Boston Whaler 330 Outrage 2023, Owner'S Manual

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330 Outrage
Section 3 • Systems Overview & Operation
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• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such
as suspended on a sling or in a situation that
increases the likelihood of static discharge.
Follow your engine manufacturers recommendations
for scheduled maintenance. Check the hoses for
cracks, abrasions and deterioration on a regular basis
and NEVER start your engines if there is a strong
gasoline odor present . Replace worn or damaged
hoses and fittings with marine grade replacement
parts only. Your Boston Whaler® dealer will have all
the parts and information you will need to maintain
your boat.
Excessive water and sediment in the fuel tank(s) due
to improper usage may require you to have the tank(s)
professionally cleaned. Consult a professional tank
cleaning contractor regarding this procedure and the
proper disposal of residue and water.
Maintenance
Improper disposal of fuel or oily waste can
subject the offender to severe state and federal
penalties.
NOTICE
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 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 while fueling.
Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented
by not adhering to standard fueling practices. The
following suggestions will help keep you safe from
static electricity while refueling your boat.
Fuel Distribution System
The fuel is delivered from the tank to the engine
through the Fuel Demand Valve (FDV), anti-siphon
valve, and the fuel line. The FDV prevents the built
up pressure inside the tank from being transferred
to the engine while still allowing fuel to flow as the
engine requires it for operation. The anti-siphon valve
is a safety feature designed to prevent the fuel from
siphoning out of the tank if the fuel line were to be
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
The use of a portable fuel tank to fill your boat’s
tank can result in overfilling and circumvent the
safety features designed into your tank.
!
WARNING
The modification of any of the fuel system
components or the replacement of these com -
ponents with unauthorized parts may result
in over-pressurization of the fuel system and
circumvent the safety features designed into
your tank.
!
WARNING
Filling The Tank
This fuel system is designed to automatically shut
off the fuel nozzle when the tank is full, similar to an
automotive fuel system. The tank is filled when the
fuel fill nozzle has shut itself off the second time. The
SecureStop automatic fuel shutoff system (Fuel Fill
Deck Fitting, Integrated Check Valve, Fill Limit Vent
Valve), guarantees the boater a clean trouble-free fill
up. Details such as valve design and deck fill nozzle
retention features ensure consistent fill up/shutoff.
Attempting to fill the tank past this point may cause
some of the components to not function properly, or
malfunction.
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S
MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
cut or broken below the level of the fuel in the tank.
In this case, some fuel would leak from the line, but
would not allow the entire contents of the tank to
siphon into the boat.
The fuel system on this vessel complies with
all applicable ABYC standards. Fueling station
pump flow rates that exceed 18 gallons
(68 liters) per minute may damage system
components and cause fuel leakage into the
vessel.
!
WARNING