Section 04
Maintenance & service
Pre-start checks, service schedules, oil, filters, impellers, anodes, alignment and lay-up.
25Marine Diesel Pre-Start and Shutdown ChecksThe checks to run before you press start and in the first minute after, from seacock and strainer to exhaust-water flow, oil pressure and alarms.26Marine Diesel Service ScheduleBuild a marine diesel service schedule around hours and calendar time, whichever arrives first, without missing the model-specific work in your manual.27Changing Marine Diesel Oil and FilterA safe sequence for changing marine diesel oil and filter, from warming and extraction to refilling, checking oil pressure and disposing of waste.28Changing Fuel Filters and Bleeding AirThe safe order for changing primary and secondary marine diesel filters, bleeding air from the system, and confirming the engine runs cleanly after.29Raw-Water Pump ImpellersHow to inspect and replace a raw-water pump impeller, find every missing blade before it blocks the exchanger, and avoid dry-running damage.30Heat Exchanger and Coolant ServiceHow to service a marine heat exchanger and coolant system, from tube stacks and end caps to thermostats and raw-water coolers, and what scale costs.31Belts, Hoses, Clamps and MountsHow to inspect marine engine belts, coolant and exhaust hoses, clamps and flexible mounts, and how to judge when each one is due for replacement.32Saildrive Maintenance and CorrosionMaintain a yacht saildrive correctly, including diaphragm inspection, seals, lubricant, anodes, coatings and galvanic-corrosion checks.33Shaft Seals, Bearings and AlignmentHow to inspect stuffing boxes, dripless seals, cutless bearings and couplings, and why shaft alignment decides how long all of them last.34Marine Diesel Lay-Up and StoragePrepare a marine diesel for short and long storage in tropical, humid, cyclone-prone and southern Australian conditions.35Marine Diesel Tools and SparesBuild a marine diesel tool and spares kit that matches your cruising: what to carry coastal, what offshore, and what is useless without the tools.