Engine

Lille Ø is equipped with a 27hp Yanmar 3GM30F diesel auxiliary engine.

Starting the engine

• Open engine raw water seacock
• Check diesel level
• Check engine oil level
• Check coolant level
• Check that there are no lines in water that might foul the propeller
• Move the throttle lever to the neutral position
• Check that the shutoff cord is fully in
• Turn the key and push the start button
• Ensure that water is coming out of the exhaust
• Ensure that alternator is charging the house bank
• Let engine come to operating temperature, about 5min

Normal operation

• 2200 RPMs is the optimal cruise speed, about 5.2kt in flat water consuming 1.8l/h
• Check periodically that water is still coming out of exhaust
• Check engine temperature periodically
• Check alternator operation periodically

Stopping the engine

• Set engine to idle
• Let run on idle for a few minutes
• Pull the shutoff cord until engine stops
• Turn off the engine key