Fueling Cont*d.
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Fill slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL. Marine fuel expands with an
increase in temperature. Therefore, fill only to approximately
95% capacity.
If you cannot see the fuel pump, ask the attendant or a
crew member to call out the gallonage.
If fuel tank is overfilled, fuel will leak out the tank
vent, generally located on the transom. This spillage
should be cleaned up immediately.
After fueling, replace fill plate and wash up any spillage.
Go below deck and check for fumes or leakage. Check bilge.
IF EITHER FUMES OR LIQUID FUEL ARE PRESENT, CORRECT THE
SITUATION BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Open all hatches and ports to facilitate ventilation.
Only after you are totally satisfied that no potentially
dangerous condition exists, leave the fuel dock. Be consi-
derate of your fellow yachtsmen.
In the event of serious spillage, STOP FUELING IMMEDIATELY.
Replace fill plate, notify attendant so he may warn others
and wash down thoroughly until all traces of fumes or fuel
have disappeared.
Do NOT fuel during electrical storms.
NOTE: In remote areas, be sure to check fuel before filling
tank(s) to be sure it is water free, clean, diesel o il .
Once contaminated by dirt, water, or gasoline, the
tank(s) can be difficult to clean.
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