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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-68
operating range (a maximum of
200° F), the affected engine will
send a code to the engine panel
display when the engine is over-
heating. Again, if this occurs, turn
OFF the respective engine immedi-
ately; contact your Silverton Dealer
for inspection and repair, if neces-
sary.
Check the exhaust outlets for the pres-
ence of water. Water coming from the ex-
haust outlets indicates proper water circu-
lation in the engine exhaust system. Water
should start coming out of the exhaust out-
let shortly after the engine is started. If you
do not observe any water coming from the
exhaust outlet(s), turn OFF the respective
engine and contact your Silverton dealer
for inspection and repair.
Visually inspect the engine compart-
ment for fuel, oil and water leaks. If leaks
are found refer to your Fuel Section of
this manual. Also, contact your Silverton
dealer for inspection and repair, if neces-
sary.
Visually inspect the exhaust system for
leaks. If any leak is observed, immediately
turn OFF the engines and contact your
Silverton dealer for inspection and repair,
if necessary.
Check the transmission fl uid level. The
transmission fl uid should read FULL on
the “dipstick”. If the fl uid level is low, add
suf fi cient transmission fl uid to raise the
level to the FULL mark or slightly lower.
DO NOT over
fi ll. If the fl uid level is low,
check the transmission(s) for leaks and
contact your Silverton dealer for repairs if
leaks are noted.
Refer to the ENGINE MANUAL included
with your owner’s packet for additional
technical information concerning mainte-
nance requirements for the speci
fi c en-
gines with which your 45C is equipped.
Bow Thruster (Optional)
You may have chosen as an option when
you purchased your
45C , a Bow Thruster
System . The purpose of this system is
to aid in maneuvering your yacht in close
quarters, such as departing or entering
a marina boat slip. The
Bow Thruster
propels the bow of your yacht in a Port
or Starboard direction, depending on
your selection, which is made from a
control panel located at the helm station.
The
Bow Thruster operates on 24V DC
electrical power, controlled by a breaker
switch, located in the forward bilge area.
The Bow Thruster has its’ own set of
batteries. The battery switch for the Bow
Thrusters is by the batteries for the Bow
Thruster. The system has its’ own 25 amp
charger. The breaker for the charger, and
the fuse for the Bow Thruster is located by
the batteries also.
Refer to the Bow Thruster User and
Maintenance Manual for technical infor-
mation concerning your Bow Thruster
System. This manual is provided by
your Silverton Dealer and located in
your Owner’s Packet.
Batteries
The bow thruster batteries’ provide power
to the thruster motor and controls. The
batteries are two (2) 31 Series AGM bat-
teries wired in series to make 24VDC and
are located under the galley
fl oor hatch.
The batteries must only be replaced with
AGM batteries.