NORTHSTAR MANUAL
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing to avoid acid contact with skin, eyes, etc. Failure to
observe this warning could result in severe injury.
Check the battery fluid frequently for signs of corrosion. If corrosion is
evident, clean terminal posts with a baking soda and water solution and a
wire brush. Before cleaning, remove the vent caps and seal the vent wells
with corks to prevent the solution from getting inside the battery.
NOTICE: Some batteries are sealed, and cannot be filled.
Check the fluid levels in the cells. Usually, a level approximately 6 to 13
mm above the plates is sufficient. If needed, fill with distilled water; do not
overfill!
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. Never attempt starting your
engine with jumper cables under any circumstances. Keep all sparks,
flames and smoking materials away from batteries. Risk of spark at the
battery post igniting gasoline or hydrogen fumes is too great. Always wear
eye protection when near batteries and have adequate ventilation when
charging. An explosion can cause blindness or other serious injuries.
NOTICE: Please refer to your engine’s operation manual for choosing the
correct battery type and capacity.
4.2. FUEL SYSTEM
Please find the capacity of the fuel tank on your boat in your Specific
Information Booklet.
All of the tank capacity may not be usable according to trim and loading
and a minimum of 20% reserve should be kept.
All of the fixed fresh water tank’s capacity may not be usable according to
trim and loading.
In case of repair or maintenance necessity, this tank can be removed by
unscrewing the hatch as in all NorthStar boats but this operation must be
left to the professionals. Working on a fuel tank, especially on a partially
full one is extremely dangerous requiring immense care and must not be
tackled without proper training.
If your boat is provided with a fuel tank, the fuel filter and water separator
must be changed every season and a spare element must always be kept
on board, for the case of clogging.
For starting and other information, please consult your outboard motor’s
owner’s manual.
4.2.A. SAFETY ADVICE ON FILLING FUEL TANKS
First you should care that your boat is moored safely at the jetty. In every
case the engine must be switched off while filling the fuel tanks. While
filling and at the filling station
smoking is absolutely forbidden:
after
having filled up the tanks the fuel tank area must be aired for
at least 5
minutes
.
Fueling Precautions
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Portable tanks should be refueled ashore.
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Close all hatches and other openings before fueling.
