Owner`s manual

Fuel System
3-3
Section 3
C 260
3.3 Fueling Instructions
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.
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.
9. Remove the nozzle.
10. Install and tighten the fuel cap. Be care-
ful 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.
! WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can cause
a fire or an explosion. Be careful when
filling the fuel tanks. No smoking.
Never fill the tanks while the engines
are running. Fill the fuel tanks in an
open area. Do not fill the tanks near
open flames.
! CAUTION
To prevent damage to the fuel system,
use only a good grade of gasoline. Do
not use fuel that contains harsh addi-
tives 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.
! WARNING
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 open-
ing.
! WARNING
Estimate how much fuel is needed
and avoid over filling the tank.
! WARNING
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 dis-
pose 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, immedi-
ately evacuate the area and notify the
marina and the proper officials.