Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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3-6 420 Outrage
Chapter 3 • Systems Overview & Operation
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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.
Maintenance
Improper disposal of fuel or oily waste can
subject the offender to severe state and federal
penalties.
NOTICE
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.
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.
• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such
as suspended on a sling or in a situation that
increases the likelihood of static discharge.
•
NEVER
use homemade containers to fill your
fuel tanks.
• Fuel carried on-board outside of a
fixed fuel system should be stored in an
approved container or in a portable tank such
as provided for outboard 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 filling the fuel tanks.
• 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 fill plate or the edge of the fuel tank
opening throughout the filling 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 fuel cap tightly.
• Portable tanks should only be filled while on
the ground, never on board the boat.
Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors
causing serious injury/death and/or
destruction of property.
!
DANGER
Check for leaks in tubing, connections and
hoses. Correct the cause of any leaks and
ventilate the area to insure that no fumes
remain, prior to energizing any electrical
equipment and/or starting the engines.
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S
MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
Keep records of the fuel capacity and consumption
of your boat. Drastic changes in consumption and
mileage may indicate a problem.
NOTICE