NW Explorations La Vida 2022, Руководство по эксплуатации

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LA VIDA OPERATION MANUAL NW Explorations | 25
These Racor brand fuel filters are set up in pairs; one
of the filters is active with fuel flowing through the
filter to the engine. The second filter is the backup
filter and ready to be used when the first filter is
clogged. Between the two filter units is a valve with a
handle that has a point at one end. This points toward
the filter being used. If the RPM of one of the engines
begins decrease, you will need to switch to the backup
fuel filter.
To switch fuel filters :
1. Slow the engines down to idle and shift the
engines out of gear,
2. Have a crewmember take watch as you enter the engine room,
3. Turn the valve handle at the front of the Racor filter so that it points toward the backup
filter.
4. Check the fuel filter of the other engine, if there is excessive sediment, switch that filter
as well.
5. Let the engine idle for a minute before increasing the throttle to cruising speed
Between the two filters is a vacuum gage that indicates the pressure (vacuum) of fuel being
pulled through the filter. If the needle is in the red zone, it is time to switch to the backup fuel
filter.
6.1.5 Engine Oil
The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick. The dipsticks are located in the
middle of the engines along the center walkway. Use a paper towel from the roll in the generator
room, wipe the stick, reinsert and back out to take the reading.
Add only enough oil to bring it up to the ‘add’ mark , using the Chevron Delco oil provided in the
generator room. If you need more oil, please buy it, and we will reimburse you.
6.1.6 Visually Inspect the Engine Room
Whenever you’re in the engine room, ask “Does everything look right?” Look at the pads under
the engines and transmissions. While some drips are normal, there shouldn’t ever be substantial
accumulations of any fluids.
6.1.7 Check the Transmission Oil Level
Once every two weeks, or more often if a transmission shifts erratically, check the transmission
oil level with the dipstick when the engine is running and in neutral gear. It is unlikely that any
oil will need to be added. Be sure to check under the transmission for leaks. Low transmission
oil is a serious matter.
The valve handle has a pointed end that points
to the filter that is active. To switch, turn the
valve to point to the backup filter.