Fuel Hose Connections - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual

Fuel Hose Connections

1) If the fuel hose is disconnected for any rea-
son, seal the hose and fitting to prevent
spillage. or contamination.
2) Connect the fuel hose to the 3/8 in. (9 mm)
fuel fitting. Fasten hose securely with the
18.5 mm clamp from owner's kit.
Fueling Procedure
WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Follow these instruc-
tions to ensure safety when handing
fuel:
• Always work in a well ventilated area.
• Always turn off the engine before fuel-
ing.
• Never permit anyone other than an
adult to refill the fuel tank.
• Do not smoke, or allow open flames, or
sparks or use electrical devices such as
cellular phones in the vicinity of a fuel
leak or while fueling.
• When fueling, keep boat level.
• Remove portable fuel tanks from the
boat before fueling.
• Fuel tank may be pressurized, turn cap
slowly when opening.
• Do not overfill or top off the fuel tank
and leave boat in the sun. As tempera-
ture increases, fuel expands and might
overflow.
• To prevent fuel back-flow, fill the fuel
tank slowly so air can escape from tank.
• Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Dispose of fuel contaminated towels in an
environmentally responsible manner, or ac-
cording to local regulations.
2–S
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TROKE
Do NOT add 2–stroke engine oil to the fuel.
On a Trailer
1) Make sure the boat is level.
2) Slowly turn the fuel tank cap counterclock-
wise to remove it.
3) Insert the gas pump nozzle into the filler
neck of the fuel tank and fill the fuel tank.
4) Stop filling immediately when the automat-
ic shut-off feature of the gas pump handle
activates.
5) Wait a moment before removing the gas
pump nozzle from the filler neck. Do not re-
tract the gas pump nozzle from the filler
neck to top off the fuel tank.
6) Install the fuel tank cap and turn clockwise
to fully tighten it.
In the Water
1) Turn off engine.
2) Tie boat securely to the fueling pier.
3) Do not allow anyone to remain in or on the
boat.
4) Have a fire extinguisher close at hand.
5) Slowly turn the fuel tank cap counterclock-
wise to remove it.
6) insert the gas pump nozzle into the filler
neck of the fuel tank and fill the fuel tank.
7) Stop filling immediately when the automat-
ic shut-off feature of the gas pump handle
activates.
8) Wait a moment before removing the gas
pump nozzle from the filler neck. Do not re-
tract the gas pump nozzle from the filler
neck to top off the fuel tank.
Install fuel tank cap and turn clockwise to fully
tighten it.
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