Pearson P31-II, Manual

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Ensure that the proper (diesel, not gasoline) hose is about
to be used.
WARNING! DO NOT FUEL DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM. BESIDES
THE OBVIOUS HAZARD OF LIGHTNING, THE POSSIBILITY OF STATIC
DISCHARGE IS GREATLY INCREASED AT THE TIME.
'4.5.2 Fueling Procedure
Remove fili[ pipe cover and use dipstick and/or fuel gauge
to determine fuel requirements in order to prevent
overfill mg.
WARNING! USE ONLY THE SPECIAL SPANNER WRENCH PROVIDED. DO
NOT USE A HAMMER, SCREWDRIVER, OR OTHER TOOLS WHICH COULD
CAUSE A SPARK OR DAMAGE THE COVER.
Place nozzle of fuel hose in the fill pipe.
WARNING! KEEP THE NOZZLE IN CONTACT WITH THE DECK PLATE RIM
DURING FUELING TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF A STATIC SPARK.
Fill slowly. Do not overfill. If it is not possible to
see the meter on the fuel pump, the attendant or a crew
member should call out the gallonage from the fuel dock.
CAUTION! FUEL VOLUME WILL INCREASE WITH AN INCREA~'E IN
TEMPERATURE. FILLING THE TANK TO ONLY 95% OF CAPACITY WILL
AVOID OVERFLOW PROBLEMS ON A HOT DAY.
4.5.3 After Fueling
Replace cover, clean up any spilled fuel. If any rags,
etc. were used for this purpose, dispose of them ashore.
Check below decks for presence of fumes or fuel leakage.
Check bilge, engine space, and main cabin.
WARNING! IF FUMES OR EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DETER-
MINE THE CAUSE, CORRECT IT, AND CLEAN UP ANY SPILLAGE
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Open all hatches and ports to ventilate the boat.
Switch on battery.
The engine should be started only when it is certain
that no potentially hazardous condition exists.