PURSUIT 2570 offshore, Owner'S Manual

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SPILLED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT
SPILL ANY FUEL. IF A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE FIBERGLASS,
USE A CLOTH TO REMOVE THE FUEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE CONTAMI-
NATED CLOTH. IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
FUEL FLOATS ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND CAN IGNITE. IF FUEL IS
SPILLED INTO THE WATER, IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA AND NOTIFY THE
MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFICIALS.
9. Remove the nozzle.
10. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be careful not to overtighten the cap.
11. Check the fuel compartment and below the deck for fuel odors. If you smell
fuel, do not start the engine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION, DO NOT START THE ENGINE(S)
WHEN FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT. FUEL FUMES ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL
TO YOUR HEALTH. MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE INVESTIGATED IMME-
DIATELY.
3.4 Oil Tanks (2-Cycle Engines)
Certain boats are equipped with remote oil tanks that are equipped with deck fills.
Pursuit provides, adjacent to the oil fill, an oil tank indicator system to assist in
preventing an overfill of the oil tank. A light on the oil tank will turn on when the
selected tank is full. The switch selects the port or starboard tank. The system is
protected by a fuse.
3.5 Fuel System Maintenance
PERIODICALLY INSPECT ALL PRIMER BULBS, CONNECTIONS, CLAMPS AND HOSES
FOR LEAKAGE AND DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION. REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
Spray the valves, tank fuel gauge sender and ground connections with a metal protector.
Frequently inspect and lubricate the fuel fill cap O-ring seals with petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The O-
ring seal prevents water from entering the fuel system through the fuel fill cap and it should be immediately
replaced if there is any sign of damage or deterioration.
The age of gasoline can affect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause
deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel
can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run enough to require
at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to protect the fuel
from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel
Oil Tank Indicator