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FORMULA
GETTING UNDERWAY
SUN SPORT
9. Insert the hose nozzle and make sure nozzle
is in contact with or grounded against fill
opening. This will reduce the risk of static
spark.
10. Add fuel in accordance with the propulsion
unit operator’s manual. Do not overfill, and
allow enough room for fuel expansion.
NOTICE
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Each time you refuel, inspect all fuel
lines, hoses and connections for leaks
and deterioration.
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The Federal Water Pollution Control Act
prohibits the discharge of oil or oily
waste into the water. Violators can be
fined $5,000.00. We urge you to protect
our fragile environment by avoiding any
type of discharge, trash or litter into our
waterways.
After fueling:
1. Tighten the fuel fill cap using the deck plate
key. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
2. Open all windows, hatches, doors and
compartments.
Fueling
Figure 6-5
Deck Plate Key
Figure 6-4
3. Check all fuel lines, hoses and connections for
leaks and deterioration.
4. Be sure to run the blower for at least four
minutes before starting the engines. If you
smell gasoline fumes, do not start the
engines; continue to run the blower until
fumes have dissipated.
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS
Do not operate the boat if any problem is
found during this inspection. A problem
could lead to an accident during the outing
causing severe injury or death. Have any
problem attended to by your Formula
dealer.
Get into the habit of performing these checks in
the same order each time so that it becomes
routine.
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Make sure to check all safety items listed in
Safety Checklist
, in this section.
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Check that the bilge drain plug(s) is properly
installed.
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Check that all batteries are fully charged and
have the proper level.
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Verify the amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
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Be sure the lights, horn, bilge pumps and
other electrical equipment are in operating
condition.
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Check that no fuel, oil or water is leaking or
has leaked into the bilge compartment.
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Check all hoses and connections for leakage
and damage.
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Open all seacocks and check for leaks.
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Check seawater strainers for leaks and
accumulation of debris.
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Open raw water drain valves.
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Check that steering system operates
properly.
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Make sure the shift lever(s) is in the
NEUTRAL position.
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Do not overload your boat.
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Operate the bilge blowers for at least four
minutes before starting the engines or
generator.
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