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Section 3 F uel System
Storage
L ong periods of storage and/ or non-use, co mmon to
boats, cr eate uniq ue problems. When preparing to store
a boat for extended periods—
two months or more— it
is best to co mpletely remove all fuel from the tank . If it
is not possible to remove the fuel, maintaining a full tank
of fuel with a fuel stabilize r added to provide fuel stability
and co rrosion protect ion is reco mmended.
Add fuel stabilize r/ treatment at manufact urer’ s
reco mmended dosage.
Run engines for 1 0 minutes.
S hut OF F fuel valves.
Top off fuel tank, leaving space for expansion. D O
N T fill to point of over ow.
D O NOT ca p the tank vent.
A partially full tank is not reco mmended beca use the
void above the fuel allows air movement that ca n bring
in water through co ndensation as the air temperature
moves up and down. This co ndensation co uld potentially
beco me a problem.
P eriodica lly inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
tank. If any is found, all water must be removed and the
tank completely dried before refilling the tank with any
fuel co ntaining ethanol.
Refer to the engine manufact urer’ s manual in the
operator’ s packe
t for co mplete instruct ions and warranty
information.