Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section F
Page 4
F - 3
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Avoid fueling at night except in emergencies.
2.
When moored at fueling pier:
a.
Do not smoke, strike matches, or throw switches.
b.
Stop all engines, motors, fans, and devices that
could produce sparks.
c.
Put out all lights and galley stove.
d.
Position the Battery Selector Switch to OFF (if
boat is so equipped).
3.
Before starting to fuel:
a.
Ensure that boat is moored securely.
b.
Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
c.
Be sure the proper type of grade of fuel as recom-
mended by your engine manual is used.
d.
Determine how much additional fuel is required
to avoid overflow.
4.
During fueling:
Keep the fill nozzle in contact with the fuel opening at
all times to guard against possible static spark. See
Figure F2.
Figure F2: Grounding Fuel Hose
Spilled fuel is a fire hazard. DO NOT overflow
the tank or allow fuel spills into the hull or bilges.
Avoid overboard spills. Visually monitor the fuel
vent located on either the transom or side of the
hull. When the tank is full, fuel will flow from the
fuel vent.
5.
After fueling:
a.
Replace all fill caps securely.
b.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
c.
Open all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
e.
Determine that there is no odor of gasoline in
the engine compartment or below decks before
starting machinery, turning on lights or lighting
stove. Operate the bilge blower system for at
least four (4) minutes before engine start-up.
f.
Be prepared to cast off moorings as soon as
engines are started.
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