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Fuel System
DO NOT DRAIN ANY FUEL INTO THE BILGE WHEN SERVICING
THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
AFTER THE FILTER ELEMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED,
PRIME THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK ALL FITTINGS FOR
LEAKS BEFORE AND AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES, ALWAYS OPEN ALL
HATCHES, WINDOWS AND DOORS TO COMPLETELY
VENTILATE THE BOAT AFTER SERVICING THE FUEL
SYSTEM.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE 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.