Manuals for Breathing – Intake & Exhaust Manuals & Other Publications

Installation, Operating and Service Manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel’s library. They contain the detailed information necessary for safe operation, maintenance and correct servicing.

The manuals on this page are provided for public information and education and can be downloaded for free.  All copyrights belong to copyright holders stated in the documents.

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To learn more about engine air intake and exhaust, see “Breathing” drawings with captions 

Thanks, Dennison

4 Simple Steps to Make Your Diesel System Reliable & Robust

Step 1: Download Free Manuals Below – Engine manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel’s library. They provide precise information about your engine – maintenance, specifications and repairs.

Step 2: What Your Engine Needs and When – Expensive repairs start from ignoring small warnings and basic maintenance. End guesswork, download our free checklists for maintenance, winterizing, lay-up and recommissioning.

Step 3: How To Do All The Tasks – Made simple! Marine Diesel Basics 1 is the acclaimed guide that shows you how to complete more than 140 tasks with 350+ simple drawings and clear text. Click here to learn more.

Step 4: Stay Organized – A well-organized Logbook saves time and effort, making every task easier to complete. The Marine Diesel Basics Logbooks include inspection drawings, service schedules, parts details and logs of work done.

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Marine Diesel Basics 1 book 3D Cover +iPad

Marine Diesel Basics 1

Shows how to do over 140 tasks:

  • Visually explains all parts of the marine diesel system – fuel, lubrication, breathing, electrics, stern gland, propeller etc.
  • 300+ drawings, 222 pages
  • Tasks are fully explained with clear drawings and minimal text
  • All tools & supplies needed are illustrated for each task
  • Spiral, Paperback, Hardcover, and ebook
  • Multiple languages, international shipping options
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