Before Stepping Mast; Equipment On Board - BENETEAU Boat User Manual

10.2.2. Machinery Inspection
Make an overall inspection of the machinery spaces. Ensure that they are free
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of loose material that might interfere with machinery operation, and then check
the following items:
Engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant levels satisfactory.
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All electrical switches OFF.
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Batteries fully charged, tied down, connected; electrolyte at proper level.
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Installation of all equipment completed.
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All fuel and propane valves CLOSED.
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Adequate amount of fuel in tank.
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Check to be sure that the shaft coupler is attached to the transmission.
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Check filters: Bilge, shower-sump, fresh water, and engine raw water.
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10.2.3. Before Stepping Mast

WARNING! MOVE YOUR BOAT TO A POSITION THAT IS CLEAR
OF OVERHEAD WIRES OR OBSTRUCTIONS.
MAY RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH ANY OVERHEAD WIRES!!
* Check the following items:
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Shrouds, stays, spreaders, installed and properly secured to mast.
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Check standing rigging for kinks or defects.
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Masthead lights, spreader lights, and mast-mounted instrument units
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operational.
VHF antenna installed. (If applicable)
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All chafe points on mast properly taped.
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If the mast is keel stepped: check that the mast has been choked correctly and
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that the mast boot has been installed and sealed.

10.2.4. Equipment On Board

Check the following items:
* Winch handles, emergency tiller, and bilge pump handles.
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** Anchor and ground tackle.
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** Dock lines and fenders.
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** Safety equipment:
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1. Life preservers
2. Throwable horseshoe or ring buoy
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