Difference between revisions of "Standard operational procedures"
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* Press black starter button (with rubber boot starboard of the binnacle) | * Press black starter button (with rubber boot starboard of the binnacle) | ||
* Throttle down to idle after engine starts | * Throttle down to idle after engine starts | ||
| + | * Check oil pressure gauge to ensure pressure rises after start | ||
* Check exhaust to ensure cooling water is being expelled. | * Check exhaust to ensure cooling water is being expelled. | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 15 September 2011
This is a list of concise, preferred operational practices for X-Dimension. For detailed descriptions of systems, please see Systems Descriptions. For a complete list of detailed instructions of how to do things on the boat, see the HowTos.
Rigging
Engine
Starting
- Transmission must be in neutral (port lever horizontal)
- Starter battery switch in starboard lazarette switched on (9 o'clock); buzzer will sound
- Throttle (starboard lever) up slightly
- Press black starter button (with rubber boot starboard of the binnacle)
- Throttle down to idle after engine starts
- Check oil pressure gauge to ensure pressure rises after start
- Check exhaust to ensure cooling water is being expelled.
