LARSON Bass - Refueling Built-In Fuel Tanks; After Refueling; Outboard Engine Fueling Considerations; Getting Underway

OPERATING THE BOAT
SECTION
7
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co. 7 - 8 l Bass
REFUELING BUILT-IN FUEL TANKS
Maintain contact between the fuel nozzle and the fill pipe at all times, before and
during refueling, to prevent an electrostatic spark. If it’s necessary to use a funnel,
use a metal funnel. Do not use a plastic funnel. Do not fill built-in tanks from
unapproved portable containers.
AFTER REFUELING
• Close the fuel fill cap thoroughly.
• Wipe up any spilled fuel completely. Dispose of rags properly onshore.
• Open all doors, windows, hatches and ports to ventilate all spaces. Check
for fuel vapors before starting any engines or appliances.
• If equipped, operate the blower for a minimum of four minutes before
starting the engine.
OUTBOARD ENGINE FUELING CONSIDERATIONS
If the boat is powered with an outboard engine, one or more of the following may
also apply:
• Smaller two or four-stroke outboards may have a portable fuel tank. If so,
the tank must be removed from the boat and placed on the ground to be
filled. Fill portable fuel tanks onshore in the outdoors within an enclosed
area.
• After refueling, install portable fuel tanks to the boat using straps or other
fuel tank restraining system. Store portable fuel tanks in a well-ventilated
area, away from heat and open flames. If equipped, close the filler cap
vent screw.
• Two-stroke outboards mix oil with the fuel to be burned during
combustion. During fueling and refilling on a two-stroke outboard, check
the separate oil tank inside the boat or under the engine cover.
• Two-stroke outboard oil must meet the engine manufacturer’s
specification.
GETTING UNDERWAY
The following basic boat maneuvering and operation principles do not cover all
conditions or situations you may encounter during operation. It is important for you
and anyone else operating the boat to have certified instruction before operating
the boat.