buster LX - Stability and Buoyancy (5.6.3); Prevention of Fire and Explosions (5.7); Engines and Fuel Systems (5.7.1); Fire Extinguishing and Fire Prevention (5.7.2)

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WARNING! The bilge pump system is not designed to deal with leaks
resulting from running aground or leaks that occur as a result
of other damage.
N.B.! Check the operation of the bilge pump at regular intervals.
Clear any debris from the end of the pump’s suction hose.
5.6.3 Stability and buoyancy
The stability of a Buster is excellent thanks to the hull form and weight distribution.
Even so, beware of large breaking waves, which always represent a serious danger
to stability.
Note that your boat’s stability will be compromised if any additional weight is placed
too high in the boat. All changes resulting from positioning bulky objects can
significantly influence the stability, trim, and performance of your boat. If you intend to
make such changes, please first contact the manufacturer of the boat.
The amount of water in the bilge should be kept at a minimum as the free movement
of water in the boat always decreases stability.
Stability can also be diminished when towing or being towed.
5.7 Prevention of fire and explosions
5.7.1 Engines and fuel systems
The Buster Lx is equipped with a fitted 53-litre fuel tank whose inlet is located on the
right-hand side of the boat’s transom on the rear platform. Before refuelling, switch
off the engine. Do not smoke while refuelling and otherwise avoid naked flames. Fill
the tank with care, particularly if the boat is on a trailer or considerably bow heavy, as
the air discharging from the tank may cause the fuel to spill out of the inlet when the
tank is nearly full. In addition, keep an eye on the tank's breather valve and stop
injecting fuel immediately if fuel begins to spill out. Do not use any electrical devices
while refuelling.
Do not keep canisters of reserve fuel in any unventilated space or loose in the boat,
or any equipment containing petrol in a place not designed for it. At least once a
year, check that there has been no wear and tear in the fuel feed pipes.
See the locations of the fuel system components in Appendix 2 Buster Lx – Overall
arrangements.
5.7.2 Fire extinguishing and fire prevention
The Buster Lx is equipped with a 2-kg hand-held powder extinguisher with a fire
rating of 13A89BC (Diagram 3). The extinguisher is located in the storage space on