Basic Cruising Systems ENGINE INSPECTION
Regularly look for wear and changes in the engine condition. Visual inspection tells you about each of the systems.
ENGINE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
• Inspect the engine and compartment for signs of fluid leaks & changes since the last inspection.
• Confirm that the raw water intake seacock is open.
• Check engine oil before each trip. Diesel engine oil is normally a sooty black color. Add oil if necessary and take note of how much is added.
• Check engine coolant level. If there is a plastic reservoir, check there. Otherwise check the reservoir on the engine. Tis should be done when the engine is cool.
• Check the belt or belts for adequate tension. Inspect belts for wear or
cracks, and the front of the engine for black dust indicating belt wear.
• Transmission fluid should be checked periodically. Ideally, the engine should be off but still warm when checked. Some marine trans- missions use automatic transmission fluid, or others use motor oil. Confirm which is needed before adding fluid.
• The raw water strainer should ideally be checked daily. Close the intake seacock before opening the strainer, and be certain to open it again when finished.
Fueling
Make sure diesel is added only through the deck plate marked “fuel” or “diesel” and there are no open flames (check galley stove) or smoking in the area. Monitor the fuel flow continuously and wipe up any fuel spilled on deck. Do not hose spilled fuel overboard. Secure the deck plate when finished.
Starter Throttle
Gear lever
Choke
OUTBOARD STARTING CHECKLIST
Checking gauges
When the engine is running, don’t forget to check the oil pressure and water temperature gauges periodically. Some boats have alarm lights and buzzers to warn you if dangerous conditions exist.
1 Secure tilt control lever in down position.
2 Check for adequate fuel in tank.
3 Check kill cord. 4 Open fuel tank vent.
5 Check that both ends of fuel line are securely attached.
Seacock
The thru-hull seacock for the raw-water intake must be open.
Raw-water intake The raw-water intake strainer should be free of grass, plastic and aquatic life that could clog the system.
Cooling water Remove the cap ONLY when the engine is cool to check cooling fluid level and condition. Check coolant in the highest placed reservoir.
6 Pump bulb until firm. 7 Put gear lever in neutral. 8 Pull choke out. 9 Put throttle in start position. 10 Pull starter.
11 Push choke in after engine starts.
12 Check cooling water outlet. 25
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