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should be made by an experienced marine technician
at least once a year.
I - 3
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Avoid fueling at night except in emergencies.
2. When moored at fueling pier:
a. Do not smoke, strike matches, or throw
switches.
b. Stop all engines, motors, fans, and devic es
that could produce sparks.
c. Put out all lights.
3. Before starting to fuel:
a. Ensure that boat is moored securely.
b. Be sure the proper type and grade of fuel
as recommended by your Engine Owners
Manual is used.
c. Know the capacity of your fuel tank and how
much fuel is currently in the tank before fuel-
ing. Determine how much additional fuel is
required to avoid overflow.
4. During fueling: Keep the fill nozzle in contact
with the fuel opening at all times to guard against
possible static spark. See Figure I13.
Domestic Models
Avoid overboard spills. Be alert. The fuel nozzle
should automatically shut off when using an
automatic shut off nozzle. Be ready in the event
it does not or if you are using a different type of
nozzle for dispensing fuel. DO NOT TOP OFF.
Export Models
Avoid overboard spills. When tank is almost full
the sound from the fuel fill/vent will change. The
pitch will become higher indicating the tank is
close to being full. Stop pumping fuel into tank.
DO NOT TOP OFF.
Fuel Systems - Section I
(Nozzle in contact with fuel opening.
Grounding the fuel hose - proper)
(Nozzle not in contact with fuel opening.
Not grounding the fuel hose - Improper)
Figure I13: Grounding Fuel Hose
5. After fueling:
a. Replace all fill cap(s) securely.
b. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
c. Determine that there is no odor of gaso line
in the engine compartment or below decks
before starting machinery, turning on lights or
lighting stove (if applicable). Oper ate the bilge
blower system for at least four (4) minutes
before engine start-up.
d. Be prepared to cast off moorings as soon
as engine is started.
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