BENETEAU Excess 15, Owner'S Manual

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For more information on the fitted devices, please refer to
the manuals attached to the boat documentation.
4.1
.
PROPULSION
4.1.1
.
Directions for use
The manufacturer’s engine booklet gives detailed instructions
on the engine’s operation and on all the operations that
enable proper use of the engine.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s booklet for instructions on
engine operation and maintenance.
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4. Equipment
WARNING
Stop the engine. Do not smoke when filling
up the fuel tanks.
Beware of loose fitting clothing, hair, rings which may
get caught up. Wear appropriate clothes (gloves, hat,
etc.).
If equipped with a petrol engine, beware of the danger
of falling asleep due to carbon monoxide fumes.
CAUTION
Do not install on this boat an engine that
is heavier or more powerful than the one
recommended: this may affect the boat's stability.
Avoid any contact between flammable products and
hot parts of the engine.
It is not recommended to work on or next to moving
parts (engine, line shaft, etc.).
If work is needed, stop the engine and or the rotation
of the line shaft before working on one of these parts.
ADVICE-RECOMMENDATIONS
For outboard engines fitted with a jerrican,
fill up the portable tank outside the boat in
a well ventilated area, well away from any fire risk.
The fuels stored outside the tanks (feeders, jerricans,
etc.) must be stored in a well-aired room.
Before starting, ensure that the engine hold is clean
and dry. Any trace of fuel in the bilges should make
you postpone your departure.
Locate the extinguisher access port which would
allow you to put out a fire in the engine hold.
For boats equipped with a petrol engine, ventilate the
engine compartment using the engine blower during
4 minutes in order to evacuate any possible petrol
fumes.
Some models come with a fixed extinguisher system
that can be used to put out a fire in the engine hold.
Check out the location of its trigger switch and make
sure you know how it works (see 3.1.2). It is necessary
to ventilate the engine hold after triggering.
Check that ventilation openings are clear of any
obstruction.
Check that the seawater cooling system is circulating
correctly.
Check the condition of fuel pipes on a regular basis.
Do not block or modify the ventilation system.
Before starting, make sure that:
- the engine control is not engaged
- the cooling system's water inlet valve is open, and
check that there is some water actually coming out of
the exhaust when the engine has started (water may
be mixed with exhaust gas in case of wet exhaust).
Before starting, clean up any fuel spillages on the
deck that may occur when filling up.
Plan ahead for deterioration in fuel pipes.
Fuel hoses must be replaced by hoses bearing the
same markings.