Acadia AYC CHARTERER, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Boat Operation
Daily Engine Inspection
Remember your “WOBBS ” every morning:
W
ater (Coolant),
O
il,
B
ilges (Inspect and Pump-out),
B
elts
and S ea Strainer.
Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tank. Engine coolant is a mixture of 50% antifreeze and
water. Check the level of OIL in engine with the dipstick located Port side of engine; access in aft cabin
area (P1). A pair of etch marks on oil dipstick indicates the proper oil level. Do not overfill. Make sure
the dipstick is firmly put back in. Check the oil with a paper towel or a rag. Remove stairs to access front
of engine compartment (P2). Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.
Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL is in the ‘open’ position (lever in-line with
valve). Your thru-hull and strainer are located at front of engine (P3).
Observe the glass of the RAW WATER STRAINER for debris (P4). If necessary, close the seacock,
open the strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Be careful to seat the O ring properly or you
will have a leak. REOPEN THE THRU-HULL!
Engine – Perkins M30
Acadia has a 27 horsepower diesel engine driving a three-bladed propeller through a reversible
transmission. The combined shift lever and throttle control is located on the steering pedestal (P5) in the
cockpit, along with the electronic instrumentations, temperature and diesel fuel gauges, and warning
lights low oil pressure and battery charging (P6). NEVER TURN OFF THE ENGINE WITH THE
IGNITION SWITCH. The primary Engine Stop lever is located on the Starboard side of steering pedestal
(P7) with a secondary Engine Stop lever located in the aft cabin with battery switches (P8). The engine
will propel the vessel between 6 and 7 knots in calm water at 2800 - 3000 RPM. Your best cruising is at
2800 RPM for longer periods and optimum fuel efficiency of .75 gal./hr. (P9).
Using higher throttle settings will produce very little increase in forward speed but will greatly increase
fuel and oil consumption and wear on the engine. For this reason, we ask that you limit the use of higher
RPM settings to real emergency situations. Warning – to avoid engine/transmission damage do not
exceed 3100 RPM.
Starting
In the Aft Cabin, set the STARTER BATTERY SWITCH to Vertical position (See battery section). The
switch is located in the battery controls area (over aft engine access). On deck, place shift/throttle lever in
Neutral by disengaging transmission and pressing 2/3rd way forward (P10) if engine cold, leave straight
up if already warm. Note: there is a red button (clutch) at the base of the lever that engages the engine
when “out” and disengages it when “in”. Make sure this button is in the “in” (release) position when
starting the engine.