5.2.2 Engine start

Before daily start of the engine, check fuel level, coolant level and oil level in the engines and in the generators.

• Check engine oil level only approx. 20 minutes after the yacht has been switched off.
• Verify that operational uses of the yacht are connected on the electrical panels.
• Start the generators.
• Check if cooling water temperature and generator oil pressure are correct. We recommend to pre-heat for some minutes, before supplying the generators with electric load.
• Set the gearbox to neutral;
• Insert the ignition key (1) and turn it so as to give the engine start consent;
• Click the “Start” button (2) to start the engine (not more than 10 seconds).
• After start, release button and adjust the handle on the required rpm.
• Check if oil pressure reaches the normal value within 10 seconds.
• Verify the correct temperature of engine cooling water.
• Start the first engine when you are sure it operates correctly; then start the second engine with the same procedure used for the first.
• Warm up the engine up for about 2-3 minutes at 1000 rpm max.
• Check the alternators charge.
• Activate the bow/stern thrusters by means of the relevant control panels of all helm stations.

CAUTION

In the case of a engine malfunction alarm, the luminous ring of the relevant Start button on the helm station will light up red in a flashing manner.
Acknowledge on the helm station or in the engine room.