MasterCraft Aviara AV32, Owner'S Manual

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The enclosed engine compartment limits the ventilation of
gasoline and oil fumes. Because confined gasoline vapors mixed
with a little air can form an explosive atmosphere, it is important
to be especially vigilant in performing the following two (2)
operations:
Step 1
Inspect the boat bilge area under the engines for the evidence
of oil and gasoline—or any gasoline odor. This inspection should
take place the first time the boat is started each day. Raise
the engine cover and visually look at the bilge area under the
engines.
Step 2
Run the bilge blower for at least four (4) minutes to ventilate the
bilge area each time before starting the engines.
Gasoline is explosive. If a gasoline odor is present or gasoline is
visually observed in the bilge area during inspection, DO NOT START
YOUR ENGINE! Remove the ignition keys and call an authorized
Aviara dealer for service.
NOTE: If there is evidence of loose fuel fittings, deteriorated lines or
other problems associated with the fuel system, call an authorized
Aviara dealer. Due to the potential for serious consequences when
errors occur in servicing the fuel system, Aviara strongly encourages
all boat owners and operators to seek professional assistance from
an authorized Aviara dealer’s service department whenever any
service or perceived problems occur within the fuel system.
All replaced fuel components must meet United States Coast
Guard (“USCG”) and American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. (“ABYC”)
standards, and must be Underwriter’s Laboratory (“UL”)-approved.
Inferior quality components pose a serious safety threat to you and
others, and the use of inferior components may result in serious
injury or death. Resulting damage may void the warranty.
All Aviara models are equipped with a fuel fill cap. These caps
are hinged, and they snap open or closed to seal with an audible
click. This is important for the system on these boats to operate
correctly. Be sure to fully snap the cap shut after each fill.
As part of the Annual Maintenance, the fuel filter must be
changed.