F - 3
FUELINGINSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
Avoid fueling at night except in emergencies.
When moored at fueling pier:
Spilled fuel is a fire hazard. DO NOT overflow
the tank or allow fuel spills into the hull or bilges.
Avoidoverboardspills. Visuallymonitorthefuel
vent located on either the transom or side of the
hull. When the tank is full, fuel will flow from the
fuelvent.
a. Donotsmoke,strikematches,orthrowswitches.
b.
Stop all engines, motors, fans, and devices that
could produce sparks.
5.
Afterfueling:
c. Put out all lights and galley stove.
a. Replace all fill caps securely.
b. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
c. Open all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
d. Position the Battery Selector Switch to OFF (if
boat is so equipped).
3.
Before starting to fuel:
e. Determine that there is no odor of gasoline in
the engine compartment or below decks before
starting machinery, turning on lights or lighting
stove. Operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before engine start-up.
a.
Ensure that boat is moored securely.
b. Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
c. Besurethepropertypeofgradeoffuelasrecom-
mended by your engine manual is used.
f.
Be prepared to cast off moorings as soon as
engines are started.
d. Determine how much additional fuel is required
toavoidoverflow.
4.
Duringfueling:
Keep the fill nozzle in contact with the fuel opening at
all times to guard against possible static spark. See
Figure F2.
Figure F2: Grounding Fuel Hose
Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section F
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