Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic.

 

Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions, and you do not need detailed mechanical knowledge.

 

This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or you are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life.

Course topics include:

 

The principles of diesel engine operation

The systems and parts of the engine

Fault finding

Rectification of common problems

Bleeding the fuel system

Changing the impeller

Routine maintenance

Winter lay up procedures

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1 Day Course