Silverton 34C, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION-5
Shift and Throttle Controls: Be certain
the shift and throttle controls operate prop-
erly and are in the proper adjustment.
Transmissions: Check that both trans-
missions shift smoothly and positively.
Trim Tabs: Check that the trim tabs oper-
ate properly and are responsive to your use
of the controls.
After completing your shakedown cruise,
recheck all
fl uid levels. Check all drive belts
for the proper tension. Generally examine all
components to be certain they did not loosen
during the cruise. Make all adjustments as
necessary.
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.
Getting Underway
After your engines have warmed to normal
operating temperature, you are ready to
depart your dock/mooring. Check the wind,
tide and current to determine the best way
to safely maneuver your yacht away from
the dock. Cast off all mooring lines.
Shift the transmissions into forward or re-
verse, depending on which way you want to
depart your dock. Your engines should be
at idle speed while departing your dock and
power should only be used if necessary for
control of your yacht.
Once your yacht has departed the dock
and is in open water, accelerate to cruis-
ing speed (RPM’s) as recommended in the
Engine Manual.
Be certain to follow all safety precautions
as mentioned in the “Boating Safety” Sec-
tion of this Owner’s Manual while operating
your yacht.
Daily Engine Shutdown
After you have completed your cruise and
secured your yacht to the dock, shut down
the engines in the following manner:
Reduce engine speed to idle.
Place transmission controls in neutral.
Allow engines to operate at idle speed for
several minutes.
Turn ignition switches to the OFF position
to shut down the engines.
Operate the bilge blower motors for sev-
eral minutes to circulate fresh air through
the engine compartment.
Turn OFF battery switches.