Cal Boats CAL 27 Mk III Owner's Manual - Fueling Procedure
FUELING PROCEDURE 19
FUELING PROCEDURE
A. When preparing to fuel your boat, the following procedures should be followed to assure
safety:
B. Properly secure the boat to the dock .
C. Turn off the engine, stove, heater, radio, lights, etc .
D. Turn the battery switch to OFF .
E. Close all hatches, ports, etc ., to prevent entry of fumes .
F. Maintain continuous contact between the nozzle and deck plate to prevent a static charge .
G. Fill tank to a maximum 95% of capacity to allow for expansion .
H. Clean any spills after replacing and tightening fuel-fill cap .
Before operating the engine or turning battery switch to ON, open all hatches and check
for fuel leaks .
Always be sure the fuel-fill cap is tight, to prevent water and dirt from getting into the
fuel tank . Periodically check the fuel filter and water separator . Those should be drained
and cleaned, as needed . The filter elements should be replaced annually .