fountain mercury Express Cruiser 2005, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

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Fueling Procedure as Follows:
Refer to the owner's manual for your engines to determine the appro-
priate fuel grade for use in your boat.
a Close all fuel valves and shut off battery
switches before fueling.
a
Do not smoke.
a Fill fuel tanks desired through proper fills. Tanks are as full as
possible if fuel comes out of the vents. (Note, hose off boat of spilled
fuel, and let the boat air out as necessary to eliminate any fuel
vapors.)
a
Open desired valve(s) for tank(s) you wish to run. Check bilge by
smell for leaks or fumes. Turn off valve(s) if any leaks are present,
repair or have repaired immediately. See engine compartment refer-
ence drawing for location.
a
Operate the bilge blowers for at least 4 minutes before starting
your inboard or sterndrive engine.
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Fueling
BE SURE TO CONFIRM DIESEL OR GASOLINE
PRIOR TO FILLING YOUR BOAT WITH FUEL.
CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF GASOLINE OR
DIESEL FUEL CAN DAMAGE YOUR ENGINE, AND
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY