| Proper fueling procedures are very
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| | 17. Re-board Passengers.
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| important in preventing onboard fires.
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| | 18. Untie from dock and cast off.
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| Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and
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| | Fuel Conservation Tips
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| can spread rapidly into enclosed spaces.
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| | Maintenance
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| You should always check the bilges and
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| | . Keep engine well tuned
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| all closed compartments for gasoline
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| | . Use correct propeller and check for
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| vapors. The sniff test is the most
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| | damage.
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| effective method for detecting fuel
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| | . Be sure engine is adequate for boat.
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| leaks. A very useful tip is to use the
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| | . Use proper oil mix in motor.
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| "one third Rule", One-third of your fuel
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| | . Keep hull clean to reduce friction.
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| to get out, one-third to get back, and
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| | - Every 75 hours: replace spark plugs,
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| one-third in reserve.
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| | clean fuel filter, change lower unit oil,
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| Fueling Precautions
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| | grease engine/drive via the zerc fittings
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| 1. Properly secure boat to the dock.
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| | and inspect everything.
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| 2. Switch off engine(s).
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| | - Every 150 hours or once a year replace
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| 3. Extinguish all open flames.
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| | the impeller and fuel-water separator.
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| 4. Do not use electrical switches.
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| | - Check and replace any belts or hoses
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| 5. No smoking - Never smoke whle fueling
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| | that appear to be deteriorating.
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| as the vapors can catch fire.
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| | - Check for oil and/or water leaks every
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| 6. Ports, hatches, and doors closed.
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| | time before leaving the dock.
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| 7. Portable tanks should be refueled
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| | - Check and service transmissions and
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| ashore.
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| | lower units according to manufacturer's
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| 8. Make certain all passengers are
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| | recommendations.
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| ashore.
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| | On the Water
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| 9. Determine quantity of fuel required.
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| | . Drain all water before leaving dock.
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| 10. Hold hose nozzle firmly against fill
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| | . Distribute weight evenly and don't
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| pipe opening.
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| | overload.
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| 11. Do not overfill. Prevent fuel from
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| | . Shut off engine when at dock or at
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| falling into the water during fueling.
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| | rest.
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| This can harm the marine environment.
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| | . Make fewer turns so as to not increase
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| 12. Wipe up all spillage.
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| | motor load.
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| 13. Open ports, hatches, and doors to
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| | . Plane smoothly and quickly at take off
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| ventilate.
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| | then throttle back to cruising speed.
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| 14. Turn blower on for at least 4 minutes
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| | . Plan fishing spots ahead of time and
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| 15. Do the sniff test.
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| | use trolling motor for minor changes in
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| 16. Start engines(s).
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| | location.
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