Baja 192 Islander, Owner'S Manual

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3.2
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B
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192 Islander
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3. f
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The fuel fill cap is located on the 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.
Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade
of gasoline.
b
efore
f
uelinG
• Fuel during daylight hours.
• Tie boat to the dock.
• shut off engine, bilge blower and all other
electrical equipment.
• shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove,
etc.).
• Close all hatches, doors, and keep engine
compartment closed to prevent gasoline fumes
from entering the cabin or cockpit area.
• all passengers must leave the boat, as a
precaution.
• There must be no smoking or any flames within
20 feet of the boat, before, during, and for at
least 5 minutes after fueling is completed.
• Open fuel fill cap and insert hose nozzle into
the fuel fill opening. Fuel fill hose nozzle must
contact the fuel fill opening BEFORE adding
fuel to prevent discharge of static electricity.
2. T
railer
l
aunchinG anD
l
oaDinG
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.
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.
! DANGER
Gasoline vapors can explode from static
electricity if fueling is not done properly.
Read and understand this section and
section 5 • Fuel System
NO SMOKING
GASOLINE VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE
! DANGER
NOTICE
GASOLINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum octane rating of 87 AKI.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual
for additional information
F
uel
F
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oCatIon
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. 3.2.1)
Fuel Tank Opening
Fuel Fill Cap