Recommendations - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

B. Recommendations
Assume.blended.gasoline.is.being.used.and.follow.
these.recommendations.below.
1.. . I nspect.fuel.hoses.often..A.deteriorated.hose..
containing.alcohol.blended.gasoline.will.normally.
be.soft.and.swollen..A.deteriorating.hose.contain-
ing.no.fuel.will.normally.be.hard.and.brittle..In.both.
cases.the.hose.should.be.replaced.
2.. Ventilate.the.engine.compartment.before.starting.
the.engine(s)..Operate.the.engine.compartment.
blower.for.four.(4).minutes..Then,.prior.to.starting.
the.engine(s),.check.the.bilge.area.for.the.scent.of.
gasoline.fumes;.DO.NOT.start.the.engine(s).if.the.
odor.of.gasoline.is.detected.
3. Frequently inspect the fuel system fittings. Inspect
the fuel tank, pump and filter for signs of leaks or
corrosion..Visually.inspect.for.deteriorating.metal.
fittings at the fuel hose connections.
Avoid serious injury or death from fire or
explosion resulting from leaking fuel. Inspect
system for leaks at least once a year.
If.areas.are.found.within.the.fuel.system.that.appear.
questionable, have a qualified marine technician in-
spect.the.system..A.thorough.fuel.system.examination.
should.be.made.by.an.experienced.marine.technician.
at.least.once.a.year.
I - 3 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
1.. Avoid.fueling.at.night.except.in.emergencies.
2.. When.moored.at.fueling.pier:
a.. Do.not.smoke,.strike.matches,.or.throw-
switches.
b.. Stop.all.engines,.motors,.fans,.and.devices.
that.could.produce.sparks.
c.. Put.out.all.lights.
3.. Before.starting.to.fuel:
a.. Ensure.that.boat.is.moored.securely.
Fuel Systems - Section I
b.. Be.sure.the.proper.type.and.grade.of.fuel.
as.recommended.by.your.Engine.Owners.
Manual.is.used.
c.. Determine.how.much.additional.fuel.is..
required to avoid overflow.
4. During fueling: Keep the fill nozzle in contact .
with.the.fuel.opening.at.all.times.to.guard.against.
possible.static.spark..See.Figure.I-6.
Spilled fuel is a fire or explosion hazard.
DO NOT overflow the tank or allow fuel spills
into the hull or bilges. Avoid overboard spills.
When tank is almost full the sound from the
fuel vent will change. The pitch will become
higher indicating the tank is close to being full.
Stop pumping fuel into the tank.
DO NOT TOP OFF.
(Nozzle in contact with fuel opening.
Grounding the fuel hose - proper)
(Nozzle not in contact with fuel opening.
Not grounding the fuel hose - Improper)
Figure I-6: Grounding Fuel Hose
5.. After.fueling:
a. Replace all fill caps securely.
b.. Wipe.up.any.spilled.fuel.
c.. Determine.that.there.is.no.odor.of.gasoline.
in.the.engine.compartment.or.below.decks.
before.starting.machinery,.turning.on.lights.or.
lighting.stove..Operate.the.bilge.blower.sys-
tem.for.at.least.four.(4).minutes.before.engine.
start-up.
d.. Be.prepared.to.cast.off.moorings.as.soon..
as.engine.is.started.
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