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Quicksilver 455CAB — System & Component Overview and Operaon
1. Fuel System
Your boat’s petrol fuel system consists of a portable fuel tank located in the bilge. Access to the tank is
via the center cockpit oor hatch. Straps are used to secure the tank to the fuel tank oor. On the
portable tank itself is a quick-disconnect ng that allows you to easily remove the fuel distribuon
line to the engine. It is recommended that you follow all instrucons regarding the lling and
transportaon of the portable fuel tank.
Fuel Tank
Your boat is equipped with a 25L portable fuel tank. As a precauon, all of the capacity may not be
useable due to trim and loading condions, so consider keeping at a minimum 25% reserve fuel in the
tank.
Fuel tanks with levels less than 25% capacity can cause engine stalling problems due to fuel starvaon
or by allowing sediment and dirt to enter the fuel supply lines. Keep the tank full and monitor the fuel
level oen to prevent this from happening.
Primer Bulb
The primer bulb allows you to draw fuel from the tank to the engine when connecng the portable
tank or when fuel has been drained from the system. Refer to the instrucons provided in the engine
manufacturer’s handbook.
Ethanol—Blended Fuels
Ethanol is an oxygenated hydrocarbon compound that has a high octane rang and therefore is useful
in increasing the octane level of unleaded gasoline. The fuel system components of your Mercury
Fuel System
25L portable fuel tank
Fuel ll / fuel level gauge
Quick disconnect
Tank strap
Fuel feed hose
Primer bulb
GASOLINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum octane rang is 87AKI
The use of improper gasoline or addives can damage your
fuel system. Damages caused by improper gasoline or
addives will not be covered under warranty.
Remove portable tank from the boat and ll from shore.
When fueling is complete, secure tank to oor with straps.
Fuel tanks should never be lled to capacity. Allow for
expansion in the tank.
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