Loading - Evinrude 4906B 4HP 1969 Owner's Manual

not want to replace the filler pipe with a
metal one, then it is possible to connect the
deck fitting to the tank with a copper wire.
The wire should be 8 gauge or larger.
The fuel line from the tank to the engine
should provide a continuous metal-to-metal
contact for proper grounding.
this line is plastic
material, then a copper wire must be con-
nected to bridge the non-metal
The power train provides a ground through
the engine and drive shaft, to the propeller
in the water.
Fiberglass fuel tanks pose problems of
their own. One method of grounding is to
run a copper wire around the tank from the
fill pipe to the fuel line.
wire does not ground the fuel in the tank.
Manufacturers should imbed a wire in the
fiberglass and it should be connected to the
intake and the outlet
would avoid corrosion which could occur if a
wire passed through the fuel. CAUTION: It
is not advisable to use a fiberglass fuel tank
if a grounding wire was not installed.
Anything you can feel as a "shock" is
enough to set off an explosion.
know that under certain
ditions you can cause
yourself, particularly
synthetic clothing.
you could cause a static
NOT wearing insulated rubber-soled shoes.
As soon as the deck fitting
fumes are released to the air.
be safe you should ground yourself before
A fuel tank properly grounded to prevent static
electricity. Static electricity
gerous when taking on fuel.
If any part of
or other non-metallic
material.
However, such a
fittings. This wire
Did you
atmospheric con-
a static explosion
if you are wearing
It is almost a certainty
spark if you are
is opened,
Therefore,
could be extremely dan-
opening the fill pipe deck fitting.
to ground yourself is to dip your hand in the
water overside to discharge
in your body before opening the filler cap.
Another method is to touch the engine block
or any metal fitting on the dock which goes
down into the water.
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In order to receive maximum enjoyment,
with safety
boa t, take
capacity given by the manufacturer.
plate attached
Coast Guard capacity information
f or persons and gear.
maximum person capacity
and you assume each person to weigh an
average of 150 lbs., then the boat could
carry five persons safely.
er 250 lbs. for motor
maximum weight capacity
gear is 1,000 Ibs. or more, then the five
persons and gear would be within the limit.
Try to load the boat evenly port and
starboard.
side than on the other, the boat will list to
the heavy side and make steering
You will also get better
placing heavy supplies aft of the center
keep the bow light for more efficient
ing.
to
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MAXIMUM
PERSONS OR
LBS PERSONS,MOTOR,GEAR
H.P. MOTOR
u.s.
Coast Guard plate affixed
Whenthe blanks are filled in, the plate will indicate the
Coast Guard's recommendations for persons, gear, and
horsepower to
recommendations should not be exceeded, as explained
in the text.
LOADING
the electricity
and performance,
care not to exceed
to the hull indicates the U.S.
If the plate states the
to be 750 pounds
If you add anoth-
and gear, and the
for persons and
If you place more weight on one
performance
u.s.
COAST GUARD
CAPACITIES
to
ensure safe operation of the boat. These
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One way
from your
the load
A
in pounds
difficult.
by
to
plan-
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LBS
all new boats.