Chapter 5
5-4
Before Fueling
• Make sure a working re extinguisher is available.
• Stop engines and any device that can cause a spark.
• Disembark all passengers and crew not needed for fueling.
• Fuel if possible during the daylight hours.
• Check to ensure nobody is smoking in the boat or near the
fueling dock.
• Close all portholes, hatches and doors to keep vapors from
blowing aboard and settling in the bilge.
• Tie up your boat securely at the fuel dock.
• Identify the fuel ll. Unfortunately, people have mistakenly
lled the water or waste with fuel.
• Visually inspect all fuel system components before each lling.
• Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. ey can attack fuel
system hoses and cause deterioration.
SINCE GASOLINE IS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL GRADES INCLUDING
ETHANOL & VARIOUS OCTANE LEVELS, REFER TO THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER’S OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT
ONE FOR YOUR ENGINE USING IMPROPER OCTANE FUEL
CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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