Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Who is this course for

The course is for boat owners and crew who want to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot a marine diesel engine.

About Course

Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts, however this can be prevented if you learn basic maintenance and engine care. This course will help you to know how your engine works and how to check and carry out maintenance procedures and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

Course Content

• 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

What's included in the course:

RYA Diesel Engine Handbook