Engine – using it

This page focus on the basics to consider before using the engine. Detailed instructions and manuals are found on another page.

To do list when starting the engine

1. Open the sea cock (the water inlet valve).
2. Check there is sufficient amount of diesel fuel (Check Gobius pro).
3. Move the control level to the neutral position. (Should already be at neutral)
4. Check the engine and transmission oil level and fill with the recommended oil if necessary.
5. Check the coolant level, top up if necessary.
6. Check there are no fuel, oil, coolant or water leaks.
7. Check the alternator belt.
8. Check that nobody is in the water near the propeller.
9. At the lower helm station insert the key in the ON/STOP starter switch.
10. At the lower helm station turn the key a quarter-turn to the right (alternatively if you are at the upper helm station press the ON/OFF button). All the warning lamps come on and the acoustic alarm sounds. After a few seconds, only the ENGINE OIL PRESSURE and BATTERY CHARGE LAMPS remain lit.
11. Press the START button halfway to start preheating. Hold the button for 5 to 15 seconds, depending on ambient temperature to preheat the engine.
12. Press the START button fully to start the engine. Once the engine has started, release the button, all lamps go out.
13. Check that water flows from the exhaust outlet at the hull. If the water does not flow, stop the engine and check the raw water system.

To do list when stopping the engine

1. Before stopping the engine, let it run at idle in neutral for few minutes, especially if the engine has been operated at high speed and load. This will allow the coolant to cool down the engine.
2. At the lower helm station turn the key in the starter switch counter-clockwise (alternatively if you are at the upper helm station press the ON/OFF button and release it), the engine stops and all indicators turn off.
3. Inspect the engine compartment and check for any leaks.
4. If you are not using the engine within the next 24 hours close the sea cock (water intake).

Diesel fuel

The diesel tank is 300 liters. The fitting for the tank is on the starboard side of the deck. Ensure you never fill water in there!

Conventional diesel comes from crude oil. Environmentally friendly alternatives has been developed such as the older types of biodiesel labelled FAME/RME. Newer types of biodiesel are HVO/XTL. Bacterial and fungi may grow in FAME/RME causing the engine to stop. The preferable type of diesel is:

• B0 diesel. In Sweden it might be labelled “MK1B0”, “sjödiesel” or “blankdiesel”. It is FAME/RME free diesel fulfilling the European EN590 standard. This is the best type of diesel.

Possible to use:

• Conventional diesel fuel with limited blend of FAME/RME. This is labelled B7 (in Sweden it might be labelled MK1B7). This also fulfill the EN590 standard. The B7 diesel can consist of up to 7% of FAME/RME. It can also contain a higher proportion of newer types of biodiesel. This is typically found at gas stations for land based vehicles. This type of diesel should not be left for long in the tank since bacteria and fungi may grow in the diesel causing engine problems.

Do NOT use:

• B10, B20, B30, B100 (higher blend of older type of biodiesel such as FAME/RME).
• Newer type of biodiesels such as “HVO100”, “Neste MY Renewable Diesel” or “XTL” consisting of 100% synthetic biodiesel. These types of biodiesel have a lower density than stated by the European EN590 standard. This may make the engine produce exhausts that does not comply with the latest European emission regulations. Furthermore, using HVO100 will violate the warranty on the engine.

Cruising speed

RPM* (per minute)	Power** (Hp)	Speed (knots km/h)	Fuel consumption (liter per hour)	Fuel consumption (liter per nautic mile)	Comment
850	?	2.5-3.0 4.6-5.6	approx 0.3	0.11	Idle speed
1000	17	3.0-4.0 5.6-7.4	0.5	0.15
1300	25	4.0-4.5 7.5-8.3	1.0	0.24	Best fuel economy
1600	32	4.5-5.5 8.3-10.2	2.0	0.4
2000	38	5.5-6.5 10.2-12	3.5	0,58
(2200***)	41		5.2
(2500***)	45		7.5
(2800***)	48		10.5