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Section I
Page 3
180/190/200 Horizon
Owner’s Manual
08/01
Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explo-
sion resulting from leaking fuel. Inspect sys-
tems for leaks at least once a year.
To help guard against damage to the fuel sys-
tem, avoid the storage or handling of gear near
the fuel lines, fittings and tanks.
The warning label below is placed in areas that are large
enough to accommodate a six gallon portable fuel tank.
No ventilation is provided. Fuel vapors are a
fire and explosion hazard. To avoid injury or
death do not store fuel or flammable liquids
here.
I - 2 FUEL STANDARDS
Be cautious when using gasoline that contains alcohol.
Refer to the section on gasoline requirements in your
engine manual for additional information.
To conform to Federal Air Quality Standards, the
petroleum industry reduced the amount of tetra-
ethyl lead in gasoline. Alcohol is being blended
with gasoline to help restore the octane rating
lost when the lead was removed. While blend-
ing alcohol with gasoline increases the octane
level of the fuel, it can also create certain safety
and performance related problems for boaters.
A. Problems With Alcohol In Gasoline
Below is a list of problems which may be experienced
when using blended gasoline.
1. Premature deterioration of fuel system components
may occur. Alcohol will attack rubber fuel hoses,
fuel tanks, fuel filters, fuel pumps and rubber gas-
kets. This deterioration will lead to fuel system leak-
age.
It is very important to keep track of hours and fuel con-
sumption to obtain an average gallon per hour consump-
tion figure. Refer to the fuel log located at the back of
this manual. This will prevent any problems with run-
ning out of fuel on the water.
Dealers are equipped with some general figures on con-
sumption which can be used as a guide until specific
information on your boat is determined. Because of boat-
ing conditions, speed, weight and other factors common
to your situation, fuel consumption will vary between your
boat and consumption figures developed by Four Winns.
When the fuel gauge begins to register below the “full”
mark, the gauge readings will drop much faster until it
reads” empty”. When this occurs, the trim angle has
affected the sender reading. When the gauge registers
“empty”, the sender has bottomed out and there may be
3 to 4 gallons of fuel in the tank. See Figure I5.
Figure I5: Trim Angle Effect with Low Fuel
F. Fuel Filters
Fuel filters are installed on each engine. Filters should
be cleaned or changed frequently to assure an adequate
supply of fuel to the engine. Refer to the engine manual
for additional information. The engine manual is included
in the owner’s information packet.
NOTICE
Canister-type filters should be changed annu-
ally.
G. Use and Maintenance
DO NOT let the odor of gasoline go unchecked.
If the odor of gasoline is noted, DO NOT START
ENGINE. If engine is running, SHUT OFF EN-
GINE, ELECTRICAL AND HEAT GENERATING
EQUIPMENT. Investigate and correct the situa-
tion immediately! Have all passengers put on
personal flotation devices and keep fire extin-
guishers at hand until the situation is resolved.