5/10/2008 - 5
Boat Operation
Pre-start Inspection:
Use the square plate on top of the engine
square plate on top of the enginesquare plate on top of the engine
square plate on top of the engine to step down into the engine room.
Chec Oil Level The dipstic is located on the port side of
the engine. If the level is below the “low”
mar , add 15-40W oil (in engine room port
side) to bring to “high”. Do not overfill!
Chec Coolant Level The overflow container is on the forward
engine room bul head. It should be about ½
full when the engine is cold. Extra coolant,
if needed, is in the engine room, port side.
Chec Raw Water The raw water strainer is located on the
forward engine room bul head, port side.
Chec it for debris with a flashlight. Clean
and replace the strainer if fouled.
Be sure
Be sure Be sure
Be sure the seacoc is open
the seacoc is openthe seacoc is open
the seacoc is open!
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General Inspection While still in the engine room chec hoses,
clamps and belts for looseness and signs of
lea s or wear. The bilges should be dry.
Chec Fuel Filters Dual fuel filters are aft under the hatch in the
galley. The tip of the valve handle points
toward the filter currently in use.
If water or contaminants are present, drain
through the bottom drain plug into a container
for safe disposal later.
