Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
5-11 53 COUPE
12. Turn the port ignition key clockwise to the START position and release
when the engine starts.
13. Repeat for the starboard engine.
14. Check the voltage and amperage for each battery bank using the system
monitors on the Power Control Panel. If the voltage is below 12 volts or
above 15 volts, stop the engines and investigate the cause before pro -
ceeding. Refer to the system monitors manufacturer’s user manual for
more information.
15. Monitor all engine-related gauges and data on the Multi-Function Displays
at the helm. If anything seems abnormal, stop the engines and investigate
the cause before proceeding.
16. Let the engines run at idle for several minutes before leaving the slip.
5.1.5 Transmission and Throttle Operations
The engine control head includes two levers; the port side lever controls the port
engine and the starboard side lever controls the starboard engine. The engine
control levers are in neutral when they are in the center position. Shifting the le -
vers forward engages the engines in forward gear; speed is increased the further
forward the throttle levers are advanced. Shifting aft from neutral engages the
reverse gears to back the boat up.
Refer to your engine manufacturer’s user manual for more detailed information.
5.1.6 Operating the Generator
Refer to the generator manufacturer’s user manual for starting instructions. The
generator controls (
Figure 5-8
) are located in the galley peninsula cabinet.
DO NOT START THE GENERATOR UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THERE
ARE NO FUEL FUMES IN THE BILGE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
FUEL VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE AND MAY IGNITE DURING GENERA-
TOR START-UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
!