Proper Operation Of The Engine - BENETEAU OCEANIS 58 Owner's Manual

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
You have access to the engine via the companionway hatch.
You can check the main parts thanks to side hatches.
Engine water intake valve
The water inlet valve of the engine is essential in the engine operation.
- Keep the strainer under the hull as clean as possible.
- Brush the strainer whenever the boat is lifted out.
- Do not cover the strainer with antifouling paint.
It is essential that this valve is open before the engine is started (danger of rapid wear and substantial
damage to engine installation).
If water does not flow out:
- Stop the engine immediately.
- Check that the valve is open.
Close the water inlet valve if the boat is unattended for long.
Inspect and clean the water filter regularly.
Engine operation
Before starting the engine:
- Turn on the fuel valve.
- Open the valve of the engine cooling system and the valve of the stuffing box (see stuffing box
paragraph).
- Operate the battery switches and energise the electric system.
- Disengage the reverse gear (it will make the acceleration possible when in neutral).
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D
ANGER
-Always start the engine with the control
lever in neutral.
W
ARNING
-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.
W
ARNING
-The tanks' nominal capacity cannot be
fully used due to the load and the need to
maintain the correct trim. A 20% reserve
should be kept.
A - R
DVICE ECOMMENDATION
-Get used to checking immediately after
starting the engine if water is expelled
with the exhaust gases