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FUELING
C. Pumping Fuel
Follow engine manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for types of fuel and oil. Use of improper
products can damage the engine and void the
warranty.
Do not smoke; extinguish all open flames,
STOP all engines and other devices that could
cause sparks, including the bilge blower. Do
not use electrical switches or accessories.
Shut OFF all stoves that may produce a spark
or flame. Close all openings into the cabin
area of the boat.
1...
Be.sure.to.fuel.in.a.well-lit.area.gasoline.spills.are..
unnoticeable.under.poor.lighting.or.in.the.dark..
2.
Remove the gas fill cover.
A. Recommendations
3...
Insert.the.fuel.supply.nozzle,.keeping.it.in.contact..
with the fuel fill plate to guard against static pro-
duced.sparks..
When fueling or having your boat fueled by
an attendant, be sure the waste pump-out
or fresh water fitting is not mistaken for the
gas fill.
4.
Stand away from the fuel tank vent and gas fill
during.fueling..Splashback.may.occur.and.can..
be an eye irritant and/or a fire hazard.
Although.alcohol.boosts.the.octane.level.of.gasoline,.it.
also.attacks.the.rubber.fuel.distribution.lines.and.even.
metal.fuel.system.components..Alcohol.will.permeate.
most.fuel.hoses.and.other.components.such.as.fuel.
pump,.gaskets.and.seals,.and.can.also.contribute.to.
fuel.system.contamination..
5...
6...
Avoid.spillage..Wipe.up.any.excess.fuel...
immediately..
After.pumping.approximately.10.gallons.of.fuel..
into.the.fuel.tank,.inspect.the.engine.and.fuel.tank.
area.for.any.signs.of.leakage..If.no.leaks.or.other.
problems.are.detected,.resume.fueling..
The.hoses.we.use.in.our.boats.are.alcohol-resistant.
as.are.the.materials.used.by.the.engine.manufactur-
ers..If.only.fuel.containing.alcohol.is.available,.or.the.
presence.of.alcohol.is.unknown,.you.must.perform.
more.frequent.inspections.for.leaks.and.abnormalities..
Any.sign.of.leakage.or.deterioration.requires.your.im-
mediate.attention..Refer.to.the.engine.manufacturer’s.
recommendations.on.fuel.type.and.octane.ratings..
7...
8...
Allow.space.at.the.top.of.the.tank.for.thermal..
expansion..
If.fuel.cannot.be.pumped.in.at.a.reasonable.rate,..
check.for.fuel.vent.blockage.or.a.kink.in.the.line..
D. After Fueling
B. Preliminary Guidelines
1.
Replace the gas fill cover and wipe up any fuel
spilled..Discard.rags.used.in.a.safe.place.ashore..
1...
2...
Safely.secure.your.boat.to.the.dock..
2...
Open.the.engine.compartment.and.all.hatches,..
windows,.doors.and.other.compartments.that.
were.closed.during.fueling..Inspect.these.areas.
for.the.odor.of.fuel.vapors.and.visible.fuel..
leakage..
.Close.all.hatches,.windows,.doors.and.compart-
ments.to.prevent.accumulation.of.fuel.vapors..
3.
Ensure that a fire extinguisher is readily available.
4...
.Do.not.store.fuel.in.areas.that.are.not.adequately.
ventilated..
Investigate and correct any sign of fuel leak-
age or indication of vapors before starting
engine. Do not run blower or operate any
electrical switch until problem is corrected.
Fire or explosion may result.
5...
.Use.only.fuel.lubricants.recommended.by.the.
engine.manufacturer..
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
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