Welcraft 232 Coastal, Owner'S Manual

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Contaminated fuel may cause serious damage to
your engine. The filter must be checked for water
and other contamination frequently. The filter
elements must be changed at least once a season or
more frequently depending on the type of engine
and the quality of the fuel. Please refer to the
engine or fuel filter manufacturer’s instructions for
information on servicing and replacing the fuel filter
elements.
The age of gasoline can affect engine performance.
Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages that
can cause deposits and varnish in the fuel. Severely
degraded fuel can damage the engine and boat fuel
tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being
run enough to require at least one full tank of fresh
fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to
the gasoline to protect the fuel from degradation.
Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide
additional information on fuel degradation and fuel
stabilizers recommended for your engine.
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