Equipment; Engine - BENETEAU First 44.7 Owner's Manual

4. EQUIPMENT

For further information on the different items of equipment installed, please refer to their manuals included with
the boat's documentation.

4.1. Engine

4.1.1. Operating advice
- Do not install in this boat an engine of superior power or weight than what is recommended, because
this could hinder stability.
- Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.
- For outboard engines equipped with a separate portable fuel tank, fill the tank away from the boat in
a well-ventilated place far from any risks of ignition.
- Fuels not stowed in tanks (portable tanks, jerrycans...) must be stowed in a ventilated space.
- Before starting, make sure that the engine bilge is clean and dry. Any presence of fuel in the bilges
should be cause for not starting.
- Avoid contact between flammable materials and the hot parts of the engine.
- Locate the extinguisher aperture allowing the extinguishing of engine compartment fires.
- For boats equipped with petrol engines, ventilate the engine compartment for 4 minutes with the help
of a bilge fan to eliminate possible petrol fumes.
- A fixed extinguishing system for fighting engine compartment fires is installed in certain models.
Learn where to find the triggering system and how to operate it (see § 3.1.2). The engine
compartment should be ventilated after triggering.
- Make sure that ventilation openings are well clear.
- Do not obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
- Before starting, make sure that:
- the engine controls are not engaged
- the raw water inlet seacock is open then check that water is being discharged from the
exhaust (the water may be mixed with exhaust gases in the case of a wet exhaust) once the
engine has started.
- It is not recommended to work on or near moving mechanical parts (engine, propeller shaft, etc.).
- If work is necessary, stop the engine and/or the rotation of the propeller shaft before working
on one of their elements.
- Be careful with ample loose clothing, hair or rings that could get caught up. Wear
appropriate clothing (gloves, hats, etc)
- Be careful about drowsiness due to carbon monoxide with petrol engines
- In case of spillage on deck when refuelling, clean up before starting
- Anticipate the deterioration of fuel lines and hoses.
- Flexible fuel hoses should be replaced by hoses bearing the same markings.
Meaning of symbols
First 44.7 – GB – 03/12/03
1 : Attention
2 : Ventilate for 4 minutes
3 : Start
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