Fueling The Boat - Sea Ray 250 Select EX Owner's Manual

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UELING THE
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NO SMOKING
GASOLINE VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE
NOTICE
GASOLINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum octane rating of 87 AKI.
Refer to the engine owner's manual
for additional information
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Gasoline vapors can explode from static
electricity if fueling is not done properly.
Read and understand this section and
Section 5 • Fuel System
The fuel fi ll cap is located on the port transom (Fig.
3.2.1). Do not mistake the water tank fi ll cap or the
waste pump out cap, both located on the starboard
transom, for the gasoline fi ll cap.
Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade
of gasoline.
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EFORE UELING
• Fuel during daylight hours.
• Tie boat to the dock.
• Shut off engine, bilge blower and all other
electrical equipment.
• Shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove,
etc.).
• Close all hatches, doors and keep engine
compartment closed to prevent gasoline fumes
from entering the cockpit area.
• All passengers must leave the boat, as a
precaution.
• There must be no smoking or any fl ames within
20 feet of the boat, before, during and for at least
5 minutes after fueling is completed.
3.2
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ECTION
OAT
Y B
SING OUR
F F L
UEL ILL OCATION
(F . 3.2.1)
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FUEL FILL
• Open fuel fi ll cap and insert hose nozzle into
the fuel fi ll opening. Fuel fi ll hose nozzle must
contact the fuel fi ll opening BEFORE adding fuel
and throughout the fueling process to prevent
discharge of static electricity.
F T
ILLING THE ANKS
• Check the fi ll plate label to ensure that fuel is
placed ONLY in the fuel tank. The fuel fi ll plate
is located on the port aft deck (Fig. 3.2.1).
• Keep nozzle in contact with fuel fi ll opening at
all times during fueling.
• Listen as tank fi lls and stop adding fuel before
it spills. Fuel must have room for expansion.
OAT
FRESH WATER
FILL
WASTE PUMP
OUT (OPT)
250 Select EX