Meridian 490 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
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Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature
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Your yacht’s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
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Installing different engines or adding accessories may affect your yacht’s running trim.
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If you choose to install different engines or add accessories that may affect your yacht’s running trim, have a
trained marine technician do a safety inspection and handling test before using your yacht again.
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The engine s and accessories on your yacht have their own manuals
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Read these manuals before using the engines
and accessories.
Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual is included in your
owner’s packet.
While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual
Supplement, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:
Propellers
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Keep the propellers in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
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A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your yacht.
BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual.
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BEFORE using the accessories on your yacht, read the accessory manuals.
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BEFORE storing your yacht, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/
winterization instructions.
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Certain modifications to your yacht WILL result in cancellation of your warranty protection.
ALWAYS check with your dealer BEFORE making any modifications to your yacht.
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Engine Break-in Procedure
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Engine Starting and Stopping
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Gear Shifting
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Fuel and Oil Recommendations
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Engine Maintenance
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Engine Storage/Winterization
ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!
The factory standard propellers may not be the best for your particular yacht and load condi-
tions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engines should reach, but NOT
exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
Immediately contact your local Meridian dealer if:
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The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;
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The engines exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
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