Silverton 43SB, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-50
DO NOT remove the cooling system
fi ller cap when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine to cool and then remove
the pressure 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 Fire Extinguisher
System Indicator Light should illuminate.
Turn the ignition key to START and hold
in this position until the engine starts. If
the engine starter motor does not oper-
ate, 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 tech-
nician as soon as possible to obtain the
proper adjustment for the Neutral Safety
Switch).
Release the ignition switch as soon as
the engine starts. The engine alarm buzz-
er should turn OFF when the engine oil
pressure reaches normal operating range.
The Automatic Fire Extinguisher Indicator
light should remain illuminated.
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).