BENETEAU First 20, Owner'S Manual

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10.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, it is imperative:
- to put the control lever in neutral;
- to attach the circuit-breaker to the pilot.
Make a habit of looking to see if sea water is pumped out with the exhaust gases as soon as you start the engine. If no
water runs out, stop the engine immediately. Check the coolant flow.
- Before using the engine, make sure you
carefully read the handbook provided by the
engine manufacturer.
- Always start the engine with the control lever
in neutral.
- Learn how to judge the necessary distance
of deceleration for the vessel to come to a
complete stop (The reverse gear is not a brake).
- Attach the cutout to the pilot at engine start.
Engine