BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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197837 RCD-2
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14.2 DANGER FROM MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS
- Keep away from the drive shafts and the mechanical parts of the engine when they are in motion (including belts,
moving parts and hot components).
- Be careful if you have long hair, bulky clothing, rings etc. (these may become caught).
14.3 GENERAL POINTS
- Do not install an engine more powerful or heavier than recommended for this boat, since doing so may compromise the
boat's stability.
- Any alteration or modification to the exhaust system of the propulsion engine(s) is prohibited.
- Make sure you have enough fuel before sailing.
- Stop the engine before opening the engine compartment.
- Do not close the fuel supply valve between each use of the engine (except in the event of prolonged disuse).
- Get the whole propulsion system checked at least once a year by a professional engineer.
see Chapter: M
ANOEUVRABILITY
.
Always start the engine with the control lever in neutral.
Type of motorisation
Your vessel is fitted with an in-board diesel engine.
Transmission type is: Sail-drive
- Regularly check that the O ring on the filler
cap is in good condition to prevent water
ingress.
- Keep the fuel tank as full as possible to
prevent condensation.
- Be careful with any possible risk of oil and
fuel spillage.
- Follow the engine manufacturer's
instructions exactly.
- Never switch off the battery isolators
when the boat's engine is running (risk of
serious damage to the charging circuit).
Engine
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