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Fuel System
5.3 Fueling Instructions
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. 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.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY
A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR OUTBOARD ENGINES.
DO NOT USE A FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES
OR IS AN ALCOHOL BLEND OF A HIGHER CONCENTRATION
THAT RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER.
ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT IS THE
RESULT OF USE OF AN ALCOHOL BLEND, IS NOT COVERED
BY THE EVERGLADES WARRANTY. REFER TO THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE FUEL
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINES.
DO NOT CONFUSE THE FUEL FILL DECK PLATE WITH THE
WATER FILL DECK PLATE. THESE PLATES ARE LABELED
ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED
INTO THE WATER TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT
YOURSELF. WATER PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP
FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR THE EVERGLADES CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE FUEL
PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED.
To ll the fuel tank at a marina, follow this
procedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. Close all doors and hatches to prevent fuel
fumes from entering the console or bilge.
5. Estimate how much fuel is needed and avoid
over lling the tank.
Notice:
When the fuel tank is full, fuel will come
out through the fuel vent. The fuel vent is
located on the port side of the boat.
6. A special keyless fuel cap is supplied.
7. Turn the cap counterclockwise with the special
key to open the fuel ll.
8. Remove the cap.
9. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening.
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE GENERATED WHILE FUELING
AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. TO PREVENT STATIC
SPARKS WHEN FILLING THE TANK, MAKE SURE THE NOZZLE
IS IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL OPENING.
SPILLED FUEL IS DANGEROUS AND CAN YELLOW FIBERGLASS
OR IGNITE. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SPILL ANY FUEL. IF
FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE DECK, USE A CLOTH TO REMOVE
THE FUEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE CLOTH ON
SHORE. IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER, EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION. FUEL FLOATS ON TOP OF THE WATER
AND CAN IGNITE. IF EXCESS FUEL IS SPILLED INTO THE
WATER, IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA AND NOTIFY THE
MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS.
10. Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the rated
capacity to allow for expansion to avoid spilling
fuel out of the vent and fuel ll.
11. Remove the nozzle.
12. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be careful not
to overtighten the cap.
13. Allow the boat to completely air out before
starting the engine.
14. Check the fuel compartment and below the
deck for fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do not
start the engine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION, DO NOT
START THE ENGINE WHEN FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. FUEL
FUMES ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH.
MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE INVESTIGATED
IMMEDIATELY.
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