Section 5; Operation; Fueling; General - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

FUELING

EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD
Obey „No Smoking"while refuelling.
Fill less than rated capacity of tank. Allow fuel to expand.
Inspect fuel system regularly for leaks.

GENERAL

Fuel during daylight.
Avoid spills.
Knot your fuel capacity and consumption. Record the amount of fuel used since your last fill
up, and calculate the engine´s hourly fuel usage. As a backup check to your fuel gauge,
deduct the average hourly fuel usage from the fuel tank capacity.
Observe the „rule of thirds": one-third fuel for trip out, one-third for return, one-third for
reserve.
Allow an additional 15 percent fuel reserve when operating in rough waters.

BOARDING

(WEAR A PFD!)
STABILITY HAZARD
Load boat properly. The manufacturer´s load rating is the maximum allowed under normal
conditions. Adjust downward if weather, water or other conditions are adverse.
Allow passengers to be only in areas that do not pose a hazard to themselves or the boat.
Do NOT allow passengers to ride on the bow of closed bow boat. Do not allow passengers
to ride in the bow of a small, open-bow boat, causing the „plow" into the water. Do NOT
allow passengers to ride on the stern cushion or gunwales. Do NOT overload the stern.
Sit on manufacturer´s recommended on-craft seating locations.
During rowing do not hold on outer side of the vessel. There is a danger of injury especially
when approaching a dock or another boat. Do not grab a dock with hand – use a paddle or
a hook.
Passengers should remain seated while the boat is moving.
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD – stay alert. Use of drugs, alcohol or other substance which impair
judgement poses a serious threat to yourself and others. The boat operator is responsible for
the behaviour of passengers.
BROWNING HAZARD – Boats must carry one wearable personal floatation device (PFD) for
every person on board. Boats must also have at least one throw able life preserver.
SLIPPING HAZARD – Wet decks and bottom of the boat are slippery. Wear proper footwear and
proceed with extreme caution on wet surfaces. Hold on the benches with your hand.
Board only one person at a time.
Proceed to the cabin slowly or climb down – never jump.

SECTION 5.

OPERATION

WARNING!
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OPERATION