Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 349 Owner's Manual - page 117
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13.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, it is imperative:
- to open the fuel supply valve ;
- to open the sea water intake valve of the engine ;
- to switch on the battery supply by using the battery isolator switches ;
- to put the control lever in neutral.
Make a habit of looking to see if sea water is pumped out with the exhaust gases as soon as
you start the engine. If no water runs out, stop the engine immediately. Check the coolant flow.
As soon as the engine starts, the engine compartment bilge fan operates.
Type of motorisation
Your vessel is fitted with an in-board diesel engine.
The transmission is of a shaftline type.
Filling up with fuel
- Fill the fuel tank by opening the cap marked "DIESEL", provided for this.
- Fuel capacity: 130 l.
- Reservoir location: Starboard aft cabin.
- Regularly check that the O ring on the filler cap is in good condition, to prevent any water
ingress.
- Before using the engine, make sure you carefully read the handbook
provided by the engine manufacturer.
- Always start the engine with the control lever in neutral.
- Learn how to judge the necessary distance of deceleration for the vessel to
come to a complete stop (The reverse gear is not a brake).
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