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Barrus Shire 30 RB Manual

Manual is about: Work boat and river boat engine

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual sh ire work boat and river boat engine manual for the following engine models: s hire 30 wb s hire 30 rb s hire 40 wb s hire 40 rb s hire 50 wb s hire 50 rb please read in conjunction with yanmar & the prm gearbox manual optional: travel power manual...

  • Page 2

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 2 of 51 declaration of conformity for recreational craft propulsion engine with the requirements of directive 2013/53/eu. Name of engine manufacturer: yanmar co., ltd. Name of authorised representative: e.P.Barrus ltd address: e.P.Barrus ltd, la...

  • Page 3: Please Note:

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 3 of 51 please note: this manual has been compiled to help you to operate your engine and its associated parts with safety and pleasure. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the engine and its parts before operation. E.P.Barrus...

  • Page 4

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 4 of 51 prm gearboxes are covered by a three (3) year warranty for recreation users and two (2) years for commercial users. Engine alternator, starter motor and electrical components are only covered by a one (1) year warranty. Conditions that m...

  • Page 5: Index

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 5 of 51 index page section 1 – safety precautions ................................................................... 8 1. General .....................................................................................................................

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 6 of 51 20. Calorifiers ................................................................................................................... 22 21. Control cables ......................................................................................

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 7 of 51 17. Winterization of seawater cooling system (work boat & river boat) ....................... 35 section 6 – service schedule .................................................................... 37 1. Specifications and capacities .........

  • Page 8

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 8 of 51 section 1 – safety precautions 1. General it is the responsibility of the installer/operator to ensure that the finished installation complies with the relevant health & safety requirements and the recreational craft directive before com...

  • Page 9

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 9 of 51 seek medical advice. • keep 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 ...

  • Page 10: Shire

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 10 of 51 section 2 – engine identification please quote the engine identification number during any enquiry or when ordering spare parts. Use the space below to record these details. This can be found engraved into the brass plate on the top of ...

  • Page 11

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 11 of 51 section 3 – installation 1. Ventilation • all internal combustion engines radiate heat and require cool, clean air to aid complete combustion. • please ensure that adequate engine room ventilation is provided, by fitting at least two ve...

  • Page 12

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 12 of 51 large mounts are used on the back of the engine. • ensure that the engine has been installed for at least 24 hours before shaft alignment is checked, to allow the mounts time to settle under the engine weight. • ensure that the anti-vib...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 13 of 51 figure 3: correct anti-vibration mount installation figure 4: anti-vibration mount installation points 6. Engine alignment • the gearbox output shaft flange and propeller shaft input flange must be almost perfectly aligned. A maximum of...

  • Page 14

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 14 of 51 • if the engine is out of alignment it will result in excessive vibration and possible damage to the stern tube and propeller shaft. • boats that are fitted with fully flexible drive couplings should still have the engine and shaft alig...

  • Page 15

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 15 of 51 cable installed at all times. 8. Electrical options • if the engine is fitted with the optional 230v travel power system, refer to the manual supplied with it for correct wiring, control box installation and operation. • the shire range...

  • Page 16

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 16 of 51 11. Coolant • prepare coolant mix of 50% clean tap water and 50% antifreeze. For workboats: • ensure the top header tank connection goes to the small hole connection on the tank. • to fill the engine cooling system for the first time: •...

  • Page 17

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 17 of 51 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...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 18 of 51 engine speed. If a new control panel, tachometer or alternative alternator is fitted, the tacho will require re-calibrating. Control panel calibration procedure: • connect control panel plug to engine wiring loom plug. • turn ignition o...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 19 of 51 fittings and silencer (if fitted), must not be smaller than 1½” bsp. Exhaust silencers, flexible exhaust hose connections and lagging blanket are all available as optional extras: part description part number exhaust coupling 1½” x 1½” ...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 20 of 51 figure 6: correct installation of the lift silencer 1. The swan neck must reach at least 450mm (18”) above the waterline, when installed on hull centreline. 2. The top of the silencer should be at least 300mm (12”) below the water injec...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 21 of 51 approved by lloyds and dnv. Do not use oil or grease to lubricate hoses when installing, wetting the inside of the hoses with water will help them slip more easily over the silencer spigots. A minimum of 2 hose clips must be used. Secur...

  • Page 22

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 22 of 51 18. Hydraulic drive transmissions if an engine is to have a hydraulic drive transmission attached to it instead of a conventional marine gearbox, a number of points must be observed. Bobtail engines (i.E. Engines supplied without a mari...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 23 of 51 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...

  • Page 24: Section 4 – Operation

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 24 of 51 section 4 – operation 1. Starting the engine for the first time • remove ignition key. Check & set the engine idle speed to 850-875 rpm check for leaks explain/demonstrate daily/weekly/periodic maintenance checks explain/demonstrate off...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 25 of 51 • ensure all oil and coolant levels are checked. • ensure both the engine and domestic batteries are connected. Both battery master switches must be turned on. Failure to do so may damage the domestic alternator. • ensure that the raw w...

  • Page 26

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 26 of 51 5. Refuelling • all shire boat engines run on diesel fuel. • please note that when the vessel is to be left for any period of time, the fuel tank should be left full to eliminate the build-up of condensation and formation of water in th...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 27 of 51 section 5 – service procedure.

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 28 of 51 caution: wear disposable gloves and beware of hot oil and engine block. Remove the ignition key before working in engine compartment. 1. Engine oil and filer change • change the engine oil while the engine is still hot. • remove the bla...

