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B. START ENGINES:
1) turn ignition key fully to the right engine should start in 5 seconds or less.
Repeat for second engine.
2) Let the engines warm up.
3) Voltmeter gauge will read 26-28 volts.
4) Oil pressure will read around 50 psi or above for cold engines. Warm engines will
read in the 30‘s when idling but should never be at zero for a running engine.
5) Engine temperature should rise to operating temperature of 160-180 degrees in
about 5 minutes at idle. Keep engine RPM below 1000 until temperature is at least
140.
EMERGENCY STARTING: If starting batteries are run down and will not start
engines or generator use the emergency battery parallel switch in the pilothouse helm to
connect the start batteries to the house batteries giving them a boost and start the
generator. This switch is adjacent the start switches on the left.
C. ENGINE SLOWDOWN AND SHUTDOWN
1) VERY IMPORTANT: When running at cruising speeds, avoid suddenly
dropping engine speed to idle. Gradually reduce speed over a minute
ormore. Rapid changes in RPM can cause rapid temperature changes in
the engine and exhaust system which can cause engine or exhaust heat-
stress cracks and/or breakdowns.
Then let engines idle for at least 5 minutes to cool down the turbos and fully
lubricate the engine. Do not shut the main engines down immediately after
running at cruising speeds. Cooling down will also help to avoid coolant boil-
over and vapor locks in the fuel line due to overheating.
2)
To turn off each engine, turn off the respective key
