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J/145 OWNER GUIDE 41
Engine Safety Precautions
Due to high temperatures it is recommended that after running the diesel for more than two hours you
reduce speed to idle and allow excess heat to dissipate for five to ten minutes.
The most common cause of trouble is contaminated or dirty fuel. Your boat is equipped with a dual
primary fuel filter located in the engine compartment and a secondary filter on the engine. The wise
skipper carries replacement filter cartridges. The dual filter is designed so that one filter is in operation
while the other is a spare. This way you can switch the fuel flow through the spare filter, if you need to
change out the first one.
Familiarize yourself with the bleeding procedure for the engine and try bleeding it yourself. The procedure
only takes a few minutes after you are acquainted with it, but can be exasperating to the uninitiated.
Starting The Engine
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If installed, turn VHF, GPS and Instruments "OFF."
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Transmission lever:
FORWARD= PushForward
NEUTRAL= Between Forward & Aft
REVERSE= Pull Aft
Push in throttle handle (or winch handle) and move throttle lever forward 1/3 to increase initial starting
RPM's.
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Turn ignition key to "ON" position. Audible alarm indicates low oil pressure, and will continue until
engine starts. There is an oil pressure alarm test switch on the cockpit engine panel.
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Turn the ignition key to the "START" position. Release immediately after start. If it does not start in
ten seconds, turn off key. Advance throttle slightly and after ten seconds, repeat.
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Oil pressure light and audible alarm should go out after starting. If not, stop engine.
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Once engine starts, set throttle at about 1,000 RPM. Check for exhaust water. If no water, shut down
engine immediately. Check to be sure seacock for engine cooling system is open. Also make sure
sea water strainer is not clogged. If indications are normal, warm up ten minutes.
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Test forward and reverse at dock with docking lines in place. Shifting should be done at low RPM's
AT ALL TIMES. Shifting at too high an RPM can cause severe damage to the drive train.
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Check for exhaust water periodically. Engine is cooled by sea water via a heat exchange and
enclosed fresh water system. Water temperature should be 165 degrees or less and water should
exit from the stern at all times. Without water exhaust discharge, engine will burn up.
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The best cruising RPM is approximately 2,800 - 3,000 RPM. Maximum continuous rated RPM is
3400 for the engine. Check sea water strainer for debris. Ensure thru-hull is open. If necessary,
check under hull to see if intake is blocked.