Jeanneau Sun odyssey 509, 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 (Sail Drive version).
The transmission is POD type (360 Docking version).
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
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).
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.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Carefully read the engine instructions given with your boat.
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ENGINE