Fuel Filling - TOHATSU M2.5A2 Owner's Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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Notes
It is recommended to pre-mix by using
separate fuel container. Attempting to
pre-mix in the integral fuel tank can
make the mixture uneven.
If integral fuel tank is used for mixing,
pour engine oil into the tank little by lit-
tle while putting gasoline into the tank.
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3. Fuel filling

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Do not fill the fuel tank over capacity. The
rise of gasoline temperature may cause gas-
oline to expand which, if overfilled, may leak
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WARNING
through air vent screw when it is open. Leak-
ing gasoline is a dangerous fire hazard.
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WARNING
Consult an authorized dealer for details on
handling gasoline, if necessary.
Gasoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
When carrying a fuel tank containing gaso-
line:
Close the fuel tank cap and air vent screw
of fuel tank cap, or gasoline vapor will be
emitted through the air vent screw, cre-
ating a fire hazard.
Do not smoke.
When or before refueling:
Be sure to remove the static electricity
charged in your body before refueling.
The sparks due to static electricity may
cause explosion of flammable gasoline.
Stop the engine, and do not start the
engine during refueling.
Do not smoke.
Be careful not to overfill fuel tank. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
When or before cleaning the gasoline tank:
Dismount fuel tank from the boat.
Place the fuel tank away from every
source of ignition, such as sparks or open
flames.
Do the work outdoors or in a well venti-
lated area.
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled.
After cleaning gasoline tank:
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled.
If the fuel tank is disassembled for clean-
ing, reassemble carefully. Imper fec t
assembly may cause a fuel leak, possibly
leading to fire or explosion.