BEFORE YOU OPERATE
22
8LV Series Operation Manual
Filling the Fuel Tank
Never refuel with the engine running. See
Safety on page 3.
Before filling the fuel tank for the first time, rinse the
fuel tank with kerosene or diesel fuel. Dispose of
waste properly.
■ To Fill the Fuel Tank
Operate the bilge ventilation (blowers) for a
minimum of 5 minutes to purge fumes from
engine compartment after refueling. Never
operate the bilge blower(s) while refueling.
Doing so can pump explosive fumes into the
engine compartment and result in an explosion.
1. Clean the area around the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
3. Fill the tank with clean fuel free of oil and dirt.
Hold the hose nozzle firmly against the filler
port while filling. This prevents static
electricity buildup which could cause
sparks and ignite fuel vapors.
4. Stop fueling when the gauge shows the fuel
tank is full.
Never overfill the fuel tank.
5. Replace the fuel cap and hand-tighten.
Over-tightening the fuel cap will damage it.
Bleeding the Fuel System
Bleeding must be done if any fuel system
maintenance has been performed (replacement of
fuel filter, etc.) or if the engine does not start after
several attempts.
Figure 3
1. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Refill if necessary.
2. Open the fuel cock of the fuel tank.
Always wear safety glasses when bleeding
the fuel system.
3. Loosen the air bleed screw (2, Figure 3).
4. Push up and down on the priming pump
(1, Figure 3) to release air out of the air bleed
screw.
5. Continue pumping until a solid stream of fuel
with no air bubbles begins to flow.
6. Tighten the air bleed screw.
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