Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 3 • Systems Overview and Operation
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280 Dauntless
NOTICE
Fuel gauge is only accurate when boat is level
(not underway).
Static Electricity
Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors. Use
extreme caution when fueling from a source other
than marinas and gas stations. This vessel’s bonding
system protects it from creating and discharging static
electricity. Keep vessel in contact with the water
or a land-based grounding system. To reduce static
electricity while refueling:
• Never fuel boat in unsafe conditions such
as suspended on a sling or in a situation that
increases the likelihood of static discharge.
• Never use homemade containers to fill tanks.
Ethanol Blended Fuels
Record this vessel’s fuel capacity and
consumption. Drastic changes in consumption
and mileage may indicate a problem.
NOTICE
Use of a portable fuel container to fill fuel tank
can result in overfilling and circumvent the
safety features designed into fuel tank.
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WARNING
Modification of any fuel system components
or replacement of these components with
unauthorized parts may result in over-
pressurization of fuel system and circumvent
safety features designed into tank.
!
WARNING
• Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors
causing serious injury, death and/or
destruction of property.
• Check for leaks in tubing, connections and
hoses. Avoid all forms of ignition when the
fuel fumes are noticed.
• Correct the cause of leaks and ventilate the
area to insure that no fumes remain prior
to energizing any electrical equipment,
smoking and/or starting the engine.
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DANGER
• Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed
fuel system should be stored in an approved
container or in a portable tank such as provided
for outboard engines and be stowed safely
outside of the engine or living compartment(s).
• Shut down the engine, motors and fans prior
to taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should
be extinguished before filling the fuel tank.
• Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
• Fueling should never be done at night except
in well lit areas.
• Always keep fuel nozzle in contact with edge
of the fuel tank opening when filling.
• Ventilate areas where gasoline vapors could
collect before starting the engine.
• Wipe up any spillage completely and dispose
of rags or waste on shore.
• Secure the fill cap tightly.
• Portable tanks should only be filled while on
shore, never on board the boat.
The use of fuels containing ethanol higher than
10 percent (E-10) can damage the engine and/
or fuel system and will void the warranty.
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CAUTION
The use of improper gasoline or additives can
damage the fuel system and is considered
misuse of the system. Damaged caused by
improper gasoline or additives is not covered
under warranty.
NOTICE
Ethanol’s high-octane rating may be useful in
increasing the octane level of unleaded gasoline. The
fuel system components of Mercury engines have
been tested to perform with a 10 percent maximum
level of ethanol-blended gasoline. Special precautions
should be considered with the use of fuel containing
ethanol in the fuel system. Fuels with ethanol can
attack some fuel system components, such as tanks
and lines, if they are not constructed from ethanol