Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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8. Lifeboats engine and accessories
8.1 Start engine
8.1.1 Starting precaution
Starting any engine can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced
people. Before attempting to start engine, the operator should be fully conversant
with starting procedure and controls.
- Ensure that the batteries are in serviceable condition and correctly
connected.
- Check that the oil levels in the engine and the gearbox are correct.
- Check that the all water drain plugs and cocks are closed. Check that
water inlet valves, if fitted, are opened.
- Check that water level in expansion tank is filled up with mixture of
water/antifreeze ( 40%).
8.1.2 Check before starting
- oil level in oil sump tank and gearbox
- collant level in the expansion tanker
- battery main switch is on. Oil pressure light and changing light will now
be on and the buzzer will sound.
8.1.3 Manually start a motor lifeboat engine
- Check that the gear lever is in neutral position.
- Prime the fuel system if necessary.
- Check that the engine is free to turn without obstruction.
- Turn throttle control lever to almost vertical or “fast”.
- Move the de-compression lever towards the fly-wheel. Fit starting
handle.
- Turn engine slowly from 3 to 20 turns to prime combustion chamber
and lubricating system.
- Crank the engine really fast. When speed is obtained, return the de-
compression lever to the firing position. Continue to crank until the engine fires.
- Remove starting handle and reduce engine speed as required.
- To stop the engine : turn throttle control anti-clockwise and hold it until
the engine stop. Or, if fitted, pull the remote stopping control.
After starting: check the oil pressure gauge and with a water-cooled
engine the overboard discharging of cooling water.