Silverton 38 CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION-2
ine your yacht immediately to determine the
source of the fuel fumes.
If a leak is detected, have it repaired as
soon as possible by a competent techni-
cian.
If you do not detect any fuel fumes, open
all hatches, doors and windows to ventilate
your yacht.
Visually examine the engines and gen-
erator (if so equipped) for any oil leaks. If
leaks are noted, have them repaired by a
competent technician.
Examine the bilge area for water accu-
mulation. Remove excess water and locate
the source of the water. Remember, a small
quantity of water in your bilge is normal.
Turn ON the following switches:
Both battery switches.
DC Electrical Panel main breaker
switch.
Helm electronics breaker switch.
Helm accessory breaker switch.
Visually examine the fi re extinguisher
system in the engine compartment to be
certain it has not been discharged.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to the
Engine Manual for specific instructions
concerning the proper oil level and
fi lling
procedure.
Check the transmission fl uid level. If the
level is low, add fl uid, but DO NOT over fi ll.
Be certain the fl uid level is below the full
mark on the dipstick when the transmission
is cold. The
fl uid will expand as it warms and
will over fl ow if the level is too high. Refer to
the Transmission Owners Manual.
Check the generator (if so equipped) oil
level. Refer to the Generator Manual for
speci
fi c instructions concerning the proper
oil level and fi lling procedure.
If your yacht is equipped with fresh water
cooled engines, remove the pressure cap
from the heat exchangers and check that the
coolant is
fi lled to the neck of the fi ller tube.
If coolant is low, refer to the Engine Manual
for proper
fi lling instructions.
If your yacht is equipped with diesel en-
gines, refer to the Engine Manual for the
proper procedure for checking the coolant
level and the proper antifreeze/water ratio.
Open both raw water intake valves. The
valves are in the open position when the
handle is parallel to the valve body.
Remove raw water strainer cap and check
for debris. Remove any debris noted.
If your yacht is equipped with a genera-
tor, be certain there is no debris in the water
strainer. Remove any debris noted.
Examine the propeller shaft stuf fi ng boxes
for excessive water leakage. One drop of
water every sixty (60) seconds is normal.
Open the fuel shutoff valves for the en-
gines and generator. The valve is in the open
position when the handle is parallel to the
valve body.
Check the oil level in the trim tab reservoir
and be certain the level is between the FULL
and ADD marks.