Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 44I, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
TYPE OF MOTORISATION
Your vessel is fitted with an in-board diesel engine.
Transmission type is: Sail Drive.
PRECAUTIONS OF USE, OPERATING 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).
Filling
Take the general precautions stated in chapter 8 concerning fuel tank filling.
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.
DANGER
- Stop the engine and refrain from smoking during fuel tank filling.
- Make sure that the ventilation openings in the engine (and generator, if installed)
compartment are well cleared.
PRECAUTION
- Never run the engine when the boat is hauled out.
PIECE OF ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Carefully read the engine instructions given with your boat.
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ENGINE