Silverton 45 convertible, Руководство оператора

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-65
PROPULSION SYSTEM
Propulsion of your 45C is accomplished
by two inboard engines, located within
the engine compartment. The engines are
fueled by diesel fuel. Each engine trans-
mits its power to a separate transmission,
which rotates the attached propeller shaft
and the propeller, providing forward or re-
verse movement of your yacht as selected
from the shift control unit located at the
helm. The transmissions are counter-rotat-
ing. This is de
fi ned as when in the forward
shift mode and viewing forward from aft,
the Port transmission rotates the Port pro-
peller counterclockwise and the Starboard
transmission rotates the Starboard propel-
ler clockwise.
Access to the engine compartment in your
45C is provided through the hatch in the
forward part of the cockpit.
The engine starting procedure is as fol-
lows:
Open and inspect the engine compart-
ment. Use your sense of smell to detect
the presence of fuel fumes.
Turn battery switch ON.
Operate the bilge blower motors for at
least fi ve (5) minutes. Check indicator light
on the Blower Switch to make sure the
switch is “ON”. Listen to make sure blow-
ers are “ON”.
Check the bilge water level. If it appears
above normal, turn ON the bilge pump(s)
and remove the water. Determine the
source of the excess water and repair, if
necessary, before starting the engines.
Check the bilge for the presence of any
oil. Determine the source of the oil and
repair, if necessary, before starting the
engines.
Open both engine seawater intake
valves (location of these valves are shown
on the Mechanical Layout in the Schemat-
ics Section of this Owner’s Manual). The
valves are open when the handles are
parallel to the valve body.
The photo above shows two sets of
valves. The upper set of valves, closest to
the bilge pump, are the seawater intake
valves. The lower set of valves are the
crash valves. It is very important to know
the various combinations of these valve
settings. The wrong combination of setting
could sink your vessel. The photo above
shows the normal operating positions. The
Seawater Valves are open and the Crash
valves are closed.
Improper use of the Crash Valve
can cause catastrophic damage
to the engine.