10.2
DANGER FROM MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS
- Keep away from the moving parts of the engine (belts and moving parts or hot components) and the drive shafts etc..
- Be careful if you have long hair, bulky clothing, rings etc (at risk of being caught).
10.3
GENERAL POINTS
- Don't install an engine more powerful or heavier than recommended on this boat, this risks compromising the boat's
stability.
- Make sure you have enough fuel before sailing.
- Stop the engine before opening the engine compartment.
- Don't close the fuel supply valve between each use of the engine (unless for a lengthy absence).
- Get the whole propulsion system checked at least once a year by a professional engineer.
See the chapter on "Manoeuvrability".
Always start the engine with the control lever in neutral.
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- Regularly check that the O ring on the filler
cap is in good condition, to prevent any water
ingress.
- Keep the fuel tank as full as possible to
prevent condensation.
- Be careful with any possible risk of oil and
fuel spillage.
- Follow the engine manufacturer's
instructions exactly.
- Never switch off the battery breakers
when the boat's engine is running (risk of
serious damage to the charging circuit).
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