Blackfin 272 - 5.3 Fueling Instructions; Fueling Instructions

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5 . 3 F ueling I nstruc tions
All Blackn boats are built with fuel systems
designed to meet emission control standards
established by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Procedures for preparing the boat for
fueling at a marina and preparing the boat for
operation when fueling is completed are extremely
important.
DANGER
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE AND THE VAPORS CAN
EXPLODE. BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK.
NO SMOKING. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE AN ENGINE
IS RUNNING. FILL THE FUEL TANK IN AN OPEN AREA. DO
NOT FILL THE TANK NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
C AU T I O N
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY
A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE. DO NOT USE A FUEL
THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR MORE THAN A 10%
ETHANOL ALCOHOL BLEND. ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE
FUEL SYSTEM THAT IS THE RESULT OF USE OF A HIGHER
ALCOHOL BLEND IS NOT COVERED BY THE BLACKFIN
WARRANTY. REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER
OWNER’S MANUAL REGARDING FUEL REQUIREMENTS
FOR YOUR ENGINE.
Preparing the Boat for Fueling
Use the following procedure to prepare the
boat for fueling at a marina fuel pump:
• Make sure the boat is securely moored and all
engines are o.
• Make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position.
• Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
• Close all doors and hatches.
W ARNI NG
GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE
COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!! FUEL
VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE
IF THEY ARE CARRIED BY THE WIND INTO THE BILGE
COMPARTMENT THROUGH OPEN DOORS, HATCHES OR
VENTS. ALWAYS CLOSE DOORS AND HATCHES BEFORE
FUELING.
• Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid
overlling the fuel tank.
W ARNI NG
STATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY FLOWING FUEL
CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TO PREVENT STATIC
SPARKS WHEN FILLING THE TANK, MAKE SURE THE NOZZLE
IS ALWAYS IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL FILL OPENING.
Fueling Instructions
In order to comply with U.S. EPA emission regu-
lations, your boat is equipped with a special fuel
system that prevents fuel vapors from entering
the atmosphere when fueling operations are
complete. The system is designed to maintain a
specic air space at the top of the fuel tank that
provides proper tank ventilation and protection
for emission control components. Special valves
in the fuel tank vent system, fuel ll and a shuto
valve in marina fuel pump nozzles are designed
to automatically stop the fuel ow when the tank
is full and maintain this air space.
Notice
Whenthefueltankisfull,theshutovalve
in the fuel pump nozzle will activate and
automatically shut o the ow, indicating
thatthetankislledtothemaximumlevel.
Youshouldstopllingthetankatthispoint
andneverattemptto“topo”thetank.At-
temptingto“topo”thetankcoulddamage
fuel level control valves or force fuel into
the vent system which could damage vapor
emission control components.
Filling The Fuel Tank:
• The fuel cap is designed to be opened by hand
and does not require a key. Press the button
on the side of the cap to open it for fueling.
• Make sure the fuel pump nozzle is equipped
with an automatic shuto valve. Then put the
nozzle in the fuel ll opening and make sure it
stays in contact with the fuel ll tting during
the entire fueling operation.
• Fill the tank until the nozzle shuto valve clicks
and automatically stops the fuel ow.
• Remove the nozzle.
• Close and latch the fuel cap.