Fueling Instructions - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

blower.for.four.(4).minutes..Then,.prior.to.starting.
the.engine(s),.check.the.bilge.area.for.the.scent..
of.gasoline.fumes;.DO.NOT.start.the.engines.if..
the.odor.of.gasoline.is.detected.
3. Frequently inspect the fuel system fittings. Inspect
the fuel tank, pump and filter for signs of leaks or
corrosion..Visually.inspect.for.deteriorating.metal.
fittings at the fuel hose connections.
4.. If.areas.are.found.within.the.fuel.system.that.
appear questionable, have a qualified marine
technician.inspect.the.system..Have.those.fuel.
system.components.that.do.not.pass.inspection.
replaced...A.thorough.fuel.system.examination.
should.be.made.by.an.experienced.marine.
technician.at.least.once.a.year.
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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.devices.
that.could.produce.sparks.
c.. Put.out.all.lights.and.galley.stove.
d.. Position.the.Battery.Selector.Switch.to.OFF.
3.. Before.starting.to.fuel:
a.. Ensure.that.boat.is.moored.securely.
b.. Close.all.ports,.windows,.doors.and.hatches.
c.. Be.sure.the.proper.type.of.grade.of.fuel.as.
recommended.by.your.engine.manual.is.
used.
d.. 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.I-8.
Fuel Systems - Section I
(Nozzle in contact with fuel opening - Correct)
(Nozzle not in contact with fuel opening - Incorrect)
Figure I-8: Grounding Fuel Hose
Spilled fuel is a fire and explosion hazard.
DO NOT overflow the tank or allow fuel spills
into the hull or bilges. Avoid overboard spills.
When tank is almost full the sound from the
fuel 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.
5.. After.fueling:
a. Replace all fill caps securely.
b.. Wipe.up.any.spilled.fuel.
c.. Open.all.ports,.windows,.doors.and.hatches.
e.. Determine.that.there.is.no.odor.of.gasoline..
in.the.engine.compartment.or.below.decks.
before.starting.machinery,.turning.on.lights..
or.lighting.stove...Operate.the.bilge.blower.
system.for.at.least.four.(4).minutes.before.
engine.start-up.
f.. Be.prepared.to.cast.off.moorings.as.soon..
as.engines.are.started.
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