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general boating information
FUELING SAFETY
Safety during fueling requires CAUTION and COMMON SENSE.
Observe the following precautions carefully. Check with your dealer if you have questions. Check your engine manual to conrm the type of
fuel and oil specied by the manufacturer. Try to avoid fuel containing alcohol (ethanol). Alcohol may deteriorate some rubber materials used
to make up your fueling system, and can attract water into the system. If you must use fuel containing ethanol, make sure it is no more than
10% ethanol (E10), and add a quality fuel stabilizer immediately after lling your tank.
• BEFORE FUELING:
• Correctly identify your boat’s fuel ll point. If fueling in-water, position the boat so that you can stand on the dock to fuel– not in the boat.
• Have a fully charged re extinguisher nearby.
• Observe all safety regulations for the handling of fuel.
• Extinguish all cigarettes and smoking materials.
• Shut down all engines.
• Close all ports, hatches, windows, and engine compartments to prevent fumes from accumulating in closed areas.
• Turn battery select switch(es) to the “OFF” position to insure that all lights, electronic equipment, etc. are o.
• DURING FUELING:
• Keep the fuel supply nozzle in contact with the fuel ll opening to prevent any static sparks.
• Do not over ll tank. Wash and clean-up any spilled fuel. Secure the fuel cap and check fuel lines and connections for leakage.
• Dispose of rags or sponges used for clean-up on shore. Do not store these clean-up rags in the boat.
• After fueling open all ports, windows, and hatches to ventilate closed areas.
• Conduct a “sni test” around the boat to make certain all fumes are vacated before using the battery select switches.
E15
Use of E15 - E85 is expressly discouraged and may void manufacturer warranties.
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