Fuel Tank; Fuel Joint; Fuel Gauge; Fuel Tank Cap - PowerTec 40Hp Owner's Manual

Fuel tank

If your model was equipped with a por-
table fuel tank, its function is as follows.
WARNING
The fuel tank supplied with this engine
is its dedicated fuel reservoir and must
not be used as a fuel storage container.
Commercial users should conform to
relevant licensing or approval authority
regulations.

1. Fuel joint

2. Fuel gauge

3. Fuel tank cap

4. Air vent screw

Fuel joint
This joint is used to connect the fuel
line.
Fuel gauge
This gauge is located on either the fuel
tank cap or on the fuel joint base. It
shows the approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
Fuel tank cap
This cap seals the fuel tank. When
removed,the tank can be filled with fuel.
To remove the cap, turn it counterclock-
wise.
General Information
Air vent screw
This screw is on the fuel tank cap. To
loosen the screw, turn it counterclock-
wise.

Remote control

The remote control lever actuates both
the shifter and the throttle. The electri-
cal switches are mounted on the remote
control box.
1. Power trim and tilt switch

2. Remote control lever

3. Neutral interlock trigger

4. Neutral throttle lever

5. Main switch / choke switch
6. Engine stop lanyard switch
7. Throttle friction adjuster
Remote control lever
Moving the lever forward from the neu-
tral position engages forward gear. Pull-
ing the lever back from neutral engages
reverse. The engine will continue to run
at idle until the lever is moved about
35° (a detent can be felt).
Moving the lever farther opens the
throttle, and the engine will begin to
accelerate.
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