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Fuel System
To ll the fuel tank, follow this procedure:
• The fuel cap is hinged and does not require a
key. Press the release button on the side of
the cap and swing it open for fueling.
• Make sure the nozzle is equipped with an
automatic shutoff 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 shutoff valve in the pump
nozzle clicks and automatically stops the fuel
ow.
• Remove the nozzle and close the cap.
WARNING
SPILLED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. MAKE
SURE YOU DO NOT SPILL ANY FUEL. IF A SMALL AMOUNT
OF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE FIBERGLASS, USE A CLOTH
TO REMOVE THE FUEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE
CONTAMINATED CLOTH. IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER,
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION. FUEL FLOATS ON THE
SURFACE OF THE WATER AND CAN IGNITE. IF FUEL IS SPILLED
INTO THE WATER, IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA AND
NOTIFY THE MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS.
Preparing The Boat For Operation
Use the following procedure to prepare the
boat for operation when fueling operations
are complete:
• Open all hatches, windows and doors.
• Check the fuel compartment and below the
deck for fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do not
start the engines.
• If your boat is equipped with a generator,
run the blower for at least four minutes to
completely ventilate the mechanical systems
compartment before starting the generator.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION, DO NOT
START THE ENGINES WHEN FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. FUEL
FUMES ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH.
MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE INVESTIGATED
IMMEDIATELY.
DANGER
GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE CABIN
OR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT WHILE FUELING
CAN EXPLODE!! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR
EXPLOSION WHEN OPERATING THE GENERATOR AFTER
FILLING THE FUEL SYSTEM, ALWAYS RUN THE BLOWERS
FOR AT LEAST FOUR (4) MINUTES AND OPEN ALL HATCHES,
WINDOWS AND DOORS TO COMPLETELY VENTILATE THE BOAT
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR.