Albemarle 41 CONVERTIBLE Owner'S Manual Download

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410 Convertible

Inboard engines use a thru-hull water intake scoop and strainer.
This strainer is located on the hull bottom and must be kept
free of mud, weeds and other debris.  A ball valve is provided
on each intake thru-hull.  Be sure these valves are in the open
position before operating the boat engines.

The strainers should be visually inspected each time the boat
is hauled for accumulation of marine growth, weeds, and
other foreign objects. If clogged or dirty, the strainer should
be cleaned.

A CLOGGED SEA STRAINER CAN RESTRICT THE
SUPPLY OF COOLING WATER TO THE ENGINE AND
EXHAUST COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
DAMAGE.

Cleaning the sea strainers

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Make sure the boat is properly blocked and supported.

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Remove the safety ring and clevis pin at the rear of the
strainer.

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Open the access door and remove debris or marine growth.
Thoroughly ﬂush the screen and the inside of the strainer
to remove foreign matter.

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Close the access door and install the clevis pin and safety
ring.

SHOULD  AN  ENGINE  INTAKE,  EXHAUST  OR
COOLING  HOSE  RUPTURE,  TURN  OFF  THE
ENGINE AND CLOSE THE ENGINE WATER INTAKE
VALVE  IMMEDIATELY.    PROCEED,  UNDER TOW
IF  NECESSARY, TO  A  SERVICE  FACILITY  FOR
APPROPRIATE  REPAIRS.    MAINTAIN  A  CLOSE
VISUAL WATCH ON THE PROBLEM HOSE AND THE
BILGE WATER LEVEL.

Inboard boats utilize an exhaust hose to relinquish cooling
water. A periodic inspection of the hose, mufﬂers and related
parts should be made to ensure that leaks or heat deterioration
have not resulted.

A “freshwater” or  “closed” cooling system that is cooled by
a  heat  exchanger  and  the  seawater  cooling  system  provides
adequate engine cooling without exposing the internal engine
cooling system to the harmful effects of surface water.  This
system is standard with all diesel engines.  The engine owner’s
manual provides additional information regarding the service
and maintenance of this equipment.

1.5 Oil Change Pump

Your boat is equipped with an oil change pump system designed
to change and ﬁll the engine oil in the main engines and the
generator. It is mounted in the engine compartment aft of the
starboard engine.

The system is designed with a manifold system that enables one
pump to service multiple engines.   Oil  hoses are run from the
engine oil pan ﬁtting directly to valves on the manifold.  The
valves are labeled and are used select the engine to be serviced.
The reversible pump is controlled by a switch near the valves.
In one direction it will pump oil out of the engines.  In the other
direction it will pump fresh oil into the engines.

Draining Oil from Engines

Place the drain/ ﬁll hose in an empty container. Open the valve
on the manifold which connects to the engine to be serviced.
Switch the pump to draw oil from the engine. (Push the switch
away from manifold) Repeat this process for each engine or
generator to be serviced.

External Engine Sea Strainer

Engine Oil Change System