Trailer Launching And Loading; Fueling The Boat - Sea Ray 220 Select Owner's Manual

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RAILER AUNCHING AND
Your trailer must be capable of carrying the boat's
weight as well as supporting the boat near the keel,
front (bow) and rear (stern) areas. Using a trailer
not designed to support the boat properly, can cause
structural damage to the hull. A damaged hull can
be unsafe.
! WARNING
An improper trailer can cause structural damage to
the hull.
A damaged hull can be unsafe; it could cause the boat
to sink.
Use a trailer that can properly support the boat's
weight and shape. Get professional help in picking
the right trailer for your boat.
PROPER TOWING OF A BOAT AND TRAILER
REQUIRES SPECIAL SKILLS. MAKE CERTAIN
YOU PRACTICE HOW TO MANEUVER A BOAT
AND TRAILER AND GET TRAINING BEFORE
TOWING, LAUNCHING AND LOADING YOUR
BOAT.
3. F B
UELING THE
The fuel fill cap is located on the deck on the left
(port) side of the boat (Figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake
the water tank fill and waste pump out caps for the
gasoline fill cap.
! DANGER
Gasoline vapors can explode from static
electricity if fueling is not done properly.
Read and understand this section
Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade
of gasoline.
B F
EFORE UELING
• Fuel during daylight hours.
• If possible, position boat with the left (port) side
against the fueling dock so that the fuel fill cap
is easily accessible from the dock.
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UEL ILL OCATION
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FUEL FILL
PLATE
• If the right (starboard) side of the boat is against
the dock, remember that the fuel cap is on the
other (port) side of the boat. Do not confuse the
waste pump out cap with the fuel fill cap.
OAT
FUEL TANK VENT
FUEL FILL OPENING
FUEL FILL CAP
DANGER NOTICE
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