SAFETY
Outboard Fuel, Electrical System, and Safety
The fuel system
starts here at the
fuel tank .
..
..
. and ends here at
the
fuel injector.
What is most important?
• Fuel leakage must be eliminated.
•
Stray electric sparks must be avoided.
What could happen?
The electrical system begins
here at the battery
...
.
..
and ends here
on
the powerhead.
• When not boating, fuel leaking
in
car trunk or van, or place where portable tank is stored (base-
ment
or
cottage), could be ignited by any open flame or spark (furnace pilot light, etc.).
• When boating, fuel leaking under the engine cover could be ignited by a damaged or deteriorated
electrical part or loose wire connection making stray sparks.
How Can Fire and Explosion Be Minimized?
• Read, understand, and follow manufacturer's instructions
• Follow warnings marked"
&"
closely.
•
Do not substitute fuel or electrical systems parts with other parts which may look the same. Some
electrical parts, like starter motors, are of special design to prevent stray sparks outside their cases.
• Replace wires, sleeves, and boots which are cracked or torn or look
in
poor condition.
When mixing and refueling, always mix
gas and
oil outside ...
Remember:
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Do not use electrical devices
such as
cellular phones in the
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fueling.
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If you use a funnel, it has to be
V metal to ground the spout to
the tank.
Always fill the tank
outside the boat
Fumes are hard to
control. They collect and
hide
in
the bottom of the
boat.
To
avoid those
static
electric
____
.-.-.
sparks, ground
(touch) the spout
against the tank.
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