Jeanneau 53, User Manual, Page: 93 / 128

n ACCESS
You have access to the engine by opening the companionway hatch in the
saloon. You can fi nd hatches giving access to different engine accessories on
the sides and in the aft part of the companionway.
You have access to the transmission unit via the fl oorboards in the aft cabin(s).
n
STARTING
Before starting the engine :
- Check the fuel valve is open.
- Open the valve of the engine cooling system.
- Open the stuffi ng box valve.
- Switch on the electrical circuit, setting the engine cutouts to ‘ON’ (access to
the port aft cabin).
- Do not release the gear box, do not speed up.
- Start the engine using the START switch on the engine panel.
Please carefully read the engine instruction guide supplied with the boat; it
gives you detailed explanations as to the best use of the engine and relative
operations.
n ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Please follow the instructions for maintenance appearing in the guide supplied
with the engine.
n ENGINE AND STUFFING BOX WATER INLET
The water inlet valves of the engine (access under the companionway, in front
of the engine) and of the stuffi ng box (access under the fl oorboard of the aft
port cabin, behind the engine) shall absolutely be open before you start the
engine.
Keep the strainers of the water inlet valves of both the engine and stuffi ng box
in the best possible state of cleanliness.
Brush the strainers each time the boat is careened.
Be careful : do not cover the strainers with antifouling paint.
Get used to checking immediately after starting the engine if water is expelled
with the exhaust gases.
If water does not fl ow out :
- Stop the engine immediately.
- Check the valve is open.
Close the water inlet valves if the boat is left unattended for long.
Inspect and clean the water strainer regularly (access to the port aft cabin).
MOTORIZATION
8.1 ENGINE
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