T.-.2; Recommendations; Preliminary.guidelines; Pumping.fuel - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

T - 2 FUELING
Do not smoke; extinguish all open flames,
STOP all engines and other devices that could
cause sparks, including the bilge blower. Do
not use electrical switches or accessories.
Shut OFF all stoves that may produce a spark
or flame. Close all openings into the cabin
area of the boat.
A. Recommendations
When fueling or having your boat fueled by
an attendant, be sure the waste pump-out
or fresh water fitting is not mistaken for the
gas fill.
Although.alcohol.boosts.the.octane.level.of.gasoline,.it.
also.attacks.the.rubber.fuel.distribution.lines.and.even.
metal.fuel.system.components..Alcohol.will.permeate.
most.fuel.hoses.and.other.components.such.as.fuel.
pump,.gaskets.and.seals,.and.can.also.contribute.to.
fuel.system.contamination..
The.hoses.we.use.in.our.boats.are.alcohol-resistant.
as.are.the.materials.used.by.the.engine.manufactur-
ers..If.only.fuel.containing.alcohol.is.available,.or.the.
presence.of.alcohol.is.unknown,.you.must.perform.
more.frequent.inspections.for.leaks.and.abnormalities..
Any.sign.of.leakage.or.deterioration.requires.your.im-
mediate.attention..Refer.to.the.engine.manufacturer's.
recommendations.on.fuel.type.and.octane.ratings..
B. Preliminary Guidelines
1... Safely.secure.your.boat.to.the.dock..
2... . C lose.all.hatches,.windows,.doors.and.compart-
ments.to.prevent.accumulation.of.fuel.vapors..
3. Ensure that a fire extinguisher is readily available.
4... . D o.not.store.fuel.in.areas.that.are.not.adequately.
ventilated..
5... . U se.only.fuel.lubricants.recommended.by.the.
engine.manufacturer..
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
C. Pumping Fuel
Follow engine manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for types of fuel and oil. Use of improper
products can damage the engine and void the
warranty.
1... . B e.sure.to.fuel.in.a.well-lit.area.gasoline.spills.are.
unnoticeable.under.poor.lighting.or.in.the.dark..
2. Remove the gas fill cover.
3... . I nsert.the.fuel.supply.nozzle,.keeping.it.in.contact.
with the fuel fill plate to guard against static pro-
duced.sparks..
4. S tand away from the fuel tank vent and gas fill
during.fueling..Splashback.may.occur.and.can..
be an eye irritant and/or a fire hazard.
5... . A void.spillage..Wipe.up.any.excess.fuel..
immediately..
6... . A fter.pumping.approximately.10.gallons.of.fuel.
into.the.fuel.tank,.inspect.the.engine.and.fuel.tank.
area.for.any.signs.of.leakage..If.no.leaks.or.other.
problems.are.detected,.resume.fueling..
7... . A llow.space.at.the.top.of.the.tank.for.thermal.
expansion..
8... . I f.fuel.cannot.be.pumped.in.at.a.reasonable.rate,.
check.for.fuel.vent.blockage.or.a.kink.in.the.line..
D. After Fueling
1. R eplace the gas fill cover and wipe up any fuel
spilled..Discard.rags.used.in.a.safe.place.ashore..
2... . O pen.the.engine.compartment.and.all.hatches,.
windows,.doors.and.other.compartments.that.
were.closed.during.fueling..Inspect.these.areas.
for.the.odor.of.fuel.vapors.and.visible.fuel..
leakage..
Investigate and correct any sign of fuel leak-
age or indication of vapors before starting
engine. Do not run blower or operate any
electrical switch until problem is corrected.
Fire or explosion may result.
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