Prestige 390S, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE FITTING
Engine
These instructions give detailed explanations on proper operation of the engine.
- Refill before the fuel tanks have almost run dry (the fuel system may be stopped for lack
of fuel).
- Make sure you have enough fuel before sailing.
Access to the engine
Access to the engine is obtained through the service compartment.
Engine water intake valve
Each engine housing has its own seawater intake.
- Keep the water intakes in the best possible condition of cleanliness.
- Do not obsruct water intakes with anti-fouling paint.
If water does not flow out:
- Stop the engine immediately.
- Check the water intake on each housing.
Engine operation
Before starting the engine:
- Turn on the fuel valve.
- Operate the battery switches and energise the electric system.
- Disengage the reverse gear (it will make the acceleration possible when in neutral).
DANGER
- Always start the engine with the control lever in neutral.
WARNING
- Never switch off or de-energise the electric system when the engine is
running.
- Imperatively operate the stop pull handle (or button) before using the ignition
key to switch off a diesel engine.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Get used to checking immediately after starting the engine if water is expelled with the
exhaust gases.
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