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Fuel System
AFTER THE FILTER ELEMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED, PRIME
THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS
BEFORE AND AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE FOLLOWING
ANY FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE IN THE “OFF”
POSITION BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, ALWAYS OPEN ALL
HATCHES AND DOORS TO COMPLETELY VENTILATE THE
BOAT AFTER SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR
EXPLOSION RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL, INSPECT
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. DO NOT
DRAIN ANY FUEL INTO THE BILGE.