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Consult an authorized dealer for details on
handling of gasoline, if necessary.
G asoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
When carrying a fuel tank containing gaso-
line:

Close the air vent screw of fuel tank cap,
or gasoline vapor will be emitted
through the air vent screw, creating a
fire hazard.

Do not smoke.
When or before refueling :

S top the engine, and do not start the
engine during refueling.

Do not smoke.

Be careful not to overfill fuel tank. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
When or before cleaning the gasoline tank :

Dismount fuel tank from the boat.

Place the fuel tank away from every
source of ignition, such as sparks or
open flames.

Do the work outdoors or in well venti-
lated area.

Wipe up any spilled gasoline immedi-
ately.
After cleaning gasoline tank :

Wipe up any spilled gasoline immedi-
ately.

If the fuel tank is disassembled for
cleaning, reassemble carefully. Imper-
fect assembly may cause a fuel leak,
possibly leading to fire or explosion.

Dispose of aged or contaminated gaso-
line in accordance with local regulations.
Use of low-quality gasoline results in a
short engine life as well as starting difficul-
ties and other engine problems.
We recommend use for Fuel stabilizer.
Use of unleaded gasoline
U s e a major brand of automotive unleaded
ga s oline with a minimum po s ted octane
rating of 91RON. Automotive ga s oline that
contain fuel injector cleaner are preferred
for added internal engine cleanline
ss .
Leaded ga s oline i s acceptable in area s
where unleaded ga s oline i s not available.
DAN G ER
1. Recommended gasoline types
CAUTION
PRE-OPERATIN G PREPARATION S