
CHAPTER 5
5-4
SINCE GASOLINE IS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL GRADES
INCLUDING ETHENOL &
VARIOUS OCTANE LEVELS,
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT ONE FOR YOUR ENGINE.
USING IMPROPER OCTANE FUEL CAN CAUSE
ENGINE DAMAGE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
Before Fueling
Make sure a working fi re extinguisher is at close hand.
Stop engines and any device that can cause a spark.
Disembark all passengers and crew not needed for fueling.
Fuel if possible during the daylight hours.
Check to ensure nobody is smoking in the boat or near the
fueling dock.
Close all portholes, hatches and doors to keep vapors from
blowing aboard and settling in the bilge.
Tie up your boat securely at the fuel dock.
Identify the fuel fi ll. Unfortunately, people have mistakenly
fi lled the water or waste with fuel.
Visually inspect all fuel system components before each fi lling.
Consult engine owner’s manual for recommendations when
using fuels with alcohol additives.
CHAPTER 5
5-4
SINCE GASOLINE IS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL GRADES
INCLUDING ETHENOL &
VARIOUS OCTANE LEVELS,
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT ONE FOR YOUR ENGINE.
USING IMPROPER OCTANE FUEL CAN CAUSE
ENGINE DAMAGE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
Before Fueling
Make sure a working fi re extinguisher is at close hand.
Stop engines and any device that can cause a spark.
Disembark all passengers and crew not needed for fueling.
Fuel if possible during the daylight hours.
Check to ensure nobody is smoking in the boat or near the
fueling dock.
Close all portholes, hatches and doors to keep vapors from
blowing aboard and settling in the bilge.
Tie up your boat securely at the fuel dock.
Identify the fuel fi ll. Unfortunately, people have mistakenly
fi lled the water or waste with fuel.
Visually inspect all fuel system components before each fi lling.
Consult engine owner’s manual for recommendations when
using fuels with alcohol additives.
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