Owner's Manual Saildrive 330 - CLOUDS.NL

Periodically check when underway:
• For efficient fuel economy and long engine life the engine not be driven
with full throttle for long periods of time.
• Frequently check that the low oil pressure light is off.
• Check to see if there is a steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot
hole (telltale tube).
• The engine sounds like it’s running normally (a loud exhaust noise can
indicate the something is wrong with the cooling system).
Shifting:
• Pulling the gearshift lever forwards puts the engine in forward gear so
that the boat moves ahead. Pulling the gearshift lever backwards puts the
engine in reverse to move the boat astern.
• Warning! Shifting may only be done at low speed and on idle RPM.
Damaged gear-clutch is always caused by hush handling and is not covered by any
warranty.
• While sailing, the gear should be in forward or reverse. (If you have a fixed
prop, the neutral position provides the least drag.)
Warning systems:
• If the oil pressure drops too low, the low-oil-pressure warning indicator will
light and the buzzer will sound.
(Cooling system check is “water pilot” hole (telltale tube)).
Stopping the Engine:
• Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or
low speed. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to the ”OFF” position.
Remove the key if the boat will be left unattended.
• Close the cooling water sea-cock and fuel tank valves.
• Turn off the central switch (to the battery).
• Check before you leave the boat that no water leaks have occurred.