  • Page 29

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 29 of 51 • to fit a new air filter, loosen the jubilee clip which secures the old air filter to the engine. Remove the old air filter and fit the new air filter in its place. Re-tighten the jubilee clip. • the air filter is constructed from plea...

  • Page 30

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 30 of 51 figure 8: prm150 gearbox figure 9: prm260 gearbox 5. Disposal of oil and related items • please dispose of used oil and oil filters safely with due regard for the environment and take to your local waste oil disposal point. • do not all...

  • Page 31

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 31 of 51 figure 10: primary fuel filter drain screw 7. Primary and secondary fuel filter change • ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure. • turn off the main boat fuel supply tap. This is located on or near t...

  • Page 32

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 32 of 51 • to check the coolant level, ensure that the engine has been shut down for at least half an hour. For work boats • the coolant level can be checked visually and should be between the two level marks formed on the front of the white pla...

  • Page 33

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 33 of 51 of the engine. It is essential that when the alternators are refitted that the alignment is perfect or premature belt wear will occur. 12. Belt replacement caution: remove the ignition key before working in engine compartment. • ensure ...

  • Page 34

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 34 of 51 note: periodically squirt a lubricant into the key switch slot when the key has been removed. A lubricant such as wd40 – with silicon, would be suitable. Other lubricants are available. Then with the battery master switch turned off, op...

  • Page 35

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 35 of 51 • replace the impellor. • replace the cover plate gasket if damaged. • replace any other worn components as necessary. 16. Engine heat exchanger tube stack flushing for work boats • when the engine is cold, drain the water from the engi...

  • Page 36

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 36 of 51 freezing, ensure all seawater or raw water is drained from the system. • alternatively, run neat antifreeze through the seawater pump inlet to protect the system. • ensure that the antifreeze is drained before starting the engine during...

  • Page 37

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 37 of 51 section 6 – service schedule 1. Specifications and capacities specification of coolants and lubricants to use: component lubricant engine sae 10w 40 api class cd oil coolant 50% clean water + 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze prm 80 and 12...

  • Page 38

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 38 of 51 sacrificial anodes 250 hours every 500 hours or 12 months* check and change more frequently if local conditions require it raw water pump impellor 250 hours every 500 hours or 12 months* change more frequently if operating in shallow or...

  • Page 39

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 39 of 51 section 7 – wiring diagrams 1. Engine wiring diagram shire 30, 40, & 50 sh ir e w o rk bo a t / ri v e r bo a t e n g in e.

  • Page 40

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 40 of 51 2. Standard control panel wiring diagram.

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 41 of 51 3. Deluxe control panel wiring diagram.

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 42 of 51 4. Rdg20710110 – standard control panel 5. Rdg20710111 – deluxe control panel tachometer hour meter water temperature warning light oil pressure warning light 140a alternator charge light 50a alternator charge light glow plug light key ...

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    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 43 of 51 6. Overall dimensions of the control panels rdg20710110 - standard control panel (all dimensions are in mm) rdg20710111 – deluxe control panel (all dimensions are in mm).

  • Page 44

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 44 of 51 7. 8kw travel power wiring diagram and overall dimensions figure 13: travel power wiring diagram figure 13 shows the 12/24 volt part of the wiring for the 8kw travel power system. For the 230 volt wiring diagram please refer to the trav...

  • Page 45

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 45 of 51 figure 14: travel power dimensions these are the dimensions for figure 14: 3.5kw 5kw 7/8kw dimension 1 65mm 65mm 55mm dimension 2 390mm 390mm 470mm dimension 3 (140a alt) 420mm dimension 3 (240a alt) 445mm dimension 4 (140a alt) 135mm d...

  • Page 46

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 46 of 51 section 8 – technical data engine model 3tnv82a bdsa 4tnv88 bdyed sh type vertical in-line diesel engine vertical in-line diesel engine combustion system indirect injection indirect injection aspiration natural natural number of cylinde...

  • Page 47

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 47 of 51 section 9 – dealer list area company telephone email berkshire bluenine marine 01189 406482 bluenine@marine7957.Fsnet.Co.Uk aquatec marine 07880793686 sales@aquatecmarine.Com driveline marine 0118 942 3877 tam@drivelinemarine.Com cheshi...

  • Page 48

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 48 of 51 onboard energy 02476 393333 sales@onboardenergy.Com springwood haven leisure ltd 0845 4566572 enquiries@springwoodhaven.Co.Uk valley boat services ltd 07990528123 enquiries@valleycruises.Co.Uk west midlands stephen goldsbrough boats 015...

  • Page 49

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 49 of 51 section 10 – shire service parts model 30 40 50 primary fuel filter rdg9188346 rdg9188346 rdg9188346 engine fuel filter 119802-55801 119802-55801 119802-55801 oil filter 129150-35153 129150-35153 129150-35153 50a alternator belt 25132-0...

  • Page 50

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 50 of 51 b) control panel supply: 15amp (rdg3245) c) engine start control system: 40amp (rdg3246) d) glow plug fuse: 40amp (rdg3246) e) 7/8kw alternator sub-system: 15amp (rdg3245) - optional relays: f) cold start relay: (rdg1396) g) starter rel...

  • Page 51: Service Record Card

    Rdg603a17 – issue 1 – shire 30_40_50 wb/rb manual page 51 of 51 section 11 – shire service record card service record card model: ……………………………………………………………………… engine no: ……………………………………………………………….. Carried out by e.P.Barrus print name: actual hours: signed: boat builder stamp: commission of boat and h...