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What do you do after fueling your boat and before starting the engine?
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Open all hatches and windows. Force the air to circulate for 5 minutes. Source: Boating & Water Safety Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (page 37)
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Should you do after fueling your boat and before starting the engine?
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
What should you do after fueling your boat and before starting the engine?
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
What should you do after fueling your boat and before starting your engine?
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
What should you do after fueling your boat before starting the engine?
open all hatches and turn on ventilation system
What should you do before and while fueling your boat?
There are a number of things that you should do before and while fuelling your boat. The basic thing is to ensure that you have turned off the engine and you are not smoking around the boat.
What do you do before fueling your boat?
Shut off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings .
If your boat has a power ventilation system how long should you turn it on for after fueling and prior to starting the engine?
Four minutes is the recommended time.
What should you do after fueling your boat?
Ventilate the engine compartment, if enclosed.
What should you do before fueling your boat?
Shut off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings .
When you do not ventilate your boat after fueling what happens to the gas fumes?
The boat could blow up. Gasoline fumes are very explosive. That is why boats are required by law to have ventilation for the engine room. If there are fumes and there is a spark from something electrical then the boat could explode. Always ventilate after fueling for at least 4 minutes, and make sure that electrical equipment on the boat is UL listed as ignition protected. That means it won't ignite any gas fumes. Always check for fumes with your nose before starting the engine.
How long should you let the ventilation system run before starting the engine on a boat?
You should let the ventilation system run about four minutes before starting the engine on a boat.
What is a good safety precaution when fueling your boat?
Run the ventilation system for at least four minutes before fueling.
