BENETEAU Oceanis 321, User Manual

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3/2/2007
9:08 AM
Oceanis 321
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seconds before trying again.
Once engine has started, check that the warning lights for oil and coolant pressure have gone out, and that
the batteries are charging properly.
Check that the coolant water is circulating correctly, water should be either venting through the exhaust or
passing through the heat-exchanger return circuit, depending on the cooling system fitted.
CAUTION! NEVER OPERATE THE BATTERY CIRCUIT SWITCH
OR THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE
RESULTING CURRENT SURGE WILL DAMAGE THE
ALTERNATOR DIODES.
Engage the clutch firmly but not harshly. Do not rev the engine hard. When shifting from forward to
reverse, or vice versa, the lever should be held in the neutral position for a moment before proceeding.
Shifting should be performed with RPM reduced to idle. Keep a regular watch to make sure that the coolant
water is circulating properly.
13.2.10. Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine:
1. Place throttle/transmission lever in the idle/neutral position.
2. Let engine idle for one (1) minute to allow it to cool down.
3. Engage the engine kill button until the engine stops.
4. Turn the key to the "OFF" position.
CAUTION! DO NOT SWITCH BATTERY SELECTOR UNTIL THE
ENGINE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! THIS WILL
PREVENT ALTERNATOR DIODE DAMAGE.
CAUTION! IF YOU CLOSE THE FUEL AND SEA WATER VALVES
AFTER STOPPING THE ENGINE, BE SURE TO RE-OPEN THEM
BEFORE RESTARTING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE
ENGINE TO OVER-HEAT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP
IMPELLER OR CAUSE FUEL LINES TO BECOME AIR LOCKED.