-heat the engine. After
10-30 seconds turn key fully to engage the engine. If the engine does not turn over,
move the gearshift slightly while turning the key until the engine engages. If the engine
cranks slowly, check the condition of your batteries at the electrical panel. If the battery
is low, engage the Battery Parallel Switch located on the switch control panel to connect
other batteries. After the engine has started, return Battery Parallel Switch to “Off”.
After the engine starts, warm it up at about 1000rpms for about 5 minutes. Observe
your gauge readings. Oil pressure reads around 60 psi and water temp around 180 when
warm, the port engine may read a little higher approximately 190-195 degrees. Engine
temperature should rise very slowly.
Note: If water temp.is high or oil pressure low,
shut down engine
and look for problem.
Was there a lack of water exiting with exhaust? Are thru-hulls open and debris cleared
from sea-strainer? If problem keeps occurring, call SHYC Service.
Shut Down
Before shutting down, let engines idle for about 5 minutes letting them cool. Ensure
each gearshift is in the neutral position and each throttle is in idle. Turn off the engines.
