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ENGINE
Whether maintenance of the power system is to be performed by the owner or delegated to
a mechanic, it is the owner who must first initiate any action that is to take place. He
must either perform the maintenance or decide to call someone to do the job. A working
knowledge of the power system is essential in the first case, and preventive maintenance
desirable in the second. The engine manual is, of course, the prime source for engine
information and should be consulted, preferably before the fact. The following
paragraphs are included as a supplement to cover any required maintenance procedures
that are not a part of the engine manual.
We have already stressed the points that are of importance for an engine to keep working
properly. It might be added that the engine compartment should be kept scrupulously
clean; check for any unusual oil or fuel leaks. Inspect all the electrical connections
frequently.
Drain the bowl of the fuel/water separator at regular intervals to lessen the chance of water
damage to your engine’s fuel system. Keep fuel tanks filled.
Inspect the engine mounts and coupling for loose bolts regularly.
Check the oil and coolant levels everyday.
Check the alternator belt for the correct tension, keep a spare belt on hand.
Check all hoses and fuel lines for leaks regularly.
NOTE
: Always have a spare set of sacrificial anodes on board, and regularly check those
that are already fitted for deterioration; they should be replaced when their size has been
reduced by half. The time this takes will vary with the waters in which the boat is used.
Water temperature, salinity, the presence of neighboring boats, the nature of the bottom
and the materials in the dock will all affect the life of your boat's anodes.
Order your spare anodes thru your dealer or from Beneteau Customer Service.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
