Boston Whaler 190 Outrage, User Manual

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190 Outrage
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
NOTICE
it is your responsibility to read and understand
the engine manufacturer’s manual in your
owner’s manual packet for complete fuel and
fueling information and warnings.
There is a danger that static electricity can ignite
gasoline vapors that have not been ventilated outside
an enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling
your boat from a source outside the regular venues,
(e.g. marinas, fuel service stations.)
Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented
by not adhering to standard fueling practices.
Your boats bonding system protects it from creating
and discharging static electricity.
Your boat must be in contact with the water or a
land based grounding system. Here are some helpful
suggestions to keep you safe from static electricity
while refueling your boat.
• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such
as: suspended on a sling or in a situation that in-
creases the likelihood of static discharge.
• NEVER use homemade containers to fi ll your
fuel tanks.
• Fuel carried on-board outside of a fi xed fuel system
should be stored in an approved container or
in a portable tank such as provided for outboard
!
DANGER
Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors
causing serious injury/death and/or destruction
of property.
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
There is a danger that static electricity can ignite
gasoline vapors that have not been ventilated outside
an enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling
your boat from a source outside the regular venues,
(e.g. marinas, fuel service stations.)
Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented
by not adhering to standard fueling practices.
Your boats bonding system protects it from creating
and discharging static electricity.
Your boat must be in contact with the water or a
land based grounding system. Here are some helpful
suggestions to keep you safe from static electricity
while refueling your boat.
engines and be stowed safely outside of the
engine or living compartment(s).
• Shut down the engine, motors and fans prior
to taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should
be extinguished before fi lling the fuel tank.
• Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
• Fueling should never be done at night except in
well-lighted areas.
• Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with
the fuel fi ll plate or the edge of the fuel tank
opening throughout the fi lling process.
• Allow areas where gasoline vapors could
collect to be ventilated before starting the
engine.
• Wipe any spillage completely and dispose of
rags or waste on shore.
• Secure the fi ll cap tightly.
• Portable tanks should only be fi lled while on the
ground; never on-board the boat.
Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented
by not adhering to standard fueling practices.