Engines & Accessories Guidelines; Propellers; Engines & Accessories Literature - Meridian 459 Owner's Manual

459 Motoryacht • Owner's Manual
Engines & Accessories Guidelines
When storing your yacht please refer to your engine's operation and maintenance manuals.
• Your yacht's engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
• Installing different engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.
• Should you choose to install different engines or to add accessories that will affect the yacht's running trim, have
an experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your yacht again.
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.

Propellers

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:
• The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;
• The engines exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.
• Keep the propellers in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.
• A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your yacht.
Engines & Accessories Literature
• The engines and accessories installed on your yacht come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
• 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.
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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
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