Ranger Fisherman Series, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel System
I. AFTER FUELING
1 1. Replace all fill caps securely.
1 2. Wipe up any excess fuel immediately.
1 3. Determine that there is no odor of gasoline in the bilge, before
turning on lights, pumps, or starting engine.
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Spilled fuel is a fire hazard. DO NOT
overfill or overflow the tank, or allow fuel
spills into the hull or bilge. If spillage occurs, clean up immediately and
dispose of soiled rags in a proper container.
WARNING
When fueling, DO NOT leave unattended.
To help prevent fuel blow back, always fill
tank slowly and monitor fuel flow as filling. When tank is almost full the
sound’s pitch from the vent will become higher indicating the tank is close to
being full. Stop pumping fuel into tank.
DO NOT TOP OFF.
WARNING
A wide variety of components used on
this vessel contain or emit chemicals
known to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil,
especially used motor oil.
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or
fishing sinkers.
TO AVOID HARM:
• Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust fumes
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after handling
the substances above.
WARNING