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OPERATION
FUEL PRIMING
If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
If your outboard motor will be used
on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE
chapter (p. 101) for
additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END (tank)
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive, and you can be burned
or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool
before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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