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• Close all doors, windows, hatches and ports that could allow fuel
vapors to enter the boat’s enclosed spaces.
• Avoid spills and know how much fuel is already in the tank before
adding fuel. Wipe up any spills immediately.
• Always ll fuel tanks slowly. Be aware that if the boat’s attitude
changes while oating, the fuel level and position change in the
tank, which could cause spillage.
• Never overll the fuel tanks.
• Always allow space (at least 6%) for expansion of fuel in the fuel
tank.
• Check to be sure you are lling the proper tank; some deck ller
plates appear similar to the fuel tank.
• Never pump fuel into an unapproved container.
• Use only fuel approved by the engine manufacturer.
• Check for fuel leaks.
• Refuel only at safe and approved lling stations such as marina fuel
docks or automotive fuel stations. Approved venues have safeguards
in place to lessen the likelihood of static discharge.
• Read and follow all warnings on the pump or in the vicinity of the
pump.
• Maintain contact between the fuel nozzle and the ll pipe at all
times, before and during refueling, to prevent an electrostatic spark.
• Keep away from the fuel tank vent to avoid splash-back and fumes.
• Never reenter your vehicle while refueling on land and towing your
boat. Getting into and out of your vehicle might build up a static
charge that could ignite the fumes at the ll pipe.
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