Lagoon 420 Owner's Manual - page 14
LAGOON 420 – ANG– 06/09/2007
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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
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Do not install in this boat an engine of superior power or weight than what is recommended, because
this could hinder stability.
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Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.
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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.
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Fuels not stowed in tanks (portable tanks, jerrycans…) must be stowed in a ventilated space.
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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.
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Avoid contact between flammable materials and the hot parts of the engine.
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Locate the extinguisher aperture allowing the extinguishing of engine compartment fires.
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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.
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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.
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Make sure that ventilation openings are well clear.
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Do not obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
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Before starting, make sure that:
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the engine controls are not engaged
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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.
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It is not recommended to work on or near moving mechanical parts (engine, propeller shaft, etc.).
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If work is necessary, stop the engine and/or the rotation of the propeller shaft before working
on one of their elements.
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Be careful with ample loose clothing, hair or rings that could get caught up. Wear
appropriate clothing (gloves, hats, etc)
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Be careful about drowsiness due to carbon monoxide with petrol engines
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In case of spillage on deck when refuelling, clean up before starting
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Anticipate the deterioration of fuel lines and hoses.
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Flexible fuel hoses should be replaced by hoses bearing the same markings.
Meaning of symbols
1: Attention
2 : Ventilate for 4 minutes
3 : Start