Specifications

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7.2) Starting the Engine:
1) Turn the battery selector switch on the main electric panel to position ““, “, or “both”, depending
on battery condition.
2) Switch engine room blower on.
3) Check that engine water intake valve is open and that water strainer is unobstructed.
4) Check fuel level.
5) Check that gear shift lever is in neutral and that throttle is slightly open. (With a Perkins engine, a
cut off switch is incorporated to prevent starting if the engine is in gear.)
6) Turn ignition key on. Audio and visual alarms will activate and provide a check on their operation.
7) Turn key or push start button to start engine.
8) Check lights or gauges for any problems. Audio/visual alarm should turn off after start. Check
exhaust port for proper water circulation. If oil pressure is not indicated or water is not being
circulated and discharged from exhaust, shut down immediately and check engine systems.
9) Repeat prior checks about ten minutes after start. If they do not indicate normal operation, shut
down and check engine systems.
10) Always shift gears only with the throttle closed to a slow engine idle.
11) When running under power, frequently check your gauges to monitor engine operation. Check
your fuel level to ensure adequate reserves to prevent running dry, necessitating a complete engine
bleed of the fuel system upon refill.
• NOTE -
During cranking, sea water enters the lift or can-type muffler from pump. This may cause muffler to
overfill and permit water to back-up into engine when cranking is stopped. Therefore, when starting
engine, do not crank for longer than a total of 30 seconds (at 10-second intervals). It may be necessary
to drain muffler if longer cranking is required. Check engine for cause of failure to start if draining
muffler is necessary.
7.3) Stopping the Engine:
1) Close the throttle to a slow idle and place the gear shift in neutral. On the Perkins powered 40,
push the stop button on the cockpit instrument panel. Turn of f the ignition switch when engine is
stopped. It will not harm your electrical system to turn off the ignition switch and remove the key
while running, but your start button/switch will then be inoperative.
2) If the engine is not to be used again for long periods, the water intake valve may be closed but this
is normally not necessary. If severe freezing temperatures are anticipated, drain your raw water
cooling system to protect the engine.
3) Turn off engine room blower. If finished with other power in the yacht, turn the main battery
switch to “off”. NEVER
turn off the battery selector switch while the engine is running or you will
permanently damage the engine alternator. One may switch battery selector positions from one to
another while running, but not to “off”.
8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8.1) General:
The electrical system in your Endeavour yacht has been designed to ensure as much trouble-free
operation as possible. Wiring and connections are kept as high in the interior of the yacht as practical
to reduce exposure to water. Virtually all wiring and connections are accessible by removing panels
from under the side decks.
All ship’s wiring is plastic coated 10 gauge stranded copper with crimp type connectors used at all
junctions or terminals. All D-C wiring is two wire, color-coded: red (positive) and yellow (negative).
Battery cables are:
red (positive) and black (negative). All A-C wiring is three-wire, color-coded: black (hot), white (A-C
common), and green (ship’s ground).