Fuel System Maintenance; Hoses And Fittings; Tank Cleaning; Static Electricity And The Fuel System - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
NOTICE
it is your responsibility to read and understand
the engine manufacturer's manual in your
owner's manual packet for complete fuel and
fueling information and warnings.

Fuel System Maintenance

Hoses and Fittings

Hoses and fi ttings should be inspected at least every
100 hours. Check the hoses for cracks, abrasions
and deterioration and the strong smell of fuel prior
to starting the engine. If the hoses or fi ttings are
damaged or worn, replace them with only marine
grade replacement parts. Your authorized Boston
®
Whaler dealer will have all the parts information
you will need.

Tank Cleaning

Excessive water and sediment may force you to
consider having the tank professionally cleaned. If
you are experiencing engine stalling problems and/or
notice a loss in power, consult a professional tank
cleaning contractor regarding this procedure and
proper disposal of residue and water.
CAUTION
!
Leaking fuel is a fi re and explosion hazard,
inspect the system regularly. Examine fuel tanks
and exposed lines for leaks and corrosion.
CAUTION
!
Oil and fuel spills can be dangerous and can
subject offenders to severe penalties
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
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Static Electricity and the Fuel System

DANGER
!
Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors
causing serious injury/death and/or destruction
of property.
There is a danger that static electricity can ignite
gasoline vapors that have not been ventilated outside
an enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling
your boat from a source outside the regular venues,
(e.g. marinas, fuel service stations.)
Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented
by not adhering to standard fueling practices.
Your boats bonding system protects it from creating
and discharging static electricity.
Your boat must be in contact with the water or a
land based grounding system. Here are some helpful
suggestions to keep you safe from static electricity
while refueling your boat.
• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such
as: suspended on a sling or in a situation that
increases the likelihood of static discharge.
• NEVER use homemade containers to fi ll your
fuel tanks.
• Fuel carried on-board outside of a fi xed fuel
system should be stored in an approved container
or in a portable tank such as provided for
outboard engines and be stowed safely outside
of the engine or living compartment(s).
• Shut down the engine, motors and fans prior
to taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should
be extinguished before fi lling the fuel tank.
• Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
• Fueling should never be done at night except
in well-lighted areas.
• Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with
the fuel fi ll plate or the edge of the fuel tank
opening throughout the fi lling process.
• Allow areas where gasoline vapors could collect
to be ventilated before starting the engine.
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