Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
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the muffler and discharged overboard through the exhaust port in the stern of the
yacht.
In a yacht fitted with fresh water cooling, an auxiliary pump draws water through
the intake port, circulates it through a heat exchanger then pumps it into the
muffler and overboard through the exhaust port. Seawater in the heat exchanger
lowers the temperature of the engine coolant circulated through the engine block
by means of the normal engine water pump.
7.0 CONTROLS
7.1 General
Please refer to the engine Owner's Manual for starting procedure and engine
panel functions.
7.2
Starting and Operating the Engine
1.
Turn main battery switch to "on".
2.
Check that engine water intake valve is open.
3.
Check that the gear shift lever is in neutral.
4.
Follow specific instructions as offered in engine Owner's Manual.
Note: When a folding propeller is fitted, excessive vibration may occur when the
engine is placed in forward gear. This may be caused by one blade of the
propeller not opening. Should this occur, slow the engine to idle, shift into
reverse gear and accelerate the engine. This should open the blade. Idle the
engine and shift to forward gear.
Note: When sailing, it is always advisable to start the engine before the
sails are lowered. In this way, it is still possible to maneuver if the engine
should not start.
7.3 Engine Shut Down
1.
Close the throttle to slow idle. Place the gear shift in neutral. Stop
the engine.
2.
If the engine is not to be used again for a long period, the water
intake valve may be closed.
3.
Turn the main battery switch to "off", if no other electrical service is
required.
