Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel Systems Section 3
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43 LS
43 LS
DANGER
!
BURN HAZARD
Ignited fuel floating on water can cause
death or serious injury. Fuel will float
on top of water and can burn. If the
boat is abandoned, swim upwind, far
enough to avoid fuel that can spread
over the surface of the water.
WARNING
!
Be sure that the fuel fill is in contact
with the fuel nozzle to prevent any
static sparks during the fueling opera-
tion. Failure to heed this warning could
result in a static electricity charge that
could lead to injury, damage, or death.
5. Open the fuel fill by turning it counter -
clockwise.
6. Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill and
dispense the fuel until the tank is full.
Verify that the tank is full by reading the
fuel gauge and/or by the sound of the
fuel fill filling up. If your tank takes signifi -
cantly more fuel than expected, investi-
gate the cause immediately.
7. After fueling, screw the cap on in a clock-
wise direction until an audible click is
heard, indicating that the cap is seated. If
the cap is lost or damaged, replace only
with orig
inal equipment; contact Tiara
Yachts Customer Relations or your Tiara
Yachts dealer.
8. Wash the areas around the fuel fill(s) to
help reduce discoloration of the fiber
-
glass or striping. Use only the fuel rec-
ommended by the engine manufacturer.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
additional information.
9. Check the mechanical space and bilge
areas for fuel odors. If you smell fuel, do
not start the engines or other electrical
equipment. Investigate and correct the
problem, and completely ventilate the
bilge area before proceeding.
During refueling, the tank will vent out at both
the fuel fill plate and the vent located on the
side of the hull. Note : There should not be
any residual fuel at the vent but there could
be residual fuel at the deck fill plate. Do not
block or restrict either of these vents.
If fuel is accidentally added to any other tank,
DO NOT attempt to pump the fuel out; these
systems are not designed to pump fuel. Fuel
must be removed by qualified personnel
only. Fuel in other systems will also require
replacement of that system and/or multiple
components.
Try not to spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, wipe up
all traces with dry rags and immediately dis-
pose of the rags properly onshore. DO NOT
allow fuel to stay on the finish of the boat, as
discoloration and damage to trim can occur.
Avoid fueling at night, except under well-
lighted conditions. Also, monitor the fuel level
to avoid overfilling.
WARNING
!
The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act prohibits the discharge of oil or
oily waste into or upon the naviga-
ble waters of the United States, or the
waters of the Contiguous Zone, or
which may affect natural resources
belonging to, appertaining to, or
under the exclusive management
authority of the United States, if such
discharge causes a film or discolor
-
ation of the surface of the water or
causes a sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are
subject to substantial civil penalties
and/or criminal sanctions, includ -
ing fines and imprisonment. Report
all discharges to the USCG National
Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or
to your local U.S. Coast Guard office
by phone or VHF radio, Channel 16.