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RDG603A9 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30, 40, 50 

 

 

 
 

SHIRE WORK BOAT

 

MANUAL 

 

 

S

HIRE 

14 30 WB 

S

HIRE

 14 40 WB  

S

HIRE

 14 50 WB  

 

 

Please read in conjunction with 

Yanmar 

&  

PRM Gearbox Manual. 

 
 

 

Enter your engine identification details in the spaces provided above.

 

 

E. P. BARRUS LIMITED, Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire.

 

OX26 4UR

 

Tel: 01869-363636 

Fax: 01869-363610 

www.barrus.co.uk 

Summary of Contents for SHIRE 14 30 WB

Page 1: ...HIRE 14 30 WB SHIRE 14 40 WB SHIRE 14 50 WB Please read in conjunction with Yanmar PRM Gearbox Manual Enter your engine identification details in the spaces provided above E P BARRUS LIMITED Launton Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4UR Tel 01869 363636 Fax 01869 363610 www barrus co uk ...

Page 2: ...uirements Standards Other normative document method Technical file Specify in more detail Mandatory standard Annex 1 B Exhaust Emissions B 1 Engine Identification B 2 Exhaust emission requirements EN ISO 8178 1 1996 B 3 Durability B 4 Owner s Manual Annex 1 C Noise Emissions See Declaration of Conformity of the craft in which the engine s has have been installed This declaration of conformity is i...

Page 3: ...is respect WARNING THIS MANUAL FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE IT ACCOMPANIES IF A TRANSFER OF TITLE OCCURS IT MUST ALWAYS BE HANDED OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WARRANTY This Limited Warranty provides coverage for three 3 years or 2000 hours which ever occurs first for commercial users from the date of warranty registration The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this...

Page 4: ...ance items adjustments normal wear and tear damage caused by abnormal use operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation duty cycle section of the Owners Manual accident submersion improper installation proper installation specification and techniques are set forth in the Operations and First time running sections in this manual use of an accessory or part not man...

Page 5: ...ion 10 5 Engine Anti Vibration Mounts 10 6 Engine Alignment 13 7 Electrics 13 8 Engine Oil 13 9 Fuel 13 10 Coolant 14 11 Control Cables 15 12 Seawater Strainer 15 13 Control Panel 15 14 Seawater Pump Hose Inlet Size 16 15 Exhaust System 16 17 Hydraulic Pump Drive Option Shire 38 40 45 50 17 18 Installation Check list 18 SECTION 4 Operation 19 1 Starting the Engine for the First Time 19 2 Starting ...

Page 6: ...ment 27 11 Panel Maintenance 28 12 Sacrificial Anode Change 28 13 Raw Water Pump Impeller Change 28 14 Engine Heat Exchanger Tube Stack Flushing 29 15 Winterization of Seawater Cooling System 29 SECTION 6 Shire Service Parts 30 Starter Relay 30 b 40A 30 a 25A 30 c 15A 30 SECTION 7 Service Schedule 31 Specifications and Capacities 31 Service Intervals 31 SECTION 8 Wiring Diagrams 33 Harness Wiring ...

Page 7: ...t over stressing either bracket during any lift 3 Rotating Shafts and Belts The engine and its accessories are not to be put into operation until they are integrated into the boat as a whole No person should be in the engine compartment and the engine cover or deck hatches should be closed whilst the engine is running 4 Exhaust System Exhaust gases may have temperatures as high as 600o C and conta...

Page 8: ...id if splashed on skin or eyes flush well with water and seek medical advice Keep the battery tops and battery compartment ventilated at all times If disconnecting the battery remove the earth lead FIRST and re connect it last If charging the battery ensure that the charger is switched off before connecting and disconnecting Do not tip the battery on its side Please see label on battery or manufac...

Page 9: ...details This can be found engraved into the brass plate on top of the engine rocker cover and stamped to the crankcase next to the starter motor An example of the engine identification plate is shown below Note There are a number of optional extras that may be fitted to an engine for particular customer s engine that are not listed here A list of common item service part numbers can be found in Sh...

Page 10: ...ed higher than the level of the engine and no more than 1 metre from the engine to prevent cooling system air locks 4 Shaft Connection and Propeller Selection Some type of flexible coupling must be used to connect the gearbox output flange to the propeller shaft flange Various coupling flanges are widely available to assist with this Please note underperforming engines will not be covered under wa...

Page 11: ...f this occurs excessive engine vibration will be experienced through the hull Care should be taken to install mounts parallel to the engine rails and washer and locknut firmly tightened on the cover of the mount The maximum distance from the top of the locknut to the base of the adjusting nut must not exceed 5mm any greater adjustment should be made up using shims below the mount ...

Page 12: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 Page 12 of 40 ...

Page 13: ...s There is a warning label attached to the harness to remind you of this Connect the wiring extension harness multi plug to the panel plug and the other end to the engine Connect the single wire that is adjacent to the 11 pin plug Connect the start battery positive cable to the electrical terminal post adjacent to the sump pump The starter motor battery cable must have a cross sectional area of at...

Page 14: ...t from the engine run in and test procedure 10 Coolant Prepare coolant mix of 50 clean tap water and 50 antifreeze Fill the engine cooling system for the first time through the header tank filler cap on models 30 40 and through the exhaust manifold filler cap and then via the header tank on model 50 Start and run the engine for several minutes to dispel any remaining air bubbles with the pressure ...

Page 15: ...how RPM and hours run and include warning lights and a warning buzzer the deluxe panels also have gauges for water temp oil pressure and battery charging The panels are designed to be splash proof and are correctly installed with the gauges vertical Do not install so that they remain out in the open or cover up when not in use Dash Panel Calibration Procedure Connect dash panel plug to engine wiri...

Page 16: ...peed and indicated tachometer speed are the same Engine energise to stop systems are available as an optional extra 14 Seawater Pump Hose Inlet Size Shire 30WB 20mm approx 3 4 Shire 40 50WB 25mm approx 1 15 Exhaust System The exhaust outlet size on the engine is 1 1 2 BSP female There must be a flexible exhaust hose of suitable exhaust grade between the engine and the silencer or hull outlet The o...

Page 17: ...ze of oil cooler installed must be calculated by the hydraulic drive transmission supplier to ensure it has sufficient cooling capacity and is sized appropriately taking into account Maximum engine power High ambient summer air temperature Summer River Canal Sea temperature No additional restriction to engine coolant flow is present 17 Hydraulic Pump Drive Option Shire 38 40 45 50 For SAE type pum...

Page 18: ... Check fuel system is connected correctly and primed Fuel line water trap installed and water drained off Check header tank and skin tank connections are correct way round constant pipework rise to header tank Check level of coolant in header tank and correct ratio All air has been bled from skin tank calorifier and pipework Engine and gearbox oil levels are as specified Throttle and gear cables c...

Page 19: ...inate when the water temperature exceeds the safe level Listen for warning buzzer Turn key to second position start and hold to crank Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds On engine start immediately release key Key will return to first position on The warning buzzer will stop and on the deluxe panel the oil pressure gauge will show an oil pressure of 3 4 bar 45 60 psi Should any warning li...

Page 20: ...dditives will ensure that your engine fuel injection system is in top condition which should result in many years of smooth reliable operation without the cost and inconvenience of expensive breakdowns due to poor quality fuel It has also been found that improvements in fuel consumption and startability are an added benefit of using this product Diesel fuel additive is available from your Shire de...

Page 21: ...ray under the engine to catch the small amount of oil that will escape from the oil filter Using a strap type oil filter removal tool supplied slacken the filter from the engine block in an anti clockwise direction remove the tool and spin off the filter Lightly oil the new filter O ring seal and install the filter onto the engine Spin it on in a clockwise direction and finally tighten by hand onl...

Page 22: ...ge the gearbox oil while it is still hot Please refer to PRM gearbox manual for more information Place a tray beneath the gearbox that will hold at least 2 0 litres Undo the gearbox drain plug and remove allow the oil to drain fully Replace the drain plug ensure that the sealing washer if used is still in place and in good condition tighten Fit a new washer if required Refill the gearbox with oil ...

Page 23: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 Page 23 of 40 PRM 150 gearbox Level dipstick Filler plug Magnetic drain plug Viewed from underneath Level dipstick Filler plug ...

Page 24: ... take to your local waste oil disposal point Do not allow oil or contaminated parts to enter the inland waterway system 4 Primary Fuel Filter Water Drain Place a small drain bowl under the primary fuel filter water trap Loosen the drain screw located in the bottom of the fuel filter water trap CAUTION WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT Level dipstic...

Page 25: ...OMPARTMENT Ensure the fuel tank is at least full prior to undertaking this procedure Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap located on or near the fuel tank Place a small drip tray under the filter body Remove the fuel filters using the oil filter wrench supplied Unscrew them until loose then remove by hand Primary fuel filter only Retain the metal fuel filter drain screw from old filter and re us...

Page 26: ...e level with coolant 50 clean tap water and 50 ethylene glycol based anti freeze through the expansion tank filler cap Do not use water only to top up as this weakens the coolant mix reducing the level of frost protection and anti corrosion protection of the coolant 8 Belt Adjustment Depress the longest run of the drive belt to be checked If the travel exceeds 15 20 mm using hard finger pressure t...

Page 27: ...he correct new belt prior to starting this procedure some engines may have been fitted with non standard optional alternators which may not have the belt sizes listed Make a note of belt size on delivery Loosen the top adjuster bolts and the lower mounting pivot nut and bolt Push the alternator towards the engine to loosen the belt Remove the seawater pump may not be required depending on seawater...

Page 28: ... are available Then with the battery master switch turned off operate key switch a couple of times to ensure lubricant works in to mechanism 12 Sacrificial Anode Change The anode is located in the T fitting on top of the engine at the front of the engine facing forward 13 Raw Water Pump Impeller Change The pump is located on the front of the engine bolted to either the P T O pulley camshaft drive ...

Page 29: ...changer Carefully remove the tube stack from the centre of the heat exchanger Fully flush between the tubes to remove any dirt or scum build up Inspect the tube stack replace if damaged Reassemble and refit checking the end cap O rings are in good condition Refill the engine with coolant as described earlier page 14 15 Winterization of Seawater Cooling System To prevent frost damage to the seawate...

Page 30: ...0210219 Primary Fuel Filter RDG9188346 Secondary Fuel Filter 119802 55801 50A Alternator Belt Shire 30 25132 003700 50A Alternator Belt Shire 40 50 RDG6079 140A Alternator Belt optional RDG6076 Air Filter Element RDG5795 Engine Oil Filter Element 129150 35153 Zinc anti corrosive anode 119574 44150 Zinc sticker 124220 09340 Raw Water Pump Impeller for front crank mounted pump option on all engines ...

Page 31: ...matic Transmission Fluid Coolant 50 Clean Water 50 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Service Intervals Check Change Notes Engine Oil Filter Daily level Every 250 hours Or 12 Months First change after 50 hrs Gearbox Oil Weekly level Every 250 hours Or 12 Months First change after 25 hrs Coolant level Daily level Every 24 Months Diesel Fuel Filter Primary Secondary 50 hours Every 500 hours Or 12 Months Dra...

Page 32: ...n shallow or sandy waters Main Heat Exchanger 500hrs Or check more frequently if local conditions require Remove clean as instructions on pg 26 Key Switch Lubricate Every 150 hours Or 12 Months As per Instructions section 12 Dash Panel Maintenance Whichever occurs first If large quantities of water are found in fuel when filter drained increase frequency of draining ...

Page 33: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 SECTION 8 Wiring Diagrams 1 Harness Wiring Diagram ...

Page 34: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 Page 34 of 40 2 Engine Wiring Diagram Shire 30 35 with Glowplugs ...

Page 35: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 Panel Wiring Diagram Standard Panel ...

Page 36: ...RDG603A9 Issue 1 Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30 40 50 Page 36 of 40 Deluxe Panel ...

Page 37: ... 30 40 50 RDG20710110 Standard Instrument Panel Tachometer Hour Meter Water Temperature Warning Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Optional Additional Alternator Charge Light 50A Alternator Charge Light Glow Plug Light Optional Key Flap Ignition Switch ...

Page 38: ...Instrument Panel 50A Alternator Charge Light Optional Additional Alternator Charge Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Water Temperature Warning Light Glow Plug Light Optional Key Flap Ignition Switch Water Temperature Gauge Hour Meter Tachometer 50A Alternator Voltage Output Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge ...

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