- Oct 4, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2003 280DA and 1995 Sea Ray 175
- Engines
- Twin 4.3l and 3.0l, all w/ AlphaI GenII drives
I have a twin setup with one battery dedicated to the generator and starboard engine, and the other engine connected to a two group battery set. Yesterday I started my starboard engine and then tried the port engine. Batteries were dead (another issue to fix!). Anyway, I tried to use the emergency start switch at the helm next to the starter switches. I held in the switch and then pressed the starter switch. But what happened was I tripped a breaker in the rear port side EIM (ignition breaker IIRC). I reset the breaker, and proceeded to start the generator which charged the batteries in order for me to start the other engine.
I have tried to use this emergency start feature probably three times now and each time I have tripped that breaker without starting the other engine. I must be doing something wrong? Somehow I'm supplying too much current causing that breaker to trip. I think I have even tried to shut down the running engine first, but no change in the results.
What is the correct procedure?! :huh:
Tom
I have tried to use this emergency start feature probably three times now and each time I have tripped that breaker without starting the other engine. I must be doing something wrong? Somehow I'm supplying too much current causing that breaker to trip. I think I have even tried to shut down the running engine first, but no change in the results.
What is the correct procedure?! :huh:
Tom
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