S.-.2; Recommendations; Preliminary.guidelines; Pumping.fuel - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

S - 2 FUELING
Do not smoke, extinguish all open flames,
STOP all engines and other devices that could
cause sparks, including the bilge blower. Do
not use electrical switches or accessories.
Shut OFF all stoves that may produce a spark
or flame. Close all openings into the cabin area
of the boat.
A. Recommendations
When fueling or having your boat fueled by an
attendant, be sure the waste pump-out or fresh
water fitting is not mistaken for the gas fill.
Although.alcohol.boosts.the.octane.level.of.gasoline,..
it.also.attacks.the.rubber.fuel.distribution.lines.and.even.
metal.fuel.system.components..Alcohol.will.permeate.
most.fuel.hoses.and.other.components.such.as.fuel.
pump,.gaskets.and.seals,.and.can.also.contribute.to.
fuel.system.contamination..
The.hoses.we.use.in.our.boats.are.alcohol-resistant..
as.are.the.materials.used.by.the.engine.manufacturers..
If.only.fuel.containing.alcohol.is.available,.or.the.
presence.of.alcohol.is.unknown,.you.must.perform.
more.frequent.inspections.for.leaks.and.abnormalities..
Any.sign.of.leakage.or.deterioration.requires.your.
immediate.attention..Refer.to.the.engine.manufactur-
er's.recommendations.on.fuel.type.and.octane.ratings..
B. Preliminary Guidelines
1... Safely.secure.your.boat.to.the.dock..
2... Close.all.hatches,.windows,.doors.and.compart-
ments.to.prevent.accumulation.of.fuel.vapors..
3. Ensure that a fire extinguisher is readily available.
4... Do.not.store.fuel.in.areas.that.are.not.adequately.
ventilated..
5... Use.only.fuel.lubricants.recommended.by.the.
engine.manufacturer..
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
C. Pumping Fuel
Follow engine manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for types of fuel and oil. Use of improper
products can damage the engine and void the
warranty.
1... Be.sure.to.fuel.in.a.well-lit.area.gasoline.spills.are.
unnoticeable.under.poor.lighting.or.in.the.dark..
2. Remove the gas fill cover.
3... Insert.the.fuel.supply.nozzle,.keeping.it.in.contact.
with the fuel fill plate to guard against static
produced.sparks..
4. Stand away from the fuel tank vent and gas fill
during.fueling..Splashback.may.occur.and.can.be.
an eye irritant and/or a fire hazard.
5... Avoid.spillage..Wipe.up.any.excess.fuel.immedi-
ately..
6... After.pumping.approximately.10.gallons.of.fuel.into.
the.fuel.tank,.inspect.the.engine.and.fuel.tank.area.
for.any.signs.of.leakage..If.no.leaks.or.other.
problems.are.detected,.resume.fueling..
7... Allow.space.at.the.top.of.the.tank.for.thermal.
expansion..
8... If.fuel.cannot.be.pumped.in.at.a.reasonable.rate,.
check.for.fuel.vent.blockage.or.a.kink.in.the.line..
D. After Fueling
1. Replace the gas fill cover and wipe up any fuel
spilled..Discard.rags.used.in.a.safe.place.ashore..
2... Open.the.engine.compartment.and.all.hatches,.
windows,.doors.and.other.compartments.that.were.
closed.during.fueling..Inspect.these.areas.for.the.
odor.of.fuel.vapors.and.visible.fuel.leakage..
Investigate and correct any sign of fuel leakage
or indication of vapors before starting engine.
Do not run blower or operate any electrical
switch until problem is corrected. Fire or
explosion may result.
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