Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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A power-assisted hydraulic steering system is installed on the 720 Fly . This system is superior to a mechanical steering system due to
the fact that it provides a better response for large yachts . (Refer to page 12 for additional information)
ACTIVATING THE HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM:
Provide power to the circuit breakers on the DC Bus Distribution Panel . 1 .
Switch the Steering Pump circuit breaker ON . 2 .
The hydraulic steering system must have an adequate source of hydraulic fluid and sufficient pressure within the hydraulic pump and
lines to operate properly . Refer to the OEM information for details on operating and maintaining the steering system .
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Follow the steps below to safely fuel the yacht and operate the engines .
FUELING
Securely moor the yacht . 1 .
Close all portholes, windows, hatches and doors . 2 .
Turn OFF all devices that use electricity to operate or create electricity . 3 .
Extinguish all open flames and smoking material on the yacht and in the area 4 .
around the fuel dock .
Turn OFF all battery master disconnect switches .
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Have all passengers evacuate the yacht . 6 .
Estimate the amount of stored fuel is necessary . 7 .
Select the fuel tank to be fueled first . 8 .
Remove the appropriate DIESEL fill deck plate using the deck plate key supplied 9 .
with the yacht . The deck plates are located on either side of the transom .
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AVOID SPILLING FUEL ON THE GELCOAT AND PAINTED SURFACES OF THE YACHT. FUEL CAN STAIN THE GELCOAT,
PAINT, AND HULL ACCENT STRIPES (IF APPLIED).
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KEEP THE FUEL HOSE NOZZLE IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE METAL FUEL FILL FITTING WHILE FUELING.
CONSTANT CONTACT IS A SAFEGUARD AGAINST FUEL EXPLOSION CAUSED bY STATIC SPARKS.
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USE THE CORRECT FUEL FOR THE ENGINES. REFER TO THE OEM INFORMATION FOR THE RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE.
NOTE: The fuel tanks are designed to accept fuel at a maximum rate of 9 gallons per minute (GPM) when the tank is
between 25% and 75% full . The pressure inside the tank must not exceed 4 psi during fueling . Many marine fuel
pumps can deliver fuel at rates up to 35 GPM . A high fueling rate should
NEVER
be used, a high rate could
damage the fuel system .
Decrease the fueling rate when fueling a tank that is either nearly empty or nearly full . Decreasing the rate helps prevent fuel 10 .
surge when the tank is empty, and back up and spillage when the tank is full .
Diesel Fill Deck Plate
Diesel Fill Deck Plate - KEY
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