Operation
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6.
Check the fitting of the top cowling by
pushing it with both hands.
NOTICE:
If
the top cowling is not installed cor-
rectly, water spray under the top cowl-
ing can damage the engine, or the top
cowling can blow off at high speeds.
[ECM01991]
EMU43591
Filling fuel
WARNING
EWM01950
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable stand.
WARNING
EWM01830
●
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Always refuel ac-
cording to this procedure to reduce the
risk of fire and explosion.
●
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gas-
oline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
Before refueling, check the following points:
●
Securely moor the boat in a well-ventilated
area and stop the engine. If the boat is trail-
ered, make sure that it is stable.
●
Do not smoke and keep away from sparks,
flames, static electric discharge, or other
sources of ignition.
●
If you use a portable container to store and
dispense fuel, only use a locally approved
GASOLINE container.
●
To prevent electrostatic sparks, discharge
any built-up static electricity from your body
before refueling.
Filling fuel for built-in fuel tank
1.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
2.
Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill it.
WARNING! Do not overfill. Otherwise
fuel can expand and overflow if the
temperature increases.
[EWM02610]
1. Cowling lock lever
ZMU06738
1
ZMU06739
1. Fuel tank cap
ZMU06875
1
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