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242 Islander
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5.3
seCtIon 5 • Fuel systeM
• Electrical equipment, including blowers – power
off.
• Doors, hatches – closed.
• Smoking material – extinguished.
• Inboard tanks – grounded.
• Filler pipe – marked GAS or DIESEL.
• Fuel nozzle – in contact with ller pipe to prevent
static sparks.
• Fill level – ll less than rated capacity of tank;
allow for fuel expansion.
• Trim – fuel weight distributed equally.
D. afTer fuelinG – checklisT:
• Doors, hatches – open.
• Sniff test – if fuel fumes remain, operate blowers
until fumes are gone.
• Fuel tank – secure ller cap.
• Spills – wipe; dispose of rags ashore.
Fuel FIll loCatIon
(FIg. 5.3.1)
Fuel Tank Opening
Fuel Fill Cap