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Vessel Operation
SINCE GASOLINE IS AVAILABLE IN 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.
NOTICE
BEFORE FUELING
Make sure a working fire extinguisher is close.
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 enclosures to keep vapors from blowing
aboard and settling in the bilge.
Tie up your boat securely at the fuel dock.
Identify the fuel fill.
Inspect fuel system components before filling.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. They can
attack and deteriorate fuel system components.
DURING FUELING
Keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fuel fill to
guard against static sparks. The fuel fill pipe is grounded
through the fuel system wiring to protect against static
electricity.
Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Leave room for
expansion.
Avoid spilling any fuel. Clean up any fuel accidently
spilled with a clean rag and dispose of it properly.
AFTER FUELING
Close all fuel fill openings tightly using the key.
Open all hatches.
Energize the blowers for a minimum of 4 minutes
Sniff in the lower bilge and engine compartment for
gas fumes. If fumes are detected continue to ventilate until
the odor is gone. Look for any traces of fuel droplets or
spillage.
Do not start the engines, smoke or run any electrical
components until fumes can no longer be detected.
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