Owner`s manual

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TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, USE ONLY A GOOD GRADE OF GASOLINE.
DO NOT USE FUEL THAT CONTAINS HARSH ADDITIVES OR MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL.
DO NOT USE FUELS CONTAINING METHANOL. WATER OR CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE
FUEL SYSTEM THAT IS THE RESULT OF THE USE OF ALCOHOL-BLENDED FUELS IS NOT
COVERED BY THE PURSUIT LIMITED WARRANTY. REFER TO THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER'S OWNER'S MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR
ENGINES.
To fill the fuel tank at a marina, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure all switches are in the “Off” position.
2. Make sure the boat is securely moored.
3. Make sure all passengers leave the boat.
4. A special key to open the fuel caps is supplied.
5. Turn the key counterclockwise to open the cap.
6. Remove the cap.
7. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening.
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BE GENERATED WHILE FUELING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. TO PREVENT STATIC SPARKS WHEN FILLING THE TANK, MAKE SURE THE
NOZZLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE FUEL OPENING.
8. Fill the fuel tanks slightly less than the rated capacity to avoid spilling fuel out of the vents
and fuel fills and to allow for expansion.
ESTIMATE HOW MUCH FUEL IS NEEDED AND AVOID OVER FILLING THE TANK.
SPILLED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SPILL
ANY FUEL. IF A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE FIBERGLASS, USE A
CLOTH TO REMOVE THE FUEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE CONTAMINATED CLOTH.
IF FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE WATER, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION. FUEL FLOATS ON
THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND CAN IGNITE. IF FUEL IS SPILLED INTO THE WATER,
IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA AND NOTIFY THE MARINA AND THE PROPER OFFI-
CIALS.
9. Remove the nozzle.
10. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be careful not to overtighten the cap.
11. Check the fuel compartment and below the deck for fuel odors. If you smell
fuel, do not start the engine.