Cobalt Digital Inc 263, Owner'S Manual

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Cuddy Cabin
3-2 263 Owner’s Manual
Section 3
Fueling
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline is
accidentally spilled, wipe up all traces of it with dry
rags and immediately dispose of the rags properly
ashore. Spilled fuel may yellow the gelcoat finish
and damage gunwale trim.
When Fueling:
1. Know your fuel tank capacity. Be sure to have
enough fuel to reach your destination. If
departing for an extended cruise, know the
availability of fuel along your route. Practice the
One Third Rule: one third to reach the
destination, one third to return and one third in
reserve.
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DANGER
Avoid injury, fire or explosion. Take all
precautions every time you fuel your
boat, regardless of the fuel type. Certain
fuel is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions.
Fumes from rags can collect in bilge and
be extremely hazardous. Operate the
blowers for at least four minutes. DO
NOT store rags used to wipe up fuel or
solvent spills in the boat. Dispose of
rags properly ashore.
NOTICE: Prevent unwarranted
engine damage. Use the
recommended fuel type and
octane rating. Refer to your
propulsion unit operator’s
manual.
A
DANGER
Avoid injury, fire or explosion. Fuels are
extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions.
• Stop engines, generators and any fuel
operated machinery.
• DO NOT smoke or allow open flames
or sparks within 50 ft (15 m) of the
fueling area.
• Avoid damaging fuel lines and
connectors, and the contact of fuel on
hot engine parts.
• DO NOT store fuel in any containers or
compartments which are not
designated for fuel storage.
• Clean up any spilled fuel immediately
and dispose of rags properly ashore.
• Know the dangers associated with
fuels.
NOTICE:
• Each time you refuel, inspect
all fuel lines, hoses and
connections for leaks and
deterioration.
• The Federal Water Pollution
Control Act prohibits the
discharge of oil or oily waste
into the water. Violators can be
fined $5,000.00. We urge you
to protect our fragile
environment by avoiding any
type of discharge, trash or
litter into our waterways.