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general boating information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FUEL SYSTEM:
Beginning in 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began phasing in stricter requirements for marine fuel
systems. These requirements are designed to reduce pollution from both liquid spillage and evaporative emissions from marine vessels.
Your new Parker is equipped with the highest quality (USCG rated A1) low-permeation fuel lines, and an aluminum fuel tank. Additionally, boats
manufactured after July 31, 2013 will be equipped with an automotive type fuel ll, and a carbon canister installed in the fuel tank vent system.
The fuel ll is designed to activate the automatic shuto feature on the delivery nozzle at a predetermined level to ensure that the tank is not
overlled, and to maintain proper venting. Occasional early shutos may occur – this is normal, just as in your car. Be aware of your beginning
and ending fuel level, though – if you know you have pumped enough to be close to capacity, DO NOT “TOP OFF”! Intentionally lling to more
than rated capacity will not allow the vent system to function correctly and could introduce fuel into the carbon canister, requiring replacement
of the canister. Here are some tips to keep your system functioning as designed for a cleaner, greener boating experience:
• When fueling on a trailer, fuel with the keel approximately level with the ground. In the water, this is the natural oating attitude of
your Parker – just keep it balanced side to side (You should already have everyone out of the boat when fueling as a normal
precaution).
• Make sure you have the dispensing nozzle inserted all the way into the boat’s fuel ll.
• Maintain control of the dispensing nozzle – don’t set the catch (if equipped) and walk away.
• Use a portable container for emergency fueling only. If you have to use a portable container or fuel caddy to ll your boat, remember the
automatic shuto will not work, and do not ll over rated capacity.
• When trailering your boat, avoid parking on extreme slopes for an extended period of time, particularly with a full tank in hot
weather.
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