Fuel / Exhaust
4.18
Gasoline Safety
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
¨ Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
¨ Always refuel with the engine stopped and outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
¨ Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling, maintenance, or repair
work is performed or where gasoline is stored.
¨ Do not over fill the tank. (Do not fill the tank neck.)
¨ If you get gasoline on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change
clothing.
¨ Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area. Gasoline powered engine exhaust fumes are
poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death in a short time.
¨ Shut off fuel valve (if applicable) whenever the watercraft is stored, parked, or transported.
¨ For models without fuel valve, disconnect battery ground terminal.
Fuel Filter
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Set fuel valve to OFF. Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or
allow flames or sparks in the work area. Be sure the work area is well ventilated. See gasoline warning above.
Pressure may be present in the fuel tank. Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure before removing fuel
filter clamps and lines.
The fuel filter is an in-line type filter and should be replaced
annually or when contaminated with fuel or water.
After replacement turn the fuel valve ON to check for leaks.
T urn the fuel valve OFF. If the filter leaks correct the
problem before operating the craft.
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