RDG603A8 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Canal Boat Complete Manual 30, 35, 38, 40, 45, 50.doc
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14.
Coolant
Prepare coolant mix of 50% clean tap water and 50% antifreeze.
Open the calorifier taps (if fitted) to fill the calorifier system and displace air.
To fill the cooling system for the first time, fill the boat skin tank via the inlet hose
connection or filler plug if fitted.
Shire 30, 35, 38, 40: Fill the engine through the white plastic expansion tank.
Shire 45: Fill the engine through the twin thermostat housing filler, then top up the white
plastic expansion tank.
Shire 50: Fill the engine through the water-cooled exhaust manifold filler, then through
the twin thermostat housing. Top up though the white, plastic expansion tank.
N.B. After running the engine for the first time, monitor the water level frequently as
trapped air bubbles may be expelled. Top up the system as necessary.
Bleed skin tank
15.
Calorifier
The temperature of coolant flowing to the calorifier from the engine can be between 85
and 90
C. A blender valve must be incorporated in the calorifier/hot water system outlet
to lower the hot water temperature for domestic use
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16.
Control Cables
Connect engine speed control cable. With the engine off, ensure that the engine speed
control lever achieves full travel from idle to full speed. Adjust if necessary.
Check the gearbox shift lever selects positively and that the drive direction corresponds
with the gearshift control lever. Ensure that the gearbox control lever and the gearshift
lever are both in neutral before connection. Adjust if necessary.