PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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To fill the fuel tank at a marina, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the “OFF” position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. A special key to open the fuel caps is supplied.
5. Turn the key counterclockwise to open the cap.
6. Remove the cap.
7. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening.
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE GENERATED WHILE FUELING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION. TO PREVENT STATIC SPARKS WHEN FILLING THE TANK, MAKE SURE
THE NOZZLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL OPENING.
8. Fill the fuel tanks slightly less than the rated capacity to avoid spilling fuel out of the vents
and fuel fills and to allow for expansion.
ESTIMATE HOW MUCH FUEL IS NEEDED AND AVOID OVER FILLING THE TANK.
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.