BENETEAU 411
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03/06/06
11:38
rev 01
OPERATIONS AFTER LAUNCH
_____ No water leaks, stuffing box, shaft log, strut, rudder post.
_____ No leaks at thru hulls; all hose clamps secure with seacocks open.
_____ Fill water tanks, no leaks at fill pipes, overflows or connections.
_____ Fill fuel tank.
_____ Batteries secured, connected, filled and charged.
_____ Check all cabin lights.
_____ Check all navigation lights.
_____ Water pressure system - air bled, no leaks at connections.
_____ Check electric sump pumps and bilge pump.
_____ Check manual bilge pump
_____ Check emergency tiller fit.
_____ 110V shore power polarity ok and breakers on
_____ Battery charger ok.
_____ Hot water heater works-must be filled before turning on.
_____ Check head operation and holding tank for leaks.
_____ Test wash down pumps, refrigeration, heaters, etc.
_____ Test stove and LPG tank for leaks and proper operation
DO NOT TEST FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME, WIPE EACH JOINT
WITH A SOAPY SOLUTION AND LOOK FOR BUBBLES
ENGINE START-UP
_____ Check transmission for proper fluid and proper level.
_____ Check crankcase dipstick for proper fluid and proper level.
_____ Check shift and throttle cables for proper adjustment and secure end fittings.
_____ Engine alarms work when key is on.
_____ Open engine water intake.
_____ Start engine, check gauges and water flow at exhaust is normal.
_____ Check water level in heat exchanger and expansion tank.
_____ Check belts and mounts.
_____ Run engine at operating temperature. Note temperature _______degrees.
_____ No engine or fuel line leaks-no chafe problems with wires.
_____ Forward and reverse gears operate.
_____ After warm-up, shut engine down, check oil, and fluid levels again.
_____ Alignment to under .003 - coupling bolts tightened.
_____ Idle set correctly, 800 ± RPM, engine won't stall when put in gear.
_____ Allow engine to run for at least (1) hour.
_____ No leaks at the shaft seal.
_____ Shift and throttle operate smoothly with engine running.
_____ No leaks at keel bolts after engine run.
