Albemarle 410 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 95)

410 Convertible

Engines

Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper perfor-

mance and reliability of your inboard engines. Maintenance

schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner’s

manual. They should be followed exactly.

Proper engine operation requires a good supply of clean, dry

fuel. Improper marina fuel storage techniques, limited boat

usage, etc. can cause the fuel to become contaminated. Periodi

cally, it may be necessary to siphon accumulating water and

contaminated fuel from the bottom of the fuel tanks.

Algae can grow in the accumulated water in diesel fuel tanks.

This condition is most prevalent in warm climates. Periodically

adding a high quality diesel fuel additive containing an algae

cide may be required to control algae in your boating area.

The age of fuel can affect engine performance. Chemical

changes occur as the fuel ages that can cause deposits and re

duce the cetane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can

damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if

your boat is not being run enough to require at least one full

tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel additive should be added to

protect it from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manu-

facturer can provide additional information on fuel degradation

and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine.

Generator (Optional)

The engine maintenance required on the generator is similar

in many ways to the main engines. The engine incorporates

a pressure-type lubrication system and a fresh water cooled

engine block which is thermostatically controlled. The most

important factors to the generator’s longevity are proper ven-

tilation and maintenance of the fuel system, ignition system,

cooling system, lubrication system and the AC alternator.

Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your

generator owner’s manual. They should be followed exactly.

Note: Diesel generators charge the battery just enough

to compensate for the DC electrical current the

engine requires to operate. Therefore, it is impor

tant to activate the battery charger to maintain

the house battery bank whenever the generator is

running.

13.5 Drainage System

It is essential that the following items be done periodically to

maintain proper drainage of your boat:

• Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to remove debris that

can block water drainage.

• Clean the hardtop, tower or radar arch leg drain holes.

This is especially important just before winter lay-up.

• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switch for proper

operation. This is accomplished by lifting the ﬂoat switch

until the pump is activated. You can also use a garden hose

to ﬂood the bilge until the water level is high enough to

activate the pump.

• Flush all gravity drains with freshwater to keep them clean

and free ﬂowing.

• Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and service as

required.

Note: All drains and pumps must be properly winterized

before winter lay-up.

NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS

IN MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT

DAMAGE TO THE HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY

RESULT.

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