Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN Owner'S Manual Download

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Chapter 1:

PROPULSION SYSTEM

1.1 General

The Albemarle 290 Express Fisherman is designed to be

powered with twin diesel or gasoline inboard engines. Each

manufacturer of the various marine power components

provides an owner’s information manual with their product.

It is important that you read the manuals very carefully and

become familiar with the proper care and operation of the

engines and drive system. A warranty registration card has

been furnished with each new engine and can be located in the

engine owner’s manual. All information requested on this card

should be filled out completely by the dealer and purchaser

and then returned to the respective engine manufacturer as

soon as possible.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY ENGINE OR
DRIVE  COMPONENT WITHOUT  bEING TOTALLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE AND PROPER SERVICE
PROCEDURES.    CERTAIN  MOVING  PARTS  ARE
EXPOSED  AND  CAN  PROVE  DANGEROUS TO
SOMEONE  UNFAMILIAR WITH THE  OPERATION
AND FUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.

1.2 Drive Systems

On inboard propulsion systems, all shifting and gearing

components are installed inside the hull. Only the propeller

shafts and associated equipment are under water. The engines

are mounted below the engine hatch. A transmission, also

called a gearbox, which performs desired shifting functions,

is directly coupled to each engine. The propeller shaft

extends through the hull and connects the transmission output

coupling with the propeller. The transmissions have built-

in reduction gearing. This gearing reduces the speed of the

propeller in relation to engine speed.

ALWAYS RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVERS
TO THE EXTREME LOW SPEED POSITION bEFORE
SHIFTING. NEVER SHIFT THE UNIT WHILE THE
ENGINE SPEED IS AbOVE 1000 RPM.

All transmissions require oil or fluid of some type for

lubrication. This level should be checked at the same interval

as the engine oil level.

Your boat is equipped with transmissions supplied by the

engine manufacturer. For details on the transmissions, refer

to the engine or transmission owner’s manual.

1.3 Engine Exhaust System

Engine exhaust exits the rear of the boat through the exhaust

system. The system consists of engine exhaust manifolds,

exhaust hoses, mufflers, and thru‑hull exhaust fittings.

Inboard boats use the exhaust system to expel exhaust gases

and cooling water. A periodic inspection of the hoses, mufflers

and related parts should be made to ensure that leaks or heat

deterioration have not resulted. Periodically inspect these

items for signs of deterioration or damage. Replace them as

necessary.

DO  NOT  INHALE  EXHAUST  FUMES!    EXHAUST
C O N TA I N S   C A R b O N   M O N OX I D E   T H AT
IS  COLORLESS  AND  ODORLESS.    CARbON
MONOXIDE  IS  A  DANGEROUS  GAS THAT  IS
POTENTIALLY LETHAL.

1.4 Engine Cooling System

All marine engines use surface water as a cooling medium.

The cooling water enters the system through a water intake

in the hull and is expelled through the exhaust system. Water

is pumped through the water inlets, circulated through the

engine block or heat exchanger and relinquished with the

exhaust gases through the exhaust system. The water pump

uses a small impeller made of synthetic rubber. The impeller

and water pump cannot run dry for more than a few seconds.

Propulsion System

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION