Starting the engine on a seamaster

[Little yogi]

Hi

A question to any Seamaster cruiser owners.

Having just bought a seamaster 30, I'm a bit confused about the correct way to start the perkins diesel engine.

There are different marks on the ignition switch, HS a plus sign and S, I think if the engine is cold then I move the key to the left in order to engage preheat, count to ten and move the key up to HS the engine then starts, the key then has to be moved to the the plus sign so the alternator charges the battery, if starting a hot engine then the key moves to the S sign , engine starts and key is moved the plus sign, is this correct ?

Want to make sure I'm starting her in the correct manner , I don't want to cause any harm to the electrics or engine

Many thanks

 

[CalicoJack]

We have a Perkins 4108. Start from cold, summer time, turn on ignition, so the alternator light comes on.
Then turn the key against the resistance and count; if you can see the engine, you will see a smoke doughnut emerge from the air intake when it’s beginning to work. Depending on the engine I would guess that 10 seconds isn‘ enough, try 20 secs’ minimum, after the smoke appears. Winter try half a minute.
To start turn it further to the right.

 

[Little yogi]

We have a Perkins 4108. Start from cold, summer time, turn on ignition, so the alternator light comes on.
Then turn the key against the resistance and count; if you can see the engine, you will see a smoke doughnut emerge from the air intake when it’s beginning to work. Depending on the engine I would guess that 10 seconds isn‘ enough, try 20 secs’ minimum, after the smoke appears. Winter try half a minute.
To start turn it further to the right.

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

So do you have HS on your ignition switch, on mine it's on the far left and believe it' stands for heat start

 

[ChromeDome]

In case you do not have them, I've put some reading materials here for you to download (limited period):

4_108M_Engine_Handbook.pdf
4_108M_Workshop_Manual.pdf
4_108M_Parts_Manual.pdf

Some info covers more models, despite my file naming
Starting procedure description begins on the Handbook pg. 28

 

[Little yogi]

In case you do not have them, I've put some reading materials here for you to download (limited period):

4_108M_Engine_Handbook.pdf
4_108M_Workshop_Manual.pdf
4_108M_Parts_Manual.pdf

Some info covers more models, despite my file naming
Starting procedure description begins on the Handbook pg. 28

Thanks for that, unfortunately I can't open the pdf file.

Perhaps you've copied in down wrong

 

[ChromeDome]

Worked when checked, sometimes an issue with the pdf viewer integrated into your browser.

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Files are too big for attaching here but if you can't download to your pc, then open in your pdf viewer, send me your email in a PM and I'll send them over

 

[CalicoJack]

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

So do you have HS on your ignition switch, on mine it's on the far left and believe it' stands for heat start

Sorry, I’ve no idea, but I will certainly look next time I’m at the boat; towards the end of next week hopefully.