Dufour Yachts Dufour 385, Owner'S Manual

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Regular maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the engineer's
recommendations.
Read carefully the engine operating instructions that come with the boat. Do not hesitate to
consult your agent or a qualified professional.
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WARNING
Ensure
- Ensure that the cooling circuit water intake seacock is open, and that water is coming
out of the engine exhaust.
- Boats fitted with rotating seal stern gland : bleed the air from the gland after each
launch.
- Do not obstruct engine vents.
- Avoid contact between inflammable materials and hot engine part
Regularly check the condition of the anodes and ensure that they are suitable for the
boat's environment (fresh water, salt water).
Any engine change must respect the capacities of the boat and be performed by an
engineer specializing in marine mechanics.
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WARNING !
Internal combustion engines produce carbon monoxide. Prolonged exposure to exhaust
gasses can have serious consequences, and may even cause death.
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DANGER !
- In order to avoid all risk of serious injury from the propeller, the engine must not be
started when there are swimmers near the boat.
- Whenever possible, the engine must be stopped for any engine maintenance or
checking operations. If not, special attention must be paid to moving items (belts, etc...)
in order to avoid any risk of injury.
- Do not combine sailing and using engine power if the boat is heeling more than 10 %