Tiara Yachts Tiara 43, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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engine. The system should not leak water into your boat. If you notice leakage of
the seal during or after a trip, contact your local Tiara Yachts dealer or qualified
marine service facility. Additional information from the shaft seal manufacturer is
provided in the owner’s packet.
7.6.4 Ventilation System
The engine room ventilation system is comprised of large hull side air inlets, port
and starboard.
The engine room intake plenums are designed to remove moisture from the in-
coming air and drain it overboard. The plenum drains are molded into the plenum,
there are no fittings or hoses to maintain.
The plenums have filters that are held in place with straps. The filters should be
visually inspected monthly forexcessive debris. To clean the filters remove them
and rinse them with fresh water. Replace the filters after the fresh water rinse.
CAUTION
!
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil
or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or
the waters of the Contiguous Zone if such discharge causes a film or
sheen upon or a discoloration of the surface of the water or causes
a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are
subject to substantial civil and/or criminal sanctions including fines
and imprisonment.
CAUTION
!
Always return the oil change system valves to the closed position after
using the system. Failure to do so can result in transfer of oil between
engines and/or generator due to crankcase pressures.