Filling Fuel Tank - Mercury 10 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Filling Fuel Tank

Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Use caution
when filling fuel tanks. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks.
Fill fuel tanks outdoors away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
Always stop engine before refilling tanks.
Do not completely fill the fuel tanks. Leave approximately 10% of the tank
volume unfilled. Fuel will expand in volume as its temperature rises and can
leak under pressure if the tank is completely filled.
FILLING FUEL TANKS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED
Slowly pour the correct amount of oil along with gasoline as the tank is being
filled.
FILLING PORTABLE FUEL TANKS
Remove the portable fuel tanks from the boat to refill them.
Pour the full amount of oil, along with one gallon of gasoline, into the fuel tank.
Mix thoroughly, then pour the remainder of gasoline into the tank.
PORTABLE FUEL TANK PLACEMENT IN THE BOAT
Place the fuel tank in the boat so the vent is higher than the fuel level under
normal boat operating conditions.
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