Silverton 330 Sport Bridge, Owner'S Manual, Page: 96 / 161

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Check the bilge water level. If it appears
above normal, turn ON the bilge pump(s)
and remove the water. Determine the source
of the excess water and repair, if necessary,
before starting the engines.
Check the bilge for the presence of any oil.
Determine the source of the oil and repair, if
necessary, before starting the engines.
Open both engine seawater intake valves
(See
Mechanical Layout on Page 141,
which illustrates the location of the engine
seawater intake valves). The valves are open
when the handles are parallel to the valve
body (See photograph below which illus-
trates the engine seawater intake valves).
Visually examine both seawater strainers
to ensure they are free of debris. Clean if
debris is noted.
Check all cooling and lubricating
fl
uids (See
adjacent photograph, which illustrates the
location of the engine oil “dipstick”). Add
engine oil or transmission oil, if needed, but
DO NOT over
fi
ll.
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DO NOT remove the cooling
system
fi
ller cap when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine to cool and then remove the pres-
sure cap slowly, allowing the pressure to vent.
Hot coolant, under pressure, may discharge
violently and result in serious personal injury
and burns.
Place the transmission shift controls at the
helm station in the neutral position. The feel
of a “detent” midway between the forward
and reverse positions indicates the neutral
position.
Place the throttle controls in the idle or
“down” position.
Turn the ignition key to ON, but not to
START. The engine alarm buzzer should
sound and the automatic
fi
re extinguisher
system indicator light should illuminate.
Turn the ignition key to ST ART and hold
in this position until the engine starts. If
the engine starter motor does not operate,
the neutral safety switch may be out of
adjustment. Slowly and carefully move the
transmission shift control lever up and down
until the starter motor operates. See your
Silverton dealer or a competent technician as
soon as possible to obtain the proper adjust-
ment for the neutral safety switch. Release
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