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040 Life Boat Engine Starting Procedure - Duplicate 013 Cri
040 Life Boat Engine Starting Procedure - Duplicate 013 Cri
V GCL NARMADA
SHIP SPECIFIC LOCAL PROCEDURE
1. Inform bridge and engine room duty officer before starting lifeboat engine.
2. Remove the battery charger plug before starting engine.
3. Check fuel oil, lube oil levels, if necessary fill as required.
4. Select any one battery using selector switch.
5. Turn the starting knob to preheat position.
6. Now turn the starting knob to START position.
7. If lifeboat engine is not starting on one battery, select both battery together
using both selector switch and start again.
8. Check AHEAD and ASTERN operation of propeller, also PORT and STBD
movement of wheel.
9. Pull the flame out lever to stop the engine.
CHIEF ENGINEER
MV GCL NARMADA