Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks - Mercury 9.9 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks

Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Follow the
transporting instructions supplied with the portable fuel tank. Transport the
fuel tank in a well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks.
MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
Close the fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of
fuel or vapors from tank.
AUTO-VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
1. Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank. This will close the air vent and
prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
2. Install tether cap over the fuel line connector stem. This will protect the
connector stem from being accidentally pushed‑in, allowing fuel or vapor
to escape.
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