Silverton 34C, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-55
If the engine fails to start within thirty
(30) seconds, release the ignition
switch. Allow the starter motor to cool
for at least sixty (60) seconds and then
try again to start the engine. Prolonged
starting attempts may result in starter
motor overheating and damage.
Failure to release the ignition switch
from the START position after the en-
gine starts may result in serious dam-
age to the starter motor and/or engine
fl ywheel.
If the engine alarm buzzer DOES NOT
turn OFF, turn OFF the engine immedi-
ately if the oil pressure gauge displays
no, or very low, oil pressure. See your
Silverton dealer for inspection and
repair, if necessary. No, or very low,
oil pressure may cause serious dam-
age to the internal mechanism of your
engine(s).
If the automatic fi re extinguisher indi-
cator light DOES NOT remain illumi-
nated, turn OFF the engine(s) immedi-
ately and follow the proper procedure
to check for
fi re aboard your yacht as
detailed in the Automatic Fire Extin-
guisher System Section of this Owner’s
Manual. A
fi re aboard your yacht may
result in serious personal injury or
death.
If one of the batteries is “dead” or not
suf fi ciently charged to start your engine,
depress the “Parallel Start Switch” simul-
taneously while turning the ignition switch
to START. The parallel start switch draws
power from both batteries during the start-
ing procedure and it is located on the helm
switch panel. Refer to the Electrical pages
of this section of your Owner’s Manual
for a location of the Switch. Release both
switches immediately after the engine
starts.
DO NOT continue to depress the “Par-
allel Start Switch” after the engine has
started. Damage to the alternator(s)
may result.
After you have started both engines and
determined they are running properly, the
“warm-up” procedure should be followed
before departing the dock/mooring. The
proper “warm-up” procedure is as follows: