•
Fill level – fill less than rated capacity of tank;
allow for fuel expansion.
•
Trim – fuel weight distributed equally.
C. A
F
– C
FTER
UELING
•
Windows, doors, hatches – open.
•
Sniff test – if fuel fumes remain, operate blowers
until fumes are gone.
•
Fuel tank – secure filler cap.
•
Spills – wipe; dispose of rags ashore.
!
Never start an engine until you are certain that fuel
fumes are not present in the engine compartment
or elsewhere in the boat.
44 Sedan Bridge (455 Sedan Bridge)
S
5 • F
ECTION
:
HECKLIST
CAUTION
S
UEL
YSTEM
5.5