EVERGLIDER 253CC - Fueling Instructions

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Fuel System
5.3 Fueling Instructions
WARNING
FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING
THE FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING. NEVER FILL THE TANK
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. FILL THE FUEL TANK IN AN
OPEN AREA. DO NOT FILL THE TANK NEAR OPEN FLAMES.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY
A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE FOR GASOLINE ENGINES.
DO NOT USE FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES
OR IS AN ALCOHOL BLEND OF HIGHER CONCENTRATION
THAN 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 REGARDING FUEL
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING
DO NOT CONFUSE THE FUEL FILL DECK PLATE WITH THE
WATER OR WASTE PUMP OUT DECK PLATE. THESE PLATES ARE
LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF FUEL IS ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED
INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUMP
IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE 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.
Preparing the Boat for Fueling
Use the following procedure to prepare the boat
for fueling at a marina fuel station:
• 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.
WARNING
GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE,
AFT SYSTEMS STATION OR CABIN WHILE FUELING CAN
EXPLODE!! FUEL VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
ACCUMULATE IF THEY ARE CARRIED BY THE WIND INTO
THE BILGE OR CABIN 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.
Fueling the Boat
In order to comply with U.S. EPA emission regula-
tions, Everglades boats are equipped with special
fuel systems that reduce the ow of fuel vapors
from the fuel system to the atmosphere when
fueling operations are complete.
These fuel systems meet U.S. EPA emission stan-
dards and are 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 and ll systems and a shuto valve in
marina fuel pump nozzles are designed to auto-
matically 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 marina 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.
WARNING
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
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 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 shuto valve in the pump
nozzle clicks and automatically stops the fuel
ow.
• Remove the nozzle and close the cap.