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== Engine == | == Engine == | ||
− | * from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. | + | * from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. {{discuss}} |
* from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up. | * from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up. | ||
* the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm. | * the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm. |
Revision as of 09:07, 10 October 2007
This is a list of miscellaneous operational lore for Nevermore. For descriptive reference please see the Systems Descriptions
Contents
Engine
- from a cold start, glow for 10 seconds before starting the engine. [discuss ]
- from a cold start, let the engine idle for 5 minutes before revving it up.
- the engine runs best (least wear, most efficiency) at around 2000 rpm.
- when starting the engine,
- assure that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
- be sure the throttle is all the way down
- be sure the engine is not in gear
Head
- There are two thru-hull valves for the head. one is to let seawater in (yellow handle), the other is to let sewage out (rusty wrench handle).
- There is a valve with blue handle that determines whether sewage goes overboard or into the holding tank.
- To check the level of the holding tank, visually inspect it. The holding tank is located on the port side of the v berth. Do not attempt to open/remove the clear plastic inspection portal.
Electrical
- never have ALL batteries OFF when engine is running. Doing so will pop the alternator diodes.
- Generally, have only one battery ON at a time, especially when engine is not running.
- It is ok to set upper battery switch to BOTH with engine running if both batteries are equally discharged.
- Use the guppy when the boat is at anchor or moored. When the guppy is in the water, the guppy corrodes instead of the copper wires on the boat.
Freshwater
- If you must remove a large volume of water from the freshwater tanks, do it through an inspection portal using a hand pump.