BENETEAU FIRST 35, Owner'S Manual

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E NE RAL INF ORMATION
T
YPE OF MOTORISATION
Your vessel is fitted with an in-board diesel engine.
Transmission type is Sail-drive.
P
RE CAUTIONS OF USE
,
OPE RATING ADVICE
General point
- In this vessel, do not install an engine with a greater power and weight than that recommended, this will create a danger
for its stability.
- Fuel which is stored elsewhere than in the fuel-tanks (portable tanks, jerrycans, etc...) must be kept in a ventilated space.
- Make sure that the engine compartment is clean and dry.
- Avoid contact between inflammable substances and the hot parts of the engine.
- Locate the extinguisher hole which allows access to the engine compartment if a fire should break out. (Refer to
chapter 2).On certain models there is a fitted extinguisher system which enables a fire in the engine compartment to
be put out. Make sure you know where the activating mechanism is and how it works.
F illing
Fill the fuel tank using the filler. In order to protect the deck from possible fuel splash, wet the area around the filler with sea
water before you remove the filler cap. In case of splashing rinse the deck thoroughly (deck filler closed).
The fuel level is transmitted from the dipstick to the guage located on the house electrical panel.
Tank capacity Diesel: 75 litres.
Located under the port aft berth.
D
ANGE R
-Stop the engine and refrain from smoking
during fuel tank filling.
P
RE CAUTION
-Never run the engine when the boat is hauled
out.
P
RE CAUTION
-Stop the engine before you open the
companionway hatch and side hatches.
-In case of an intervention when the engine is
running:
-Stay away from belts and hot or mobile parts.
-Be careful with full clothes, long hair, rings etc.
(you may be caught).
-Wear appropriate clothes (gloves, caps etc.).
P
IE CE OF ADVICE
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R
E COMME NDATION
-Carefully read the engine instructions given
with your boat